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Suffield Academy

Independent school · Grades 9–12

Suffield, CT

185 N Main St, Suffield, CT 06078

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Small classes: about 6 students per teacher

In Suffield, Connecticut, Suffield Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 413 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 171 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
413
Teachers
67.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 185 girls, 228 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
171 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 53% of independent high schools in Connecticut (6 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 71% of independent high schools in Connecticut.
    • Compared with 17 independent high schools in Connecticut.

    Students by survey year

    414’19–20418’21–22413’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    979
    10114
    11111
    12109

    Student body

    White66%
    Asian11%
    Hispanic or Latino8%
    Two or more races8%
    Black6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

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    Questions about Suffield Academy

    What grades does Suffield Academy serve?

    Suffield Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Suffield Academy?

    About 413 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Suffield Academy?

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