School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation
A-
Academics
B-
Extracurriculars
B-
Geo & Community
A-
Reviews
B-
The Woodhall School provides an individualized educational experience for young men of at least above average intellectual ability who have had difficulties in traditional school environments. Our educational goal is to discover where each student is, meet him there, and take him beyond by recognizing and addressing his particular needs. The school offers an integrated college-preparatory curriculum with small classes, a communications program to develop skills of self-expression with accountability, athletics, community service, clubs and recreational activities.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$92,000
Enrollment
45
International Students
2%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
87%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:3
Endowment
$2 million
AP
11
Class Size
3
Boarding %
100
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2024-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #28 | New York University | 1 + |
| #49 | Lehigh University | 1 + |
| #63 | University of Connecticut | 1 + |
| #63 | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | 1 + |
| #79 | American University | 1 + |
| #83 | Stevens Institute of Technology | 1 + |
| LAC #17 | Wesleyan University | 1 + |
| #93 | University of Denver | 1 + |
| #117 | Rochester Institute of Technology | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
(11)|
Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Calculus AB
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Sports
(5)|
Basketball
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Cross Country
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Art
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Chess Club
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Investment and Philanthropy
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Student Leadership Club
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Music Club
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Literary Magazine Club
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Art
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Chess Club
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Investment and Philanthropy
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Music Club
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Sons of Thoreau Club
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Arts
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Drama
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Theater
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Theater Design
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Lighting Design
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Music
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2D Studio Art
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Drama
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Theater
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Theater Design
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Lighting Design
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Basic Info
Application Info
Review(s)
5.0
Overall Rating
Overall Rating
Anonymous User (Student)
01/13/2026
5 / 5
Academics: The cornerstone is the Woodhall Method, emphasizing small, discussion-based classes. It focuses on self-reflection and accountability rather than just rote memorization. Teachers act as mentors, helping students bridge the gap between their potential and performance.
Arts & Athletics: While smaller than elite prep schools, Woodhall offers meaningful engagement. Athletics focus on sportsmanship and participation (soccer, cross country, etc.), while the arts provide a vital creative outlet for self-expression, which is central to their therapeutic philosophy.
Social Life: The community is intimate and brotherhood-oriented. The Communications Program is the "secret sauce"—it's a formal process where students and faculty discuss interpersonal conflicts, fostering emotional intelligence.
Arts & Athletics: While smaller than elite prep schools, Woodhall offers meaningful engagement. Athletics focus on sportsmanship and participation (soccer, cross country, etc.), while the arts provide a vital creative outlet for self-expression, which is central to their therapeutic philosophy.
Social Life: The community is intimate and brotherhood-oriented. The Communications Program is the "secret sauce"—it's a formal process where students and faculty discuss interpersonal conflicts, fostering emotional intelligence.
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Woodhall School
Tell me a bit about The Woodhall School.
The Woodhall School is All-boys private boarding school located in Connecticut, US. It was founded 1983 , and currently has about 45 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.woodhallschool.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.woodhallschool.org.
Does The Woodhall School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Woodhall School is offering 11 AP courses.
The Woodhall School also have 87% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
The Woodhall School also have 87% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Woodhall School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6.25% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Woodhall School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Woodhall 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 The Woodhall School?
The total fee for The Woodhall School in 2024 is
$92,000 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 woodhallschool@woodhallschool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at woodhallschool@woodhallschool.org .
Where is The Woodhall School located?
The Woodhall School is located in the State of Connecticut of USA.
How popular is The Woodhall School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Woodhall School is within top 900 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Woodhall School has been favorited by 5 users.
Also The Woodhall School has been favorited by 5 users.
How do I complete an application for The Woodhall School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Woodhall School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Woodhall School’s official site: http://www.woodhallschool.org or call them at 203-266-7788.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Woodhall School’s official site: http://www.woodhallschool.org or call them at 203-266-7788.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Woodhall School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Woodhall School?
The overall rating for The Woodhall School is B-.
The section ratings of The Woodhall School are:
A- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Woodhall School are:
A- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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