With a rich history and a commitment to innovation, Hotchkiss is well respected for preparing its pupils not only for academic success but also for responsible citizenship. Founded in Lakeville, Connecticut in 1891, the school delivers a broad liberal arts curriculum, educating pupils across a breadth of traditional disciplines, with diplomas in humanities, social sciences as well as the Classics. There is an innovative focus on STEAM with courses using a DNA sequencer in the Engineering and Exploration Lab. The ‘green-conscious’ campus features a farm which produces 30% of the school food and offers pupils the chance to participate in organic agriculture and sustainable education. This balanced approach to education, integrating strong academics, character development and community service results in impressive college matriculation rates, with graduates attending top universities nationwide.