Kents Hill School

Kents Hill School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
1614 Main St,  Kents Hill, ME
4.6
3.4
219 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Chris Cheney
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$38,000
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A-
Teachers
A
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
35
Part Time Teachers
0
Teachers in First or Second Year
5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
610
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
28
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
44%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
81%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.5%
Black
5.7%
Hispanic
3.8%
Native American
1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Boarding HS in Maine
#1 Best Private HS in Maine
#2 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Maine
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston University 36 Students
University of Maine 27 Students
Colby College 26 Students
Northeastern University 25 Students
Bowdoin College 22 Students
Tufts University 21 Students
New York University 20 Students
University of Vermont 16 Students
University of New England 15 Students
Boston College 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 47 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Biology 22 Students
Economics 19 Students
Political Science and Government 15 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Communications 12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 10 Students
Finance 10 Students
Entrepreneurship 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 113 Reviews
4.0 Junior
2/4/2025
I would like to see the dorm bathrooms get a little better especially in Sampson Hall. On the 3rd floor
5.0 Parent
11/18/2024
As a parent, I wanted a place for my student wherein he would have access to great teachers, a beautiful campus, and a diverse group of friends. It has been that and more!
5.0 Alum
10/6/2024
I will forever be grateful that I spent my high school years on the hill. Hoping for 200 more great years!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/27/2025
As parents we could not be happier that our students get to call Kents Hill School home for four years! From the moment they stepped on campus they felt safe, supported and excited. They have found classrooms and teachers that have challenged and supported them academically. The have thrilled and be...
2.0 other
2/18/2025
There are very intolerant teachers at the KHS. If you do not agree with the politics of the instructors (science, math, "HISTORY" teachers especially), you will be basically erased. Teachers are to instruct their disciplines, not promote and try and indoctrinate students on their personal feelings a...
2.0 student
11/4/2024
Kents Hill is a nice campus and i thought it would be the change to my life . Coming to kent’s hill as a girl that’s a Freshmen thought it would be a good connection but i was wrong. MAINE hall is more than gross there is constantly spiders and roaches all over maine hall, you can tell kent’s hill h...
1.0 other
12/16/2023
Enroll at your own risk. My title 1 Public school has newer textbooks and more dedicated teachers. They treat the teachers so bad that a bunch of them left last year. We started with 3 dorm parents for a dorm of 30 girls, by the end of the year we had 1 dorm parent. This place is a mess.

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Kents Hill School is a private school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1614 Main St in Kents Hill, in the Readfield neighborhood. Annual tuition is $38,000. The school has a total enrollment of 219 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Kents Hill School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Western Maine Academy, Dirigere Christian Academy, Central Maine Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Kents Hill has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kents Hill School.

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