245 North Undermountain Road,
Sheffield, MA 01257
Sheffield, MA 01257
Gr: (Boarding) 9-12, PG | 399 students
Established in 1907, Berkshire School is a co-ed, college preparatory boarding and day school that prepares 399 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 2014 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 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 400 acres | 120 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 399 students | 295 students |
| % Students of Color | 28% | 19% |
| % International Students | 17% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 90% | 68% |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| 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 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 61% | 67% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $126 million (As of June 30, 2014) |
$15 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$53,975 | $48,400 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$42,975 | $27,240 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 29% | 35% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $40,000 | $20,074 |
| 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 | 28% | 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 | 16 |
| 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 | 14 |
| 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 399 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 boarding school is Salisbury School (7.9 miles away)
- School Location Miles Students Grades
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SalisburySalisbury School
251 Canaan Road
Salisbury, CT 06068
860-435-57327.9 mi | 305 students | Gr. 9-12 -
LakevilleThe Hotchkiss School
11 Interlaken Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
(860) 435-310212 mi | 598 students | Gr. 9-12 -
LakevilleIndian Mountain School
211 Indian Mountain Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
435-480-0871 x11512.5 mi | 260 students | Gr. Pre-K-9 -
AmeniaThe Kildonan School
425 Morse Hill Rd.
Amenia, NY 12501
845-373-201217.1 mi | 83 students | Gr. 2-12
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