Maine Central Institute vs. The Hill School
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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.
Simply put The Hill School is a close-knit community of boarding and day students and faculty from around the world who live and learn together.
We treat each other as family and form lifelong friendships.
You`ll find the perfect balance of being challenged, feeling supported, and discovering your independence.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
ADD/ADHD Support
No
No
Supports Learning Differences (LD)
No
No
Year Founded
1866
1851
Campus Size
23 acres
200 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
300
540
% Students of Color
5%
37%
% International Students
13%
22%
% Students Boarding
18%
78%
Average SAT Score
1264
1340
Average ACT score
n/a
26
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Formal
Average Class Size
15
11
Student : Teacher ratio
9:1
7:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
18
27
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
65%
71%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
No
Finances
Endowment Size
n/a
$153 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$45,000
$72,390
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$49,350
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
$25,000
n/a
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$10,000
$50,500
Merit Scholarships Offered
$1
n/a
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
No
Yes
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a
84
Acceptance Rate
n/a
25%
Director of Admissions
Andrius Ksikvas
Tom Eccleston
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
18
27
Sport
Total Sports Offered
17
24
Sports
Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling
Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Polo, Winter Track, Wrestling
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
57
11
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
A Capella, Chamber Choir, Chorus, Honor Council, Student Government Association, Student Prefects, The Dial (yearbook), The Hill News (newspaper), The Record (literary journal), Theatre, Theatre Tech