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Vermont Academy
10 Long Walk, Saxtons River, VT 05154 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 802 869 6229

"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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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 6-12
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 137 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% 61%
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 $22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $15,000 $17,000
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% 59%
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
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 19 13


Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
DanceEquestrian
FootballFreestyle Skiing
GolfIce Hockey
LacrosseMountain Biking
Nordic SkiingSki Jumping
SnowboardingSoccer
SoftballTennis
Track and Field 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 33 23
 
 
Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International
Arts OptionCommunity Service
Community ServiceCycling
DanceDay Care Center
Dorm ProctorsHabitat for Humanity
Kurn Hattin GroupsLiterary Magazine
Mentoring (Elementary School)Multicultural Club
National Honor SocietyOutdoor Challenge
Oxfam AmericaPhotography
RecyclingRock Climbing
SilversmithingSoup Kitchen
Team ManagersTheater
Tour Guide CoordinatorsTour Guides
Training RoomVA Newspaper
Vermont Academy Student Association (VASA)Video Drama
Work ProgramYearbook
Yoga 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 1999-2003
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
School Notes:
  • 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: 08/17/2009
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