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Hopkins School

#2 in Best Private High Schools in Connecticut
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • 7-12
  • New Haven, CT
  • 56 reviews
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-
Hopkins School is a top rated, private school located in New Haven, CT. It has 715 students in grades 7-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 6 to 1. Tuition is $42,200 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
986 Forest Rd
New Haven, CT 06515
Telephone
(203) 397-1001
Website
hopkins.edu

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$42,200
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
21%
Average Financial Aid
$28,000

Hopkins School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
—
Average SAT
1410
82 responses
Average ACT
33
56 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.6 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.6 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 17 responses
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  • The Pumpkin Bowl, Five Golden Rings & No HW Wk'end
    29%
  • Convocation, commencement, all old traditions!
    18%
  • Field Day
    18%
  • Homecoming
    12%
  • Canned Food Drive
    6%
  • Prize Day
    6%
  • Ski Lodge Day
    6%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
715
86%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
71%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National
17:1
Poll
92%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
Poll
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
Poll
92%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 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.6 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.6 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.6 responses
Living in the Area
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Cost of Living
    C-
  4. Good for Families
    C+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$38,126
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,121
National
$949
Median Home Value
$190,700
National
$184,700
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I love how challenging Hopkins is academically; it truly upholds its traditions. I would, however, like to see more improvement to the athletics part of Hopkins. Many schools around us, especially Choate Rosemary Hall, have strong athletic programs, while maintaining their academic standards. I believe we would be a more desirable school to attend, resulting in a stronger all-around school.
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Without a doubt, Hopkins is one of the most academically rigorous and intellectually vibrant private school in Connecticut, if not the whole country. Across the board, my teachers were knowledgable and genuinely engaged, and my peers were on average far more motivated and intellectually curious than my current peers at a top tier university. We may not be the best at sports (although we did have a few very strong teams and were at least decent at most things), but this is simply the result of the students and administration alike placing more of an emphasis on academics (and isn't this how it should be anyway at a Prep School?). I cannot conceive of a more thorough college preparatory experience, and I felt confident in my collegiate studies the minute I arrived on campus. It is impossible to leave Hop without being able to write the pants off a paper, and understanding how to manage your time well.
Hopkins is very academically focused, but also has strong arts and athletics programs. Students are incredibly driven and everyone likes learning. Teachers are so helpful and will never let a student fall behind. They all want you to succeed and will take time out of their busy schedules to help you. All students get extra help, so there is no stigma around it.