Marvelwood School vs. Cheshire Academy
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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
Marvelwood School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Student Attention
Cheshire Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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School History
Overview
Marvelwood School offers a transformative experience for high school students, where they can thrive in a supportive, small school environment.
Situated atop a mountain, Marvelwood is a nurturing community where students are encouraged to be themselves and explore their passions without limitations.
Marvelwood fosters inclusivity, kindness, and resilience, allowing students to grow into confident, compassionate individuals who are prepared for lifelong success.
With a personalized approach to learning, the faculty ensures that each student's unique strengths and interests are recognized and nurtured.
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. 绿帽社 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 绿帽社 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.
With 343 students from 14 states and 27 countries, CA takes a flexible and tailored approach, allowing students to combine a variety of academic and extracurricular offerings optimal to their individual needs, strengths, and interests.
CA offers personalized learning opportunities like the Roxbury Academic Support Program, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program and Art Major Program.
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
15%
27%
% Students 绿帽社
85%
52%
Average SAT Score
1204
1200
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)
n/a
1070 - 1390
Average ACT score
27
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
7
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
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
$10 million
$16 million
Tuition (绿帽社 Students)
$66,200
$57,250
Tuition (Day Students)
$41,400
$29,850
Tuition (international students)
n/a
$67,250
Tuition (5 Day 绿帽社)
n/a
$55,250
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$33,000
$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
Steve Malinowski
Rebecca Brooks
List of Courses Offered
n/a
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
20
45
Sport
Total Sports Offered
21
15
Sports
Alpine SkiingBasketball
ClimbingCross Country
Cross Country RunningEquestrian
GolfKayaking
LacrosseMountain Biking
MountaineeringNordic Skiing
RidingRock Climbing
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Wrestling
Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
Cross Country RunningFencing
FootballGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
15
39
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Audio EngineeringCreative Science
Debating and Public SpeakingStudent government
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Advanced DanceDrafting and Design
FilmJazz Band Ensemble
Jazz ComboPhotography
Private music lessonsThe Marvelwood Players
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rock climbingSkiing
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Admission AmbassadorsAstronomy Club
Black Girl CoalitionBlack Student Union
Candy ClubCeramics Club
Chess ClubCommunity Service Club
Debate ClubEco-Leaders
Future Business Leaders of AmericaGarden Club
Gender Sexuality AllianceIch Dien Society
Kindness ClubMagic: The Gathering Club
Manga/AnimeMath Club
Model United NationsNational Honor Society
New England Math LeaguePeer Counselors
Photography ClubPrefects
Robotics ClubScience Olympiad
Spirit SquadStudent Activities Committee (SAC)
Student Equity TeamThe Coleman Group
The TransformersYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz EnsembleRock Band
String Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fencing - recreationalGolf - recreational
Strength and ConditioningTennis - recreational