Berkshire School

245 North Undermountain Road, Sheffield, MA 01257 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: 413-229-1003
Grades: (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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| 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
Support for ADD/ADHD Students 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
Percent Students of Color 27% 18%
Percent International Students 18% 20%
Percent Students Boarding 90% 67%
Average SAT Score n/a * National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics 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
Percent Students on Financial Aid 29% 35%
Average 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
AP/Advanced Courses
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:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 21 13
Interscholastic 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

Extracurricular:
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 Student Activities Club
Student Government Student Newspaper
Super Fan Club Tech Team
VOCA Yearbook
Youth in Politics

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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:

Berkshire School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 0 mi. away
Salisbury School
Gr. 9-12 | All-Boys | 8.0 mi. away
The Hotchkiss School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 10.6 mi. away
Indian Mountain School
Gr. Pre-K-9 | Co-Ed | 12.6 mi. away
The Kildonan School
Gr. 2-12 | Co-Ed | 17.3 mi. away
Millbrook School
Gr. 9-12 | Co-Ed | 21.5 mi. away

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