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Berkshire School is a co-ed college preparatory boarding school offering a rigorous academic course of study. 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 new Math/Science building slated to open in Fall 2012, a 117,000-square-foot athletic facility, new music and theater centers, an 8-acre solar field set to provide up to 40% of the School's energy needs, and national recognition for its efforts in environmental conservation, it is an extraordinary setting in which students are encouraged to learn, in the words of the school motto, "not just for school, but for life".
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Berkshire 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 | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1907 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 500 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 380 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 19% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 19% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 88% | 69% |
| 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 | 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 | 16 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 61% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $94 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,100 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $38,100 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 32% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $35,500 | $18,500 |
| 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 | 29% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Andrew Bogardus | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| 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: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 21 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| 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 | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2009-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| St. Lawrence University | 11 | |
| Union College | 10 | |
| University of Vermont | 7 | |
| Gettysburg College | 6 | |
| Boston College | 5 | |
| Colby College | 4 | |
| Cornell University | 4 | |
| Georgetown University | 3 | |
| Wesleyan | 3 | |
| Williams College | 3 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Rooted in an inspiring natural setting, Berkshire School instills the highest standards of character and citizenship and a commitment to academic, artistic, and athletic excellence. Our community fosters diversity, a dedication to environmental stewardship, and an enduring love for learning.
- 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
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2011
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