From the Admissions Office

The Hotchkiss School is an independent boarding school located in Lakeville, Connecticut. Founded in 1891, the School provides an education of academic distinction to 599 students in grades 9 through 12, and to a small number of postgraduates. Students at Hotchkiss come from across the United States and around the world. Graduates attend many of the most selective universities and colleges.

Points of Pride

• Small class sizes and an atmosphere dedicated to learning and personal growth make a Hotchkiss education truly unparalleled.
• On our thriving campus, students have the unique opportunity to share life together as teammates, classmates, friends and community members.
• Our teachers have an incredible amount to offer every Hotchkiss student — 72% of faculty hold advanced degrees, and the average faculty member has more than 22 years of experience in education.
• Students and teachers have the unique opportunity to see organic agriculture unfolding in front of their eyes and participate on Fairfield Farm, our 287-acre farm located just a mile from our Lakeville campus.
• Music, theatre, media, art, writing and more offer the chance to discover a new skill, develop a lifelong passion and harness an outlet for your creative individuality.
• More than 92% of students participate in team athletics, finding their place among 62 sports teams.