Vermont Academy - Saxtons River, Vermont/VT

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10 Long Walk, Saxtons River, VT 05154 -

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"Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory school, primarily boarding in nature, for grades nine - 12 and Post-Graduate, located in Saxtons River, Vermont. We are devoted to creating confident and independent learners through personal attention in a unique Vermont environment. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping students discover their individual talents and develop the character, strength, and skills to meet the challenges in their lives..."

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Vermont Academy

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Overview:
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	9-12, PG	9-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	Yes	Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)	Yes	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1876	1900
Campus Size	515 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	205 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	10%	18%
Percent International Students	25%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	70%	70%
Average SAT Score	1500	*National Avg. » View
Average ACT score	21	*National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year	Yes	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Casual	Casual
Average Class Size	11	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	12	14
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	48%	60%
Summer Program Offered	No	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$7 million	$15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$42,500	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$24,000	$22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid	30%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$15,000	$18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Feb. 1 / Dec. 1 / rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	50%	-
Acceptance Rate	50%	60%
Director of Admissions	Jill Hutchins admissions@vermontacademy.org
Associate Director of Admissions	Brady Weinstock

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine Skiing	Baseball
Basketball	Cross Country
Dance	Equestrian
Football	Freestyle Skiing
Golf	Ice Hockey
Lacrosse	Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing	Rock Climbing
Ski Jumping	Snowboarding
Soccer	Softball
Tennis	Track and Field


College Matriculation:
Year: 2003-2009	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	University of Vermont	15
	University of New Hampshire	7
	Elmira College	5
	Skidmore College	5
	St. Lawrence University	5
	University of Denver	5
	US Naval Academy	5
	Bucknell University	3
	Clarkson College	3
	Lake Forest College	3
	Link to Matriculation Data

Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory school, primarily boarding in nature, for grades nine - 12 and Post-Graduate, located in Saxtons River, Vermont. We are devoted to creating confident and independent learners through personal attention in a unique Vermont environment. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping students discover their individual talents and develop the character, strength, and skills to meet the challenges in their lives.
Our $24.5 million Capital Campaign is now completed. Projects completed:
- 350-SEAT STATE-OF-THE-ART THEATER
- WIRELESS TECHNOLOGY and TABLET PC Pilot Program
- GYM RENOVATION (new locker rooms and fitness center, new dance studio, resurfaced basketball court)
- NEW GIRLS' DORM
- NEW STUDIO ART, FILMMAKING, and RECORDING STUDIOS
- NEW FURNITURE IN TWO LARGE BOYS' DORMS
- ON-CAMPUS SNOW PARK (terrain park, alpine run, 3 jumps, 20 klm Nordic ski trails, snow-making, lift, lights)
- HOCKEY RINK upgrade
- STUDENT CENTER renovation
LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
School accreditations: NEASC, NAIS, TABS, ISANNE, AISNE
Sample of notable school alumni:
- JOE PERRY - guitarist with the band Aerosmith
- RUSSELL PORTER - founder of Stellaphane and designer of Mt. Palomar Observatory
- PAUL PERCY HARRIS - founder of Rotary Club
- JIM MCCLAREN - recipient of ESPY award
- FLORENCE SABIN - medical pioneer and first female student at Johns Hopkins medical school
- BRUCE LAWLOR - Major General with the U.S. Army
- MIKE MORIN - U.S. ski team coach; coached Bodi Miller
- LEE STANLEY - Film producer and works with troubled juveniles
Profile last updated: 11/09/2009