245 North Undermountain Road,
Sheffield, MA 01257
Sheffield, MA 01257
Gr: (Boarding) 9-12, PG | 391 students
Established in 1907, Berkshire School is a co-ed, college preparatory boarding and day school that prepares 391 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates for a global future.
Pioneering programs—such as Advanced Math/Science Research, Advanced Humanities Research, and Sustainability and Resource Management—coexist with advanced sections and AP offerings in all disciplines.
With a range of artistic and athletic offerings, a state-of-the-art Math and Science Center which opened in 2012, a 117,000-square-foot athletic facility, an 8-acre solar field providing 38% of the School's energy needs, and national recognition for its efforts in environmental conservation, it is an extraordinary 400-acre setting in which students are encouraged to to embrace the school motto, Pro Vita Non Pro Schola Discimus, “Learning -- not just for school, but for life.”
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| Definition of Terms 2013 School Data |
Berkshire School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12, PG | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1907 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 400 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 391 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 27% | 18% |
| % International Students | 18% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 90% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Acadmics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Monthly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 15 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 61% | 65% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $112 million | $15 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$52,150 | $46,950 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$42,150 | $26,280 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 29% | 35% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $35,500 | $19,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 65% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Andrew Bogardus |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 17 | 15 |
| Calculus AB | Calculus BC | |
| Chemistry | English Language | |
| English Literature | Environmental Science | |
| European History | French Language | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | Spanish Language | |
| Studio Art 2D Design | Studio Art 3D Design | |
| Studio Art Drawing | Biology | |
| US Government and Politics | US History |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 21 | 13 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 33 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | 1907 Society, Astronomy Club, Birding Society, Black Rock Environmental Association, Chess Club, CHOICE, Computer Club, Diversity Club, Drama Club, Fly Fishing Club, French Club, Green Key, Green Paws, International Club, Investment Club, Kids for Kids, Literary Magazine, Maple Syrup Corporation, Nursing Home Visitors, Philanthropy Society, Philosophy Club, Photography Club, Radio Station, Ritt Kellogg Mountaineering Program, Speech & Debate Club, | |
College Matriculation
| Year: - | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Established in 1907, Berkshire School is a co-ed, college preparatory boarding and day school that prepares 391 ninth-12th graders and post-graduates for a global future. Pioneering programs—such as Advanced Math/Science Research, Advanced Humanities Research, and Sustainability and Resource Management—coexist with advanced sections and AP offerings in all disciplines. Students are encouraged to to embrace the school motto: Pro Vita Non Pro Schola Discimus, “Learning -- not just for school, but for life.”
- School accreditations: New England Association of School and Colleges
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- William Knowles '34 - Nobel Prize-winning chemist
- Calvin Tompkins '47 - Longtime New Yorker art critic
- Steve Malawista '50 - Lyme Disease founder
- Ryan Lizza '92 - New Yorker magazine Washington correspondent
- Lincoln Kierstein '26 - Co-founder of the New York City Ballet
- E.V. Day '86 - Artist
- Kacey Bellamy '05 - U.S. Olympic silver medalist in Women's Hockey
- Bill Matthews '61 - American poet and essayist
- Chris Brigham '84 - U.S. Ski Team Men's Downhill coach
- Leon Weil '44 - Former U.S. Ambassador to Nepal
Nearby Schools:
The nearest school is Salisbury School (8.0 miles away)
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