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Kimball Union Academy

Independent school · Grades 9–12

Meriden, NH

7 Campus Center Dr, Meriden, NH 03770

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest independent schools in New Hampshire
  • 94% of graduates go to four-year colleges

In Meriden, New Hampshire, Kimball Union Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 338 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. The school reports that about 94% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 192 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
338
Teachers
40.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 143 girls, 195 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
192 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 94% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 73% of independent high schools in New Hampshire.
    • Compared with 11 independent high schools in New Hampshire.

    Students by survey year

    333’17–18332’19–20343’21–22338’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded14
    958
    1088
    1199
    1279

    Student body

    White73%
    Asian15%
    Two or more races5%
    Black3%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

    Help paying tuition in New Hampshire

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Kimball Union Academy whether it takes part.

    More about New Hampshire's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Kimball Union Academy

    What grades does Kimball Union Academy serve?

    Kimball Union Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Kimball Union Academy?

    About 338 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Kimball Union Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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