574 Bernardston Road, Greenfield, MA 01301 - 
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Stoneleigh-Burnham School is a college preparatory boarding/day school for girls, Grades 7 – 12 and PG that offers a challenging academic program in which girls share their voice and intellect. Located in Western Massachusetts SBS has an extensive college preparatory curriculum, that includes Honors and International Baccalaureate courses which encourage girls to develop their passion for learning. Students participate in nationally recognized programs in riding, athletics, visual/performing arts, public speaking and debate.
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Stoneleigh-Burnham
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 7-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1869 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 100 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 141 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 17% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 35% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 70% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 18 | - |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $2 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,443 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $28,890 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 38% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $16,199 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 15 / Jan. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 66% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 60% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Eric Swartzentruber | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Laura Lavallee | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Ballet | |
| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Dance | Equestrian | |
| Figure Skating | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Big Band | Blue Key | |
| Chamber Group | Community Service | |
| Conservation Society | Debate Society | |
| DPP (Dance Performance Project) | Literary Society | |
| Octet | Peer Tutors | |
| Resident Assistants/Proctors | Riding Club | |
| Rock Band | Student Council | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Boston University | 2 | |
| Mount Holyoke University | 2 | |
| Bates College | 1 | |
| Bowdoin College | 1 | |
| College of Santa Fe | 1 | |
| Rollins College | 1 | |
| Sweet Briar | 1 | |
| University of New Hampshire - Honors College | 1 | |
| University of Vermont | 1 | |
| Wesleyan | 1 | |
School Notes:
- When you attend Stoneleigh-Burnham School you accept the challenge to explore who you really are and what you really want to do with your life. Our girls learn to connect their work in the classroom to life outside the classroom, strengthening their competence as active learners. We will ask you to stretch outside your comfort zone in order to gain confidence and courage. We know that girls develop best when they are in a community that knows them and where they feel connected. In our small school you will indeed be known, and known well – by your schoolmates, your teachers, coaches, and advisors. We will challenge you to be your best self, and support you every step of the way. Since 1869 our primary purpose has been to prepare girls for college and beyond, but that doesn’t happen only in the classroom. You will deepen your cultural understanding by interacting with classmates from all over the world. You will build a foundation in athletic competition and healthy exercise designed to develop young women in unique and sustainable ways. You will share your gifts with others through class and community service projects. You will explore your creative side through our programs in the fine and performing arts. You will discover how your talents make you unique. You will also discover your special place in our small community. For nearly 150 years Stoneleigh-Burnham has helped girls make connections. Our mission is “to inspire girls to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity.” What was true in 1869 is true today, and will be true as we move ahead with confidence.
- School accreditations: NEASC
- Profile last updated: 01/25/2012
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