The Kiski experience blends strong academics, highly competitive athletics, and a traditional boarding school environment that builds good character, promotes discipline and self-respect, and fosters deep, lifelong friendships.
Academic offerings include Advanced Placement (AP) courses and an emphasis on hands-on, experiential learning in cutting-edge maker spaces, studios, and workshops. A 10:1 student-faculty ratio ensures personalized attention and strong academic support for every student. Recent Kiski graduates have attended top universities, including Carnegie Mellon, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, and the University of Pennsylvania.
Kiski athletics balance leadership, teamwork, and outstanding competitive performance. The school offers 12 varsity teams and maintains extensive athletic facilities that include a football stadium, 400-meter track, Olympic pool, weight/cardio rooms, specialty gymnasiums, and a golf course. The school supports leading athletes and novices alike, offering opportunities for every student to grow, excel, and compete.
One hour east of Pittsburgh, Kiski’s 350-acre campus is home to 200 students who hail from 31 countries and more than a dozen U.S. states. Despite Kiski’s global reach, students benefit from a close-knit dormitory culture and the school’s rural, small-town setting. A vibrant student center serves as a hub for social activities, snacking, and hanging out. Over 30 clubs offer activities ranging from woodworking, to robotics, to photography.
Kiski is more than just a school — it’s a transformative experience where students learn new skills while practicing timeless values. Legendary in its impact, Kiski students graduate with a deep well of knowledge and skill — and an extraordinary drive to succeed.