Founded 1894, Pomfret School is an independent college preparatory school for boys and girls in grades 9 through 12 and postgraduate, located on a beautiful 500-acre campus in scenic Northeastern Connecticut.
Mission: Pomfret School cultivates a healthy interdependence of mind, body, and spirit in its students as it prepares them for college and to lead and learn in a diverse and increasingly interconnected society.
Small School Values...Caring community of 355 students with a 1:6 faculty-to-student ratio. Average class size of 12 students. Rigorous educational environment combined with encouraging spirit. Dedicated faculty members who provide individual attention to each student.
Big School Opportunities...Challenging curriculum to meet the needs of the 21st century student. Breadth of academic preparation within the framework of eight major disciplines. 37 Advanced and Honors courses. Over 50 Fine Arts courses taught by working artists in their respective disciplines. 23 highly competitive interscholastic athletic programs. Numerous athletic championship titles, and many graduates playing at the college and national levels. Multitude of student leadership roles and community service options. Diverse community of students with positive school spirit.
Highlights:• Grades 9-12 and Postgraduate• Coeducational since 1968• 355 students• 14 countries and 25 states represented• 13% are students of color• 80% are boarding students• 20% are day students.
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