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Overall B+
Matriculation B+
Academics B
Extracurriculars A
Geo & Community B-
Reviews B+
Kents Hill School was established in 1824. It is a small co-educational private boarding school for students in grades 9-12. The school is located in Maine, a 2.5-hour drive north of Boston. Kents Hill School is known for its small classes, with a low teacher-student ratio (6:1). Students come from more than 20 US states and nearly 20 countries. The school offers a wealth of courses, including the new 4-D Curriculum designed in a partnership with a Harvard University researcher; its strengths are math and science, English and history, and ESL. Athletics are strong and the facilities are the best in Northern New England. College Counseling for top universities is a focus. The school provides a friendly, caring and encouraging learning environment for students from all over the world. The AP course of mathematics and science in this school won the Siemens Award for excellence in AP testing. It is one of only 12 schools in the United States to receive this award and the only school in Maine to receive this honor. In addition, the school has excellent physical education courses. The school has a good atmosphere, and every teacher, student, and faculty member is very caring and friendly. There is a smile on every student's face, whether in the classroom, restaurant, or stadium, the school strives to make students feel at home.
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School Stats

Average
Current school
Tuition
$74,800
Enrollment
217
International Students
28%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
46%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:10
Endowment
$30 million
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Class Size
10
Boarding %
80

Matriculation


College Matriculation

(2026)
Ranking University/College Students
#2 Columbia University 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 1
#23 University of Michigan 1
#28 University of California: Santa Barbara 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#42 Boston University 1
#49 Northeastern University 3
#68 Southern Methodist University 1

Academics

AP Scores

(2025)
Number of students who took AP tests
108
Number of tests taken
224
58%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

AP Courses

(19)
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Mechanics
Calculus AB
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
Precalculus
Statistics
European History
Psychology
United States Government and Politics
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
Studio Art: Drawing
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Sports

(13)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and Field
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(24)
Proctors
Student Council
First Robotics
Huskies Unleashed
The GROUP (Diversity
Equity
Proctors
Student Council
First Robotics
Huskies Unleashed
The GROUP (Diversity
Equity
and Belonging)
Model United Nations and Debate
The SLOTH (Social Listening On The Hill) Online Radio Station
Green Team
Yearbook
"Juxtapose" Literary Magazine
SPECTRUM (LGBTQ+)
The Collective (Female-Identifying Students)
Peer Tutors
Admissions Tour Guides
Honor Board
Female Fitness Club
National Honor Society
Wood-Fired Community Oven Club
Cum Laude Society
School of Rock Club (Music)
Food Committee
HOWL (Huskies On the Web Live)
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Arts

(17)
Chamber Ensemble
Guitar
Instrumental Ensemble
Musical Theatre
Public Speaking
Singing
Chamber Ensemble
Guitar
Instrumental Ensemble
Musical Theatre
Public Speaking
Singing
Speech
Ceramics
Drawing
Fashion Design
Film Studies
Jewelry Design
Painting
Photography
Woodworking
2D Art
3D Art
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1824
Campus Size: 400 acres
Boarding Rate: 80%
Acceptance Rate: 43%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Interview: On Campus, International Admission Visits
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 7435
SSAT: 4354
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Frequently Ask Questions about Kents Hill School

Tell me a bit about Kents Hill School.
Kents Hill School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Maine, US. It was founded 1824 , and currently has about 217 students, 28.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.kentshill.org.
Does Kents Hill School have rigorous academic requirements?
Kents Hill School is offering 19 AP courses.

Kents Hill School also have 46% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Kents Hill School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6.41% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 2.56% go to top 25, and about 0.64% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Kents Hill School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Kents Hill School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Kents Hill School?
The total fee for Kents Hill School in 2024 is $74,800 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at hello@kentshill.org .
Where is Kents Hill School located?
Kents Hill School is located in the State of Maine of USA.
How popular is Kents Hill School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Kents Hill School is among the most popular schools, within top 212 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Kents Hill School has been favorited by 102 users.
How do I complete an application for Kents Hill School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Kents Hill School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Kents Hill School’s official site: http://www.kentshill.org or call them at 207-685-1606.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Kents Hill School?
Yes, here are few: Hebron Academy, Hyde School and Lincoln Academy.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Kents Hill School?
The overall rating for Kents Hill School is B+.

The section ratings of Kents Hill School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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