Putnam Science Academy vs. Pomfret School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Pomfret School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:
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School History
Overview
Putnam Science Academy is a private boy boarding school offering a comprehensive college preparatory program focusing on science, mathematics, and technology.
PSA is a small structured school delivering a rigorous, innovative educational program.
The first school year (2003-2004) the institution began with grades 9, 10, and 11 with an enrollment of about 54 students.
PSA will expand one grade per year to ultimately include up to grade 12, with a projected total enrollment of 200 students.
As the school grows, the size of the faculty will increase to maintain a student-teacher ratio of 16:1, ensuring personal attention for all students.
Founded in 1894, Pomfret School is an independent coeducational college preparatory boarding and day school for 350 students in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduates.
Set on a stunning 500-acre campus in Northeastern Connecticut and brought to life by an exceptional faculty, Pomfret offers a rich and rewarding experience for students from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Through a rigorous and engaging education, a commitment to service beyond self, and numerous opportunities for personal growth in academic, athletic, artistic, and residential settings, students emerge as ethical and active citizens of the world.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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1894
Students Body
Total Students
120 students
368 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
49%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
8
60
Grade 10 Students
20
100
Grade 11 Students
29
101
Grade 12 Students
35
107
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
58 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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82%
Average Class Size
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11
Number of AP Classes
5
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:6
Average SAT score
1190
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 15
Tuition Cost
$28,900
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Tuition Notes
Boarding students;$28900
Day Students; $11700
Tuition for Boarding Students: $72,200
Tuition for Day Students: $46,600
% on Financial Aid
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33%
Admissions Director
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Susan A. Mantilla-Goin
Admissions Associate
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Peter Anderson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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18
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