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Choate Rosemary Hall

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Connecticut
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • 9-12
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 114 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    NG
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Sports
    A
Choate Rosemary Hall is a top rated, private, boarding school located in Wallingford, CT. It has 850 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 4 to 1. Tuition is $59,110 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
333 Christian Street
Wallingford, CT 06492
Telephone
(203) 697-2000
Website
choate.edu

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$45,710
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$59,110
Received Financial Aid
33%
Average Financial Aid
$46,105

Choate Rosemary Hall Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1370
252 responses
Average ACT
33
109 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.17 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.17 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 66 responses
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  • Deerfield Day
    24%
  • Last Hurrah
    18%
  • Pep rally
    15%
  • First Hurrah
    14%
  • Alumni Weekend
    6%
  • Prize Day
    6%
  • Spring Musical
    6%

Boarding

Students Boarding
75%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
Australia, China, Thailand, Korea, Republic of, Canada
International Boarding Students
18%

Students

Diversity
NG
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
850
100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National
17:1
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.21 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.21 responses
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.21 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.11 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.11 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.11 responses
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Choate Rosemary Hall Reviews

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There is so much to love about Choate. The faculty and administrators are deeply invested in educating well-rounded, world citizens who are prepared to enter any industry or academic discipline. From sports to Model UN to the performing arts, everyone has school pride!

My only critique is that the competitive nature of the school culture can be overwhelming for young students - but there are classmates, teachers, and academic or health counselors who are always ready to lend a helping hand.

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Overall, the school connected me with many opportunities to advance my studies in my interests both inside and outside of the classroom space, where teachers took the conversations had in the curriculum to new heights every week. The main pushback on the school’s strategic plan is the structure of rules and culture surrounding student discipline, which inspired a culture of fear for many. However, this transcended to many students being encouraged to stay on the right track for their studies.
Going to Choate was the best decision of my life. As a native Iowan, I was initially intimidated by the idea of abandoning my normal life to live part-time on the east coast. I wasn't sure if I was academically or socially matched to the elite kids that usually attend private boarding schools. Yet, it was not snobby or preppy at all. Although I wasn't as academically prepped by my middle school as other kids were, I caught up by the beginning of my freshman year. The workload was extremely strenuous, but I learned so much and left a much better student and person. The teachers are incredibly dedicated to helping you succeed, and the environment nurtures healthy friendships between students. The extracurriculars are more abundant than any other school I've ever seen. Overall, the commitment by both the faculty and students to learning changed my life.