Suffield Academy campus in Suffield, CT

Suffield Academy

Suffield, CTBoarding · Co-edGrades 9 – 12Est. 1901
Grades
9 – 12
Enrollment
1,000
Day Tuition
$55,400/yr
Class Size
10 students
Small classes
Founded
1901
Campus
Acres of Land House Our Beautiful Campus
Gender Policy
Co-ed

About Suffield Academy

Our goal is to inspire and encourage talented young people as they navigate adolescence and prepare to have a significant impact on the world.

Suffield Academy is a coeducational independent secondary school located in Suffield, Connecticut. Founded in 1833, it offers a rigorous college-preparatory program alongside strong athletics and arts. The school emphasizes leadership, character, and community engagement.

Core Values

KindnessRespectLeadershipEffort

Teaching Philosophy

We provide an environment where students find support from both teachers and peers, where they learn in and out of the classroom, on and off campus. There is so much more going on at Suffield Academy than what is happening in the classroom. Students are challenged to develop life skills and being a Tour Guide is one of the many opportunities for leadership on campus.

What Makes Suffield Academy Special

  • Arts enrichment
  • Leadership development
  • Character education
  • Traditional
  • Boarding school

Academics

Curriculum

Suffield Academy offers AP, Traditional, and Other curriculums, with specializations in Arts, Languages, Sports, and Leadership.

Academic Environment

Academic Culture
Rigorous

Languages of Instruction

English

Programs & Extracurriculars

Arts Programs

6 programs
DanceDrama/TheatreMusic (instrumental)Music (vocal)Visual artsActing

Sports

6 programs
SwimmingBasketballFootballLacrosseRowingSoftball

Clubs & Activities

4 programs
DebateDramaStudent governmentOther

Campus & Facilities

Suffield Academy sits on a Acres of Land House Our Beautiful Campus-acre campus with Jeanice Seaverns Performing Arts Center.

Uniform not required

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Day Tuition

$55,400

per year

Boarding Tuition

$79,400

per year

Financial Aid
Available

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Admissions

Day Student Deadline
January 15

Requirements

  • Application form
  • Report cards
  • Interview
  • Reference letters
  • Essay
  • Standardized test

Community & Culture

Suffield Academy cultivates an encouraging, spirited environment grounded in core values of kindness, respect, leadership, and effort. The school emphasizes the distance traveled by each student during their years at the Academy, inspiring talented young people as they navigate adolescence. Beyond the classroom, students engage in robust performing arts programs including music, theater, and dance, participate in athletics with a tradition emphasizing respect for self, others, and responsibility, and develop leadership skills through opportunities like serving as tour guides. The campus features world-class facilities that have been substantially upgraded over the past decade, creating a modern and beautiful setting for learning both in and out of the classroom.

Diversity & Inclusion

Suffield Academy's Statement of Equity affirms that admission and access to the Financial Aid Program are open to students of any sex, race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, physical attributes, disability, or sexual orientation. The school maintains a substantial financial aid budget to provide need-based grants and scholarships to approximately one-third of new and returning students, with the goal of providing deserving students an opportunity for an excellent education that might otherwise be unobtainable. The Cahn Scholars Program further strengthens this commitment by providing multiple forms of financial assistance to students demonstrating the school's core values and academic accomplishment.

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The site mentions that parents receive six reports during the school year with narrative comments from teachers and advisor reports, and that parents are encouraged to request financial assistance if needed. However, specific volunteer opportunities, parent committees, or organized engagement programs are not described in the available materials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Suffield Academy

Suffield Academy serves students in grades 9-12.

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