The Storm King School
Cornwall-on-Hudson
New York
United States
Overview
Founded in 1867, The Storm King School celebrates a 150 years of helping students translate potential into success as they prepare for college and meaningful lives. Located at the peak of Storm King Mountain in the Hudson River Valley, The Storm King School's 60 acre campus is just about an hour north of New York City. As an independent co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 8-12 and PG, we represent 26 countries this year! We are proud to be one of the few schools in the country that has a 5:1 student/faculty ratio with an average class size of 10 students. With this great ratio, we focus on providing an individualized educational environment that is both supportive and challenging to each student. The SKS education is highly experiential and often happens outside of classroom walls. Our teachers often utilize our surrounding resources of New York City, The Storm King Arts Center, or the 3,800 acre Black Rock Forest across the street to name a few. Our diverse college preparatory curriculum (including 11 AP courses; at least 1 in every subject area) stimulates our students and immerses them in a highly engaging education. Personal growth is also provided through championship & no-cut athletics, superb performing, visual and fine arts, a wide variety of extra-curricular and weekend activities, and community living that is "one big family." At SKS, we attribute our success and 100% college acceptance rate to small classes, individualized attention and a nurturing learning environment. The Storm King School campus has three academic classroom buildings (including a study center with smart boards in each classroom), theatre (230-seat capacity), observatory (with Newtonian telescope), arts center (including a state-of-the-art digital design lab and 3D printer), dance studio, ceramics studio, gymnasium with a wrestling room, cardio fitness center & weight room, fencing studio, two athletic fields, two rock climbing walls, five dormitories, dining hall (with extensive home-cooked menu options and a view that overlooks the Hudson River/Shawangunk Ridge/Catskill Mountain Ranges) and much more!
Academics
Department Director Timothy Lance
Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Average Class Size: 10
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 37
Number of AP Courses Offered: 12
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75.0%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Writing Center
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- Classical History
- Honors
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- Spanish
- American Sign Language
Humanities / Social Sciences
- E
Sciences
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth Science
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Health
- Microbiology
- Physical Science
- Physics
Math
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Functions
- Geometry
- Probability
- Statistics
- Trigonometry
Computer Studies
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Electronic Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music Appreciation
- Music Theory
- Opera
- Orchestra
- Principles of Arranging
- Recording
- Soflege/Ear Training
- Songwriting
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Architecture
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Screen-Printing
- Screenwriting
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Television Production
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Weaving
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Independent Study
- Leadership
- Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs
- The Mountain Center A School Within A School Serves Students With Documented Learning Differences Who Have College Potential.
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 6
Average Students Per Dorm: 26
Number of Girls Dorms: 2
Number of Boys Dorms: 4
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
HD Televisions; Fireplace; Refrigerator; Microwave; Free Laundry; Pool Table; Ping Pong; Foosball; Bouldering Wall
Student Life
For 150 years, The Storm King School has been a thriving community of scholars, athletes, and artists. Our core values of truth, respect, and responsibility bring out the very best in each of our students, both in and out of the classroom. The Storm King School is a true boarding school - about 70 percent of our students live on campus. The residential experience at Storm King educates the whole student, both in and out of the classroom. The residence experience builds a strong community through evening and weekend activities, such as community service opportunities, arts and cultural trips, hiking and rock climbing at many others. The student activities committee keeps dorm life active with pizza study breaks, dances, concerts, and much more. Living on campus helps our students to get to know their teachers better because most faculty members also live there. In fact, up to 20 faculty members are active in each dorm as advisers, residents, coaches - and there’s at least one faculty apartment on each floor of every dormitory. Our focus at SKS is on individual development. Our programs are designed to facilitate that development. We believe that students learn best in a supportive and safe environment, and we challenge our students every day to continue to improve. Please take a look at the exciting descriptions of the activities and opportunities available to SKS students and feel free to contact us with any questions. See you on the mountain!
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
- Weight Lifting Room
- Cardio Room
- Dance Studio
- Theatre Arts Center
- Computer Lab
- Fencing Studio
- Student Center
- Movie Lounge
- Ping Pong Table
- Foosball Table
- Billiards Table
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Music Practice Rooms
- Gazebo/Patio Area
- Tennis Courts
- Golf Course
- 4000 Acre Black Rock Forest
Clubs & Organizations
- Amnesty International
- Animal Rights Club
- Asian Club
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Fencing Club
- Food Council
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Gardening Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- Honor Council
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Mock Trial
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Pep Club
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Sailing Club
- Science Bowl
- Science Fiction Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Woodworking Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
- Radio Station
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: John Carruthers
Athletics Department Director: Nicole Cevantes
Notable Achievements: 26 Championships since 2013 2 NEPSAC Championship Consecutive Sportsmanship Awards Students attend top art schools (RISD FIT SVA )
Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Architecture
- Art History
- Ballet
- Ceramics
- Choreography
- Dance
- Debate
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Screen-Printing
- Screenwriting
- Sculpture
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Television Production
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Weaving
- 3-D Art
- Modern Dance
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Fencing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Lacrosse
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Camping
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Freestyle Skiing
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking
- Kickball
- Lacrosse
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Education
- Paddle Tennis
- Power Lifting
- Rock Climbing
- Skateboarding
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- Ice Skating
Graduates
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100.0%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
Notable Alumni
Walter Reade
Class of 1935
Movie Theatre Magnate
William Close
Class of 1988
The MASS Ensemble A New Design in Music
Sammy Mejia
Class of 2003
NBA Basketball Player
Cara Castronuova
Class of 1998
Boxer two-time Golden Gloves winner trainer on the NBC’s “The Biggest Loser”
Wally Pfister
Class of 1979
Academy Award winning cinematographer director
Jeffrey Hall
Class of 1974
Mountaineer who reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 14 1995
Richard Wormser
Class of 1951
Nationally acclaimed film and television series writer producer and director. Winner of: Peabody Award for Excellence in Television Programming The International Documentary Association Best Series Award Cine Gold Eagle Award and Chris Award. Three n
Anthony Gair Esq.
Class of
New York City Attorney
Jack Hemingway
Class of 1941
Writer conservationist son of Ernest Hemingway
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 134
Total Day: 55
Total Enrollment: 189
Boys: 95
Girls: 94
Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12
Day Grades Offered: 8-12
School Type: Middle, High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Uniform
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $59,900
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $31,500
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 35.0%
Average Awarded: $20,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $2,500,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Marek Pramuka
Admissions Phone: 845 534 9860
Fax: 845 534 4128
Email: admissions@sks.org
Website: www.sks.org
Nearby Schools
- - 24mi / 39 km
- Trinity-Pawling School - 24mi / 39 km
- Hackley School - 26mi / 42 km
- The Masters School - 29mi / 47 km
- Canterbury School - 33mi / 53 km
- Kent School (CT) - 35mi / 56 km
School Events
Storm King Open House:
Friday Jan 29 2021 - Saturday Jan 30 2021
12:45:00am - 01:00:00am
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Storm King Open House:
Friday Jan 29 2021 - Saturday Jan 30 2021
12:45:00am - 01:00:00am
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Storm King Open House:
Friday Jan 29 2021 - Saturday Jan 30 2021
12:45:00am - 01:00:00am
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