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Hopkins School

#4 in Best Private High Schools in Connecticut
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • 7-12
  • New Haven, CT
  • 70 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      B
    Address
    986 Forest Rd
    New Haven, CT 06515
    Telephone
    (203) 397-1001
    Website
    hopkins.edu

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $44,750
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    23%
    Average Financial Aid
    $28,000
    From Hopkins School

    Hopkins has, over the course of 360 years, evolved into a vibrant hub of intellectual curiosity. Here, high-achieving, motivated students gather in a collective pursuit of excellence.

    Please explore the Hopkins website to learn about our curriculum, faculty, students and art, athletic and extracurricular pursuits of our community.

    There are a number of opportunities to visit campus, so please register for an upcoming admission event or apply and schedule your interview and visit in order to experience how we can help you reach your fullest potential. We look forward to meeting you!

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    Hopkins School Rankings

    Niche ranks nearly 100,000 schools and districts based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1420
    112 responses
    Average ACT
    32
    73 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 25 responses
    Report
    • The Pumpkin Bowl, Five Golden Rings & No HW Wk'end
      28%
    • Convocation, commencement, all old traditions!
      20%
    • Homecoming
      16%
    • Field Day
      12%
    • Canned Food Drive
      8%
    • Yule
      8%
    • Prize Day
      4%

      Students

      Diversity
      A-
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      714
      89%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
      67%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
      67%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      5:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      93%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.15 responses
      Poll
      87%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.15 responses
      Poll
      93%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.15 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      —
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      100%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.8 responses
      88%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.8 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.8 responses
      Living in the Area
      A
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        C
      2. Good for Families
        A-
      3. Housing
        B-
      Median Household Income
      $79,929
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,395
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $244,318
      National
      $184,700

      Hopkins School Reviews

      70 reviews
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      Best school in the state! One of the top schools in the country! Hopkins School changes lives.

      Hopkins is the best school in the state of Connecticut. It’s also one of the top educational institutions in the entire country. Hopkins changes lives!

      When you graduate from Hopkins, you are prepared and ready to take on the academic challenges from the best universities this country has to offer!
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      As an alum from the 1990s, I can testify to a longstanding emphasis on academics and social engagement . Athletics and fitness are viewed as means to an end—and that end is healthy scholars. Hopkins requires discipline, intelligence, and a robust social support system; it is *challenging*. But teachers and administrators are accessible, and there's something for everyone at Hopkins.

      It prepared me so well for college, that academic excellence was not something I worried about at Yale. Graduates of many other prep schools struggled mightily.

      If you have a bright and ambitious child, and can commit to helping them with transportation and emotional assistance while they grind 16-17 hours per day on academics, athletics, and homework, then, as a parent, you simply cannot do better than Hopkins. The experiences and connections one makes there will last a lifetime.
      I have been fortunate to have two children attend Hopkins School. Both have very different passions in the classroom and both are very different learners. I've been thrilled with Hopkins and the schools ability to teach to a range of students in the classroom. Both of my children have thrived on the Hilltop. My son graduated two years ago and attends a highly selective college in New England. My daughter is currently in the 11th grade loving history, English, and art. I highly recommend Hopkins for motivated students who love to learn.