PO BOX 127, College Road, Lyndon Center, VT 05850 - 
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Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is an independent day and boarding college preparatory and general academic school for grades 9 -12. Lyndon Institute is situated on 150 acres in the historic village of Lyndon Center, Vermont, 175 miles north of Boston. With an enrolment of over 600 students, Lyndon Institute is large enough to offer a comprehensive education, but small enough to involve each student meaningfully in school life. Students can choose from four programs of study: college preparatory, fine arts, business or technical education. Over 40 extracurricular activities are available, including 14 sports.
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Lyndon Institute
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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 | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1867 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 150 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 608 students | 296 students |
| Percent International Students | 14% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 15% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 12 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | n/a | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $8 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $42,570 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $23,900 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $28,280 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | n/a | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mary B. Thomas | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Donald Steen | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Field Hockey | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Nordic Skiing | Soccer | |
| Softball | Track and Field | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 27 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Anime | Bowling | |
| Chess | Choreography | |
| Dance | Drama | |
| Envionmental | Forensics | |
| French | Future Business Leaders of America | |
| Indoor Soccer | Indoor Track | |
| Literary Magazine | SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) | |
| Scholars Bowl | Skills USA | |
| Snowboarding & Freestyle Skiing | SPEAK | |
| Student Ambassador | Student Council | |
| Student Newspaper | Student Officers | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
| Volunteer | Writers Workshop | |
| Yearbook | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: - | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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School Notes:
- Lyndon Institute occupies 150 acres in the historic New England village of Lyndon Center, deep in the beautiful north-eastern part of Vermont. The campus is 5 kilometers from the Burke Mountain Ski Area, a great venue for weekend recreation.
- Lyndon Institute’s 27 buildings include networked classrooms, science laboratories, a library/multi-media center, an auditorium which seats 650, a 250-seat dining hall, 2 full gymnasiums and extensive sports facilities.
- Courses range from college preparatory courses at the honors or Advanced Placement level to Pre-Engineering and Computer Technology courses. In addition to the regular curriculum, LI offers intermediate and advanced ESL courses for international students. Boarding students live on campus in three larger dormitories and several small cottages, which offer a combination of single and double rooms. Students enjoy a wide array of extra-curricular opportunities including 14 different competitive sports and over 20 different clubs and activities, such as Volunteer Club, Public Speaking Club (Forensics) and Dance Club, to name only a few.
- Every student is paired with a counselor through either the academic program or boarding program (boarding students receive both) who can advise on college and career choices.
- School accreditations: NEASC, TABS
- Profile last updated: 11/02/2011
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