Hotchkiss School Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids The Hotchkiss School

Location
Lakeville , Connecticut United States
Information
Type	Independent, Boarding
Motto	Moniti Meliora Sequamur Guided by each other, let us seek better paths.
Established	1891
NCES School ID	00233115
Head of school	Craig Bradley
Faculty	151, 113.8 (on FTE basis)
Enrollment	599 (as of 2011–12).
Average class size	12 students
Student to teacher ratio	4:1
Campus	Rural, 810 acres (3 km²)
Color(s)	Yale Blue and White
Athletics	19 interscholastic sports
Mascot	Bucky the Bearcat
Endowment	$430 million

Hotchkiss School is a special kind of boarding school located in Lakeville, Connecticut, in the United States. It's often called a "prep" school because it helps students get ready for college. At a boarding school, students live and study on campus, away from their homes. Hotchkiss School first opened its doors in 1891.

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About Hotchkiss School

Hotchkiss School is a private school where students from all over the world come to learn. It is a member of groups like the G20 Schools Group and Round Square. These groups connect schools that share similar goals for education. The school's motto is Moniti Meliora Sequamur, which means "Guided by each other, let us seek better paths." This shows how students and teachers work together.

Campus and Student Life

The school is located in a beautiful rural area in Connecticut. Its campus is very large, covering about 810 acres (which is about 3.3 square kilometers). This big campus gives students lots of space for learning, sports, and other activities.

Hotchkiss has around 599 students. The school has many teachers, with about one teacher for every four students. This means students can get a lot of personal attention. Classes are usually small, with about 12 students in each. This helps everyone participate and learn better.

Sports and Activities

Hotchkiss School offers many different sports. Students can choose from 19 interscholastic sports. This means they can compete against other schools. The school's colors are Yale Blue and White. Their mascot is Bucky the Bearcat, which is a fun symbol for the school's teams.

Getting Ready for College

Hotchkiss School offers many different courses, around 245 in total. This wide variety helps students explore different subjects and find what they are good at. The school focuses on preparing students for college and future success.