418 Houghton Brook Road, Putney, VT 05346 - 
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Putney is about living fully: intellectual engagement, creative play, progressive learning for a sustainable future.
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The Putney School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | 1935 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 500 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 219 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 14% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 23% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 75% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1725 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1580 - 1890 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 73% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $16 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $45,300 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $29,400 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 42% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Rick Cowan | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Lois Barber | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 7 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cycling | Lacrosse | |
| Nordic Skiing | Soccer | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding | Chamber Music | |
| Drama & Drama Tech | Fencing | |
| Literary Magazine | Madrigals | |
| Mountain Biking | Orchestra | |
| Yearbook | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Smith College | 11 | |
| Bard College | 6 | |
| Barnard College | 6 | |
| University of Vermont | 6 | |
| Marlboro College | 5 | |
| Sarah Lawrence College | 5 | |
| Carnegie Mellon University | 4 | |
| Dartmouth College | 4 | |
| Mount Holyoke College | 4 | |
| Rhode Island School of Design | 4 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- The Putney School is unique. We value broad learning experiences. Our founder, Carmelita Hinton, was a great believer in John Dewey's philosophy of learning by doing, better known as a progressive education. At Putney we discuss more than we lecture. We won't just teach you science. You, your peers and your teacher will explore science, the history of science and the ramifications of using science for the common good. And that's just science. Arts such as painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, weaving, pottery, music and dance are integral parts of our rigorous academic program.
- The classroom curriculum is reinforced daily with a student work program on our 500-acre dairy farm, outdoor sports in the afternoon and visual and performing arts activities in the evening. It's a full day, but there's plenty of room to focus on special interests. Project Week (ten days, actually) takes the place of final exams at the end of each semester. Students design or choose two projects related to their academic and out-of-classroom endeavors. Guided by faculty sponsors, you'll work in groups or alone to delve deeper into the areas you'd really like to own. Last year, students planned, assembled and installed a one-kilowatt-hour wind generator that powers the lights in our dining hall. (Visit our website to see more projects.)
- Our graduates go to Ivy League schools but only if they really want to. They're just as likely to attend Reed or Oberlin or the Rhode Island School of Design. We help them discover their next destination. If you'd like to have a unique educational experience on the way to yours, and know how to work hard when you get there, give us a call and arrange a visit.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tim Daly - film, television, and theater actor
- Wally Shawn - writer, actor, director
- Jonathan Schell - author, The Fate of the Earth
- Izumi Mori - Japanese fashion model
- Kerry Kennedy Cuomo - Director Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Hum. Rights
- Tea Leoni - actress
- Tim Weiner - Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
- Profile last updated: 06/23/2011
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- Dublin School - 130 students - 24.2 mi. away - view location
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