School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
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Matriculation
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Academics
B
Extracurriculars
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Geo & Community
A-
Reviews
B-
Putnum 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. Putnam Science Academy is run by a charitable non profit organization called Wellspring Foundation.Wellspring Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to high quality in education.It was established in West Haven, Connecticut in 2000.Wellspring Foundation promotes science, mathematics, and educational technology in school environments.Founders of Wellspring Foundation are educators from distinguished universities such as the University of Connecticut and Quinnipiac University.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$68,750
Enrollment
127
International Students
25%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
60%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1190
Class Size
14
Boarding %
90
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2023-2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + |
| #9 | California Institute of Technology | 1 + |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 1 + |
| #14 | Brown University | 1 + |
| #17 | Rice University | 1 + |
| #21 | Emory University | 1 + |
| #22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 + |
| #23 | Georgetown University | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics B
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics B
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science AB
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Statistics
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European History
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Human Geography
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Language and Composition
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Animal Rescue
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Ping Pong
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Robotics
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Singing
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Movie
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Piano
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Chess
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Guitar
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Math
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Yoga
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Arts
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Modeling
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Ceramics
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Putnam Science Academy CT
Tell me a bit about Putnam Science Academy CT.
Putnam Science Academy CT is Co-ed private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1928 , and currently has about 127 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.putnamscience.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.putnamscience.org.
Does Putnam Science Academy CT have rigorous academic requirements?
Putnam Science Academy CT is offering 18 AP courses.
Putnam Science Academy CT also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Putnam Science Academy CT also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Putnam Science Academy CT students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023-2024, some students attended Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, California Institute of Technology, Dartmouth College and Brown University.
What is the application requirement for Putnam Science Academy CT?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Putnam Science Academy CT’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Putnam Science Academy CT?
The total fee for Putnam Science Academy CT in 2024 is
$68,750 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 admissions@putnamscience.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@putnamscience.org .
Where is Putnam Science Academy CT located?
Putnam Science Academy CT is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is Putnam Science Academy CT on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Putnam Science Academy CT is within top 900 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Putnam Science Academy CT has been favorited by 5 users.
Also Putnam Science Academy CT has been favorited by 5 users.
How do I complete an application for Putnam Science Academy CT?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Putnam Science Academy CT. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Putnam Science Academy CT’s official site: http://www.putnamscience.org or call them at 860-928-5010.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Putnam Science Academy CT’s official site: http://www.putnamscience.org or call them at 860-928-5010.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Putnam Science Academy CT?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Putnam Science Academy CT?
The overall rating for Putnam Science Academy CT is B-.
The section ratings of Putnam Science Academy CT are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Putnam Science Academy CT are:
B- for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
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Population (2022)
609,023
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Logan International Airport
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