Marvelwood School vs. Cheshire Academy
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Marvelwood School
476 Skiff Mountain Road
Kent, CT 06757, United States of America
Kent, CT 06757, United States of America
Top Rankings
Marvelwood School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Student Attention
Student Attention
Student Test Scores
Student Test Scores
Cheshire Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Offering Breadth
School History
Overview
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.
Founded in 1794, Cheshire Academy is a coed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12 plus Postgraduate (PG).
At Cheshire Academy, starting with the 2022-2023 academic year, day tuition is reduced by nearly a third to be better aligned with the income levels of more families within the region. Boarding tuition is reduced by 10%
In addition to traditional 7-day boarding, Cheshire Academy offers students a 5-day boarding option, allowing them to be at home for weekend commitments such as athletics, arts, family, and community onbligations.
Ranked in the Top 10% "Best College Prep Private Schools in America" and Top Third "Best Boarding Schools in America" (Niche 2023)
The historic 104-acre campus is nestled in the bucolic but central town of Cheshire, Conn., just two hours drive from both Boston and New York City.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12, PG
9-12, PG
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1956
1794
Campus Size
83 acres
104 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
120
343
% Students of Color
29%
34%
% International Students
20%
27%
% Students Boarding
80%
52%
Average SAT Score
1480
1200
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
1070 - 1390
Average ACT score
32
25
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
Yes
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
weekly
Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
8
10
Student : Teacher ratio
4:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
45
Number of IB Courses Offered
n/a
36
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
60%
73%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$9 million
$16 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$66,200
$57,250
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$29,850
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$67,250
Tuition (5 Day Boarding)
n/a
$55,250
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$28,500
$23,971
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
No
SSAT Required
No
No
Acceptance Rate
80%
45%
Director of Admissions
Sunan Jones
Rebecca Brooks
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
45
Sport
Total Sports Offered
19
15
Sports
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
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Fencing, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
39
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
Admission Ambassadors, Astronomy Club, Black Girl Coalition, Black Student Union, Candy Club, Ceramics Club, Chess Club, Community Service Club, Debate Club, Eco-Leaders, Fencing - recreational, Future Business Leaders of America, Garden Club, Gender Sexuality Alliance, Golf - recreational, Ich Dien Society, Jazz Ensemble, Kindness Club, Magic: The Gathering Club, Manga/Anime, Math Club, Model United Nations, National Honor Society, New England Math League, Peer Counselors, Photography Club, Prefects, Robotics Club, Rock Band, Science Olympiad, Spirit Squad, Strength and Conditioning, String Ensemble, Student Activities Committee (SAC), Student Equity Team, Tennis - recreational, The Coleman Group, The Transformers, Yearbook