Kents Hill School in Kents Hill, ME, is a boarding and day school specializing in support for dyslexia, ADHD, and LD
Kents Hill School is a co-educational independent boarding and day school in Kents Hill, Maine, serving students in grades 9-12 and Post-Graduate years. Set on a 400-acre campus, the school provides an intentionally small, supportive community that is ideal for students who thrive with personalized attention and close-knit relationships.
The school features a robust Academic Support Program specifically designed to meet the needs of diverse learners. Teachers trained in academic coaching provide empathetic, innovative instruction to support students with learning differences, including Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, and processing challenges. Additionally, Kents Hill offers specialized support for students managing ADHD and executive function difficulties, ensuring that academic coaching is seamlessly integrated into each student's educational journey.
With an average class size of just 10 students, the college preparatory curriculum is paired with a wide range of extracurriculars, including a Writing Center and various specialized clubs. Kents Hill offers both day and boarding options, with tuition varying by residency. The school is nonsectarian and provides a comprehensive environment encompassing academics, arts, and athletics to help every student reach their full potential.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students209
Class Size10:1 ratio
Tuition$71,900
Fin. Aid65% receive aid
Est.1824
DeadlineDec. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1824 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $71,900 |
| Tuition Notes | Day Student $38,000 Maine Resident Boarding Student $54,000 |
| Total Students | 209 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 50 |
| Average Class Size | 10 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Alison Lincoln-Rich |
| Admissions Associate | Rebecca Reynolds |
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 43 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 65 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $35,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 19 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Executive FunctionAttention-Deficit/Hyperactivity DisorderProcessingDyslexiaDyscalculiaDysgraphiaand more.
Advanced Courses
Art HistoryBiologyCalculus ABCalculus BCChemistryEnglishEnvironmental StudiesEuropean HistoryPhysics B (1)Physics B (2)StatisticsStudio ArtUnited States HistoryUS Govt & Politics
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Equestrian · Field Hockey · Freestyle Skiing · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Mountain Biking · Snowboarding · Soccer · Softball · Tennis · Track and Field |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Amnesty International · Art Curation · Community Outreach · Community Oven (Wood Fired Cooking) · Cum Laude · Dance · Documentary Society · Drama/Music Club · Esports Club · FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America · Female Fitness · Film Making · Go Global Club · Green Team · Honor Board · Knitting/Crocheting · Language Lab · Literary Magazine · Math Team · National Honor Society · On the Hill Newspaper/Blog · Peer Counselors · Proctors · RC Cars · School of Rock (Music) · SPECTRUM (LGBTQ+) · Student Ambassadors · Student Council · Student Newspaper · The Collective (Female-identifying Students) · The S.L.O.T.H. Online Radio Station · The Weekenders · Tour Guides · Writing Center · Yearbook · Show More (19) · Hide |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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