History & LocationEstablished in 1888, the Kiski School is one of the oldest all-boys college preparatory boarding schools in the United States. Kiski's beautiful, 350-acre campus is located in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, 30 miles east of Pittsburgh.
More about Kiski's history...AdmissionsKiski is selective. Typically, 50 percent of selected Kiski boys are in the top third of their high school classes.
Learn more about applying to Kiski...StudentsIn the 2006-2007 school year, Kiski enrolled 206 students from 15 states and 13 countries in grades 9-12 and post graduates.
More about Kiski's students...FacultyNearly 70 percent of Kiski's full-time faculty holds a Ph.D. or advanced degree in their field.
More about Kiski's faculty...Student-Faculty RatioThe student-faculty ratio is 7 to 1, and the average class size is 11.
More about the working relationship between our students and teachers...College PreparationOne hundred percent of Kiski graduates go on to four-year colleges or universities. We offer an outstanding, personalized college counseling services for each student.
More about our college counseling...AcademicsThere are 60 different courses that make up Kiski's classic, yet innovative liberal arts education, including history, literature, social and natural sciences, and fine arts. These courses mirror the curriculum in the nation's best universities.
More about Kiski's academic programs...Student LifeStudent life is active, multifaceted, and based around our beautiful campus. Kiski has a nine-hole golf course, two swimming pools, tennis courts, and football, baseball, and soccer fields. There are at least 17 active student organizations, performing-arts groups, and community service opportunities.
More about life at Kiski...AthleticsKiski requires every student to participate in athletics. Because the goal of the athletic program is to encourage every boy to play a sport at his level of ability, students are not graded on their athletic performance. Kiski offers 13 sports (10 at the varsity level), and a range of junior varsity and freshmen teams.
More about Kiski athletics...Residential LifeKiski boys live two to a room in one of nine dorms. Normally, there are two or more faculty members-as well as their families and pets-in each residence. Every Kiski boys eats meals with a faculty family.
More about residential life...Costs & Financial AidFor 2004-2005, tuition and fees are $28,500. Kiski tries to meet the financial need of all admitted students. In fact, 35 percent of students last year received financial assistance totaling more than $1.3 million.
More about financial aid...TechnologyKiski started its laptop program in 1998 and has been a technological leader among American high schools since then. All students use laptops, which are included in the tuition. The campus also features a T-1 based local area network.
Learn more about technology services...LibraryKiski's John A. Pidgeon Library has been named Outstanding Individual Library Information Center Program in Pennsylvania. The award commends Kiski for its library information skills program, staffing, support for a strong library program, and commitment to life-long learning.
Learn more...Accreditation and AffiliationsAn accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Kiski is also a member of several national organizations including: the National Honor Society; the National Association of Independent Schools; the College Entrance Examination Board; the National Association of College Admissions Counselors; the International Boys' School Coalition; the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools; and the Pennsylvania Consortium of Independent Schools.
