Academics
Explore today, innovate tomorrow.
At Kents Hill School, we provide a rigorous and forward-looking academic experience designed to prepare students for a future we cannot yet fully imagine. Our program blends traditional disciplines with STEM, environmental stewardship, and Maine’s entrepreneurial spirit. Through place-based, technology-integrated, and experiential learning, students build skills in critical thinking, communication, and purposeful leadership. We see our campus as a living lab where students take risks, learn from challenges, and grow.
Featured Course: Introduction to Forensic Science
Introduction to Forensic Science is an exciting course combining biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science to solve crimes. Students analyze evidence like DNA, toxicology, and fibers, while learning to separate fact from fiction. Through hands-on crime scene investigations, they build critical thinking, observation, and deductive reasoning skills used in forensic science and justice.
We are deeply committed to knowing and supporting each learner. We design learning to honor diverse strengths, needs, and aspirations, equipping students to succeed in the classroom and thrive as active, engaged, curious global citizens.
English
The English program offers students rich opportunities to engage with literature across genres, cultures, and time periods. Emphasizing reading, writing, speaking, and listening, courses foster critical analysis and creative expression. Classes also include thoughtful exploration of character and encourage personal reflection to deepen understanding.
Math
The Math program builds strong algebraic foundations, fosters analytical reasoning, and applies mathematical thinking to everyday problem-solving. With offerings from foundational through advanced Honors and AP courses, students are supported to progress confidently and thoughtfully through an increasingly complex mathematical landscape.
Performing Arts
Performing Arts at Kents Hill brings stories, music, and movement to life, engaging students in expressive and collaborative experiences. Through theater, music, and live performances, students develop confidence, communication skills, and a sense of presence, all within a community that encourages creativity and purposeful artistic growth.
Science
Kents Hill’s Science program challenges students to think like scientists and problem solvers. Through hands-on experiments, design projects, presentations, and ethical inquiry, students explore scientific concepts in real-world contexts, sharpen critical thinking, and strengthen their ability to communicate scientific ideas effectively.
Social Studies
Social Studies courses at Kents Hill blend content knowledge with the development of critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication skills. Through exploration of history, culture, and society, students engage in reflection on character and ethics, preparing them to thoughtfully navigate complex global issues of today and the future.
Technology & Engineering
Technology & Engineering offers students foundational and advanced courses in robotics, computer science, and design. Grounded in critical thinking and ethical awareness, project-based learning empowers students to apply technical skills to solve real-world challenges and explore pathways for future study.
Visual Arts
At Kents Hill, creativity flourishes in the studio and beyond. The Visual Art Department offers every student opportunities to explore and deepen their appreciation of the arts. Through diverse and immersive experiences, students grow their creative voice in environments that are supportive, inspiring, and encourage artistic risk-taking.
World Languages
The World Languages program develops students' skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing while cultivating cultural awareness and appreciation. Through practical, real-world communication and engagement with literature, media, and film, students build linguistic proficiency and global perspectives that prepare them to connect beyond their own culture.
