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Darrow School
110 Darrow Road, New Lebanon, NY 12125 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 518-794-6000

Darrow School, an independent, co-ed, boarding and day school in New Lebanon, NY, offers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum within an atmosphere that supports the pursuit of intellectual curiosity, individual creativity, and the joy of learning. The School has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of “hands-on learning,” and Darrow teachers use real-world topics and a dynamic approach to make the subject matter come alive. Darrow’s small classes, averaging nine students, afford everyone the chance to participate. Head of School Nancy Wolf says, “Because Darrow is a small boarding school, there is an opportunity for strong connections between students and teachers. Teachers get to know students well, and expectations are high. They push students to do their best in classes, athletics, and co-curricular activities.”
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 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 1932 1900
Campus Size 365 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 102 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 25% 18%
Percent International Students 15% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 80% 70%
Average SAT Score 1048 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1001 - 1133 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No 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 9 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 57% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $2 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $42,150 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $24,150 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 65% 60%
Director of Admissions Jamie Hicks-Furgang
Associate Director of Admissions Lorrie Wechter
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10 13


Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballCross Country
LacrosseSnowboarding
SoccerSoftball
TennisUltimate Frisbee
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 8 23
 
 
Alpine Skiing & SnowboardingInstrumental Music Instruction
Outdoor EducationSPECTRUM
Students of DiversityTheatre
Vocal Music InstructionWinter Revels
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2006
Art Institute of Boston
3
Smith College
2
Amherst College
1
Colgate University
1
Northeastern University
1
Reed University
1
Sarah Lawrence University
1
Savannah College of Art and Design
1
Skidmore College
1
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
1
School Notes:
  • Darrow School: Hands-on Education for More Than 70 Years
  • Darrow School, an independent, co-ed, boarding and day school in New Lebanon, NY, offers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum with a range of courses in writing and literature, history, languages, mathematics, sciences, and the arts.
  • Strong critical thinking and writing skills are emphasized in all subject areas. Students learn within an atmosphere that supports the pursuit of intellectual curiosity, individual creativity, and the joy of learning.
  • The School has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of “hands-on learning,” and Darrow teachers use real-world topics and a dynamic approach to capture the imagination and make the subject matter come alive.
  • The beautiful mountainside campus is located on the site of the historic Mt. Lebanon Shaker Village, and Darrow continues to embrace the Shaker legacy of sustainability and stewardship.
  • An important feature of the academic program is its focus on environmental, social, and economic resources, and students discover the value of finding balance within one’s self, the community, and global society. The National Association of Independent Schools recognized the excellence of the School’s Sustainability Program in February 2005 with a Leading Edge Honoree Award for curriculum innovation.
  • Darrow’s small classes, averaging nine students, afford everyone the chance to participate. Head of School Nancy Wolf says, “Because Darrow is a small boarding school, with a 4-to-1 student-teacher ratio, there is an opportunity for strong connections between students and teachers. Teachers get to know students well, and expectations are high. They push students to do their best in classes, athletics, and co-curricular activities.”
  • The substantive nature and climate of Darrow School offer students a setting where their abilities can prosper, and the School’s distinctive educational philosophy is suited to all learning styles. At Darrow, students reach their full potential as motivated, thriving, college-bound learners with a greater understanding of themselves and the world.
  • To learn more about Darrow School, contact Jamie Hicks, Director of Admission, at 518-794-6008 or visit www.darrowschool.org.
  • School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Charles - Apollo 12 Commander, third man to walk on the moon
    • Chris - Radio Sportscaster, Author
    • Sam Harper, '79 - Screenplay writer of Cheaper by the Dozen & Cheaper by the Dozen II
    • Bill Hudnut - Former mayor of Indianapolis & Congressman, author
  • Profile last updated: 06/17/2009
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