- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Location: Saltsburg, PA
- Enrollment: 199
- School Type: Boys, boarding school
- Grades: 9-12, PG
- Church Affiliation: Non-sectarian
- Number of faculty: 40
- Tuition: $33,000
- Percentage of students receiving financial aid: 37%
- Admissions Deadline: February 15/Rolling
- Website: The Kiski School
The Kiskiminetas Springs School (or The Kiski School as it is more commonly known) is located about 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. Founded in 1888 it is one of the oldest boys' boarding schools in the country.
Academics:
40% of Kiski's 40 full time faculty hold advanced degrees. They are dedicated professionals who are passionate about what they teach and devoted to educating boys. The school offers academic courses in the following subject areas:
- Computer
- English
- ESL
- Ethics and Personal Development
- Fine and Performing Arts
- Foreign Language
- Life Skills
- Science
- Mathematics
- History
The school also offers 16 Advanced Placement courses as well as several honors courses.
Facilities:
The Kiski School is located on 350 acres of picturesque land in Saltsburg, a town about 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. The school has state of the art academic buildings, dormitories and athletic amenities including its own golf course.
Finances:
The Kiski School has an endowment of $10 million but nonetheless was able to award financial aid to 37% of its students. It awarded $1.6 million in academic year 2008-2009.
Matriculation:
The Kiski School sends most of its graduates to college.
Commentary:
If you are looking for a small boarding school for your son, The Kiski School should be on your list. It offers all the college prep academics you expect as well as a plethora of extracurricular activities. Kiski takes its sports seriously as evidenced by 23 teams which participate in over 300 events. The school is easily accessed from the major international airport in Pittsburgh.
