Maine Central Institute vs. Marvelwood School
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School Overview
School
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Marvelwood School
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757, United States of America
Kent, CT 06757, United States of America
Top Rankings
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Marvelwood School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Overview
Maine Central Institute is an independent college preparatory day and boarding school founded in 1866.
MCI pledges to provide a rigorous, comprehensive educational program to a multicultural student body with a wide range of abilities and interests.
In a safe and caring atmosphere, students will acquire knowledge, self-esteem, social responsibility, and the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for global citizenship and lifelong learning. In a safe and caring atmosphere, students will acquire knowledge, self-esteem, social responsibility, and the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for global citizenship and lifelong learning.
At Marvelwood, we celebrate each student`s individuality. Our customized approach to learning is responsive to student interests and attuned to their strengths.
We are a welcoming community, intentionally sized to facilitate close connections and an atmosphere of personal warmth.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1866
1956
Campus Size
23 acres
83 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
300
120
% Students of Color
5%
29%
% International Students
13%
20%
% Students Boarding
18%
80%
Average SAT Score
1264
1480
Average ACT score
n/a
32
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
Yes
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
15
8
Student : Teacher ratio
9:1
4:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
18
20
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
60%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
n/a
$9 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$45,000
$66,200
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$25,000
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$28,500
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
n/a
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
n/a
80%
Director of Admissions
Andrius Ksikvas
Sunan Jones
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
18
20
Sport
Total Sports Offered
17
19
Sports
Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling
Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Riding, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
57
15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
3D Design, Aomori Travelers, Art and Design Fundamentals, Art Club, Aviation Club, Ballet, Ballroom Dance, Captains Club, Ceramics, CGA Drill Team, Chess Club, Coding Club, Competitive Gaming Club, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Contemporary A Capella, Creative Writing Club, Digital Music Production, Drama, Drama Club, Esports, Fantasy Sports Club, Festival Theatre Ensemble, Fleet Volunteer Garden, Futsol Intramural, Gay/Straight Alliance, Generational Connections Club, Guitar, Instrumental Jazz Ensemble, Intro to Costume, Introduction to Theatre, Kindness Krew, Longboard Club, Masardis, Math Team, MCI Youth in Government, National Honor Society, Painting, Piano, Politically Incorrect Debate Club, Public Speaking Club, Quidditch Club, Robotics Team, Sculpture, Ski Club, Social Theater, Speech & Debate Club, Stage & TV Make-up, Stamp Club, Student Ambassador Organization, Studio Foundations I & II, Technical Theatre-Stagecraft, Theatre Arts, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Volleyball Club, Yearbook
Advanced Dance, Audio Engineering, Creative Science, Debating and Public Speaking, Drafting and Design, Film, Jazz Band Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Photography, Private music lessons, Rock climbing, Skiing, Student government, The Marvelwood Players, Yearbook