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Overview

The Kiski School is one of America's oldest boys boarding schools, located in the foothills of the Laurel Mountains, 30 miles east of Pittsburgh. Every Kiski boy gains an appreciation of academic excellence, the importance of personal integrity, community responsibility, and develops a capacity to take risks, learn from failure, and build self-confidence. Kiski is renowned for leadership in boys education, small classes, competitive athletics, an extraordinary faculty, and its arts and library facilities.
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Official information of The Kiski School in 2024 | FindingSchool
B Boarding
B Matriculation
B- Academics
B Extracurricular activities
B- Community
B+ Reviews
B- Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12, PG
All-boys
Rural
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $52,500
# of Students: 173
Teacher:Student: 1:7
International Student: 35%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $71,098/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 71%
SAT: 1618/2400
#191

US Boarding School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#30 New York University 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 3
#34 University of Rochester 2
#35 University of California: San Diego 3
#39 University of California: Davis 1
#42 Boston University 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#47 University of Georgia 1
#57 University of Pittsburgh 2
#63 University of Connecticut 2
LAC #15 Davidson College 1
#76 Allegheny College 2
#76 American University 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#85 Southwestern University 1
#88 Elon University 1
#94 Hampden-Sydney College 1
#97 University of Utah 1
Arizona State University 1
#111 Drew University 1
#111 Lycoming College 1
#112 Rochester Institute of Technology 2
#124 Morehouse College 1
#127 Thomas Jefferson University: East Falls 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
#139 University of St. Thomas 2
#143 University of Cincinnati 1
#176 Valparaiso University 1
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
#194 Chatham University 1
#219 University of Maine 1
#234 Bellarmine University 1
LAC #47 Dickinson College 1
#299 Old Dominion University 2
Babson College 1
Community College of Allegheny County 1
Fisher College 1
High Point University 1
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 1
John Carroll University 1
Missouri Valley College 1
Mount Saint Mary's University 1
North Central College 1
Queens University of Charlotte 2
Robert Morris University: Chicago 1
Texas State University 1
United States Merchant Marine Academy 1
University of Montevallo 1
Westmoreland County Community College 1
Wheeling Jesuit University 1
William Penn University 1
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Sports

(Total 12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 14)
Music
Music Theory
Production
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Media
Drawing
Photo
Sculpture
Music
Music Theory
Production
Theater
Art History
Ceramics
Digital Media
Drawing
Photo
Sculpture
Studio Art
Architecture
Art
Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 30)
Art Club
Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Glee Club
Horticulture Club
International Club
K Club (Campus Tours)
Kiski Players (Drama Club)
Kiski Political Forum
Kiski Yearbook
Art Club
Astronomy Club
Chess Club
Glee Club
Horticulture Club
International Club
K Club (Campus Tours)
Kiski Players (Drama Club)
Kiski Political Forum
Kiski Yearbook
Literary Forum
National Forensic League
Photography Club
Spanish Club
The Kiski News
Varsity Club
Woodworking Club
Cum Laude Society
Engineering Club
Math Team
Radio Broadcasting
Reading Team
Robotics Club
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Contact Info

Official website
1888 Brett Lane Saltsburg, PA 15681
724-639-8035
admission@kiski.org
Pennsylvania

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1888
Campus Size: 350 acres
Boarding Rate: 81%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/31
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: SSAT,TOEFL,SAT,PSAT
School Code:
TOEFL: C330
SSAT: 4420

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 10)
4.4/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
4.0 / 5 Overall
4.0 / 5 Academics
4.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
4.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about The Kiski School

01.
Tell me a bit about The Kiski School.
The Kiski School is All-boys private boarding school located in Cleveland, Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1888 , and currently has about 173 students, 35.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.kiski.org.
02.
Does The Kiski School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Kiski School also have 71% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do The Kiski School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6.67% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 1.67% go to top 25, and about 5% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
What is the application requirement for The Kiski School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Kiski School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for The Kiski School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for The Kiski School in 2024 is $56,900 , which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@kiski.org .
06.
Where is The Kiski School located?
The Kiski School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Cleveland, which is about 137 miles away from school. Most families can choose Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to travel in and out of school.
07.
How popular is The Kiski School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Kiski School is among the most popular schools, within top 262 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Kiski School has been favorited by 70 users.
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How to start with an application with The Kiski School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Kiski School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Kiski School’s official site: http://www.kiski.org or call them at 724-639-8035.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Kiski School?
Yes, here are few: Shady Side Academy,

The closest major city is Cleveland. You can find out more schools near Cleveland here.
10.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Kiski School?
The overall rating for The Kiski School is B.

The section ratings of The Kiski School are:
B for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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