Kents Hill School vs. Erskine Academy
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kents Hill School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
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Erskine Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:
Overview
Founded in 1824, Kents Hill School is one of the oldest co-educational independent schools in the United States. As we embark on our third century, we are anchored in the pioneering spirit, reputation for innovation, and core values that are woven in our DNA, while at the same time looking boldly ahead.
Since 1824, Kents Hill has been dedicated to providing transformative experiences rooted in the power of community, character, and core values.
Located on a beautiful 400-acre campus in picturesque Maine, Kents Hill School is an intentionally small boarding and day school serving grades 9-12 and Post-Graduate attracting 240 students from 25 states and 20 countries.
Through a broad curriculum of academics, arts, athletics, and leadership development, our students make our school - and the world - a better place.
Our college preparatory program focuses on the individual and supporting young people in reaching their fullest potential. Illustrative of this commitment is our robust Academic Support Program, where teachers trained in academic coaching deliver personal, empathetic, and innovative learning experiences.
At Kents Hill, a student's success is not measured solely by test scores or college acceptances, but by the relationships that they build and the opportunities that they have to experience, develop, and live by a set of core values.
Erskine Academy is an independent secondary school dedicated to providing all students a high quality education. Through an extensive academic program, rich and meaningful experiences, and a caring school community, the Academy develops a firm foundation in scholarship, leadership, stewardship and relationships. CORE VALUES Scholarship - A rigorous and relevant program of studies, with high standards for teaching and learning, provides students with knowledge and skills for success in high school and beyond.
Leadership -Through positive and active engagement in school life, students learn more about themselves, discover their gifts and talents, and mentor and motivate others to strive for excellence and put forth their best effort.
Stewardship -Through a culture of awareness and sense of responsibility, individuals are encouraged to enhance and preserve their communities-school, local, and global.
Relationships-Through mutual respect and care, the Erskine Academy community fosters a school environment that is centered on kindness, civility, and safety and that accepts and values its members for their unique characteristics and individuality.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
n/a
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Executive Function, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Processing, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and more.
n/a
Year Founded
1824
1883
Students Body
Total Students
209 students
561 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
28
139
Grade 10 Students
47
129
Grade 11 Students
68
143
Grade 12 Students
60
150
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
42 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
60%
Average Class Size
10
13
Number of AP Classes
12
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:13
Average SAT score
n/a
1008
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Casual
(Students are to be decently, modestly, and appropriately dressed, with the primary responsibility for student appearance to be with the parents and the student. The school will exclude dress that is destructive or interferes with the educational process. )
(Students are to be decently, modestly, and appropriately dressed, with the primary responsibility for student appearance to be with the parents and the student. The school will exclude dress that is destructive or interferes with the educational process. )
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$66,675
$13,000
Tuition Notes
Day Student $35,275
Maine Resident Boarding Student $50,675
Tuition is set by the State of Maine and is calculated in December of each year.
% on Financial Aid
60%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
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Acceptance Rate
43%
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Admissions Director
Alison Lincoln-Rich
John Clark
Admissions Associate
Rebecca Reynolds
Jamie Soule
Sports
Total Sports Offered
18
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
35
13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Amnesty International, Art Curation, Community Outreach, Community Oven (Wood Fired Cooking), Cum Laude, Dance, Documentary Society, Drama/Music Club, Esports Club, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America, Female Fitness, Film Making, Go Global Club, Green Team, Honor Board, Knitting/Crocheting, Language Lab, Literary Magazine, Math Team, National Honor Society, On the Hill Newspaper/Blog, Peer Counselors, Proctors, RC Cars, School of Rock (Music), SPECTRUM (LGBTQ+), Student Ambassadors, Student Council, Student Newspaper, The Collective (Female-identifying Students), The S.L.O.T.H. Online Radio Station, The Weekenders, Tour Guides, Writing Center, Yearbook
EA Leadership Team, Future Business Leaders of America Club, Gay/Straight/Transgender Alliance, HOPE (Helping Other Persevere at Erskine) Club, Leo Club, Math Team, Prom Committee, Speech and Debate Team, Student Council, TGIF (Teens Growing in Faith) Club, Theatre Club, Yearbook Club, Youth in Government