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Berkshire School
245 North Undermountain Road, Sheffield, MA 01257 - View a map of this school Map tel: 413-229-1003
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"The mission of Berkshire School is to provide young men and women with the intellectual and moral foundations and the leadership skills that will enable them to flourish as members of a family and a community as they confront the challenges of college and beyond..."


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Berkshire School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 8-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1907 1899
Campus Size 500 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 375 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 11% 16%
Percent International Students 15% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 87% 72%
Average SAT Score 1780 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 16 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 74% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $76 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $39,750 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $30,500 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 25% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 21,237 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Jan. 31 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 40% 60%
Director of Admissions Andrew Bogardus
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 21 13

Interscholastic Sports

Alpine SkiingBaseball
BasketballClimbing
CrewCross Country
DanceField Hockey
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyKayaking
LacrosseMountain Biking
Rock ClimbingSoccer
SoftballSquash
TennisTrack and Field
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 29 22
  Extracurriculars
 
1907 SocietyAstronomy Club
Black Rock Environmental AssociationChess Club
CHOICEComputer Club
Debating ClubDiversity Club
Drama ClubFrench Club
Green KeyGreen Paws
International ClubKids for Kids
Literary MagazineMaple Syrup Corporation
Nursing Home VisitorsPhilosophy Club
Photography ClubRadion Station
Ritt Kellogg Mountaineering ProgramStudent Activities Club
Student GovernmentStudent Investment Club
Student NewspaperTech Team
VOCAYearbook
Youth in Politics
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2005 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Boston University
4
American University
3
Hamilton College
3
Boston College
2
Cornell University
2
Lehigh University
2
Rhode Island School of Design
2
Syracuse University
2
University of New Hampshire
2
University of Pennsylvania
1
School Notes:
  • The mission of Berkshire School is to provide young men and women with the intellectual and moral foundations and the leadership skills that will enable them to flourish as members of a family and a community as they confront the challenges of college and beyond.
  • School accreditations: New England Association of School and Colleges
  • Profile last updated: 12/12/2007
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