- Founded in 1867, Lyndon Institute is dedicated to providing a unique educational experience for our students that leads to a lifetime of learning and good citizenship.
- We are an independent and comprehensive high school for grades 9 – 12, offering a 200-course curriculum (including 19 AP courses) specializing in core and honors academics, fine and performing arts and technical and career programs.
- Our mission is to provide thoughtful and rigorous preparation for our students to reach their intellectual, creative and physical potential.
- Our learning community is comprised of 600 students; 85% are day students from dozens of area towns and villages and 15% are international boarding students from 19 countries.
- The main 130-acre campus hosts 34 buildings, including the Main Building, Alumni Gymnasium and 650-seat Alumni Auditorium, the Elliott Memorial Library, the John L. Norris, Jr. Center for the Arts, the Monahan Academic Commons, the Vail Student Center and six dormitories.
- The 300-acre Binney Woods forest, located on Burke Mountain, provides outdoor recreation and educational opportunities.
- Using standards-based instruction crafted from state, national and institutional standards, we create a shared focus on instruction that helps all students achieve college and career readiness.
- Based on carefully selected assessments, dedication to differentiated instruction, quality professional development and genuine collaboration across teachers, specialist, administrators and parents, Lyndon Institute believes that all students can learn and achieve high standards.
- Our students are encouraged to respect and value diversity and to be active and responsible citizens.
- In 2009, Lyndon Institute was one of the first two high schools in the U.S. permitted to offer an American high school program in China.
- We currently partner with three schools in China (Shaoxing, Heifei, and Fuzhou).
- LI offers a multi-level ESOL program (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and instruction in Spanish, Latin, French, Chinese and Russian.
- Our fine and performing arts program consists of 22 courses in chorus, band, jazz band, world music, AP Music Theory, acting, the LI Theater Company, the LI Dance Company, digital photography, AP Studio Art, drawing, pottery, graphic design, painting and printmaking.
- Between the first and second semesters, for the first three weeks after the holiday vacation, students participate in "January Term" to focus on project-based learning and immerse themselves in an internship or the intensive study of subjects of their choosing.
- Most of the classes taught during January Term are created by our students.
- We offer over 41 interscholastic sports, extracurricular clubs and programs.
- Over 24 State Championships have been earned by our athletes since 2000.
- Located in the scenic and historic Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, our school is a key educational and cultural resource for our entire community.
- Our students participate in a number of community service projects.
- Several on-campus amenities are available to the public: the Bob Heath track (for fitness walking and running); the Simpson Nature Trail (hikes and picnics); the athletic fields (for youth programs); and other facilities host performances and continuing education programs.
- LI prides itself on being a positive presence and contributing member of the community.
- We believe that the primary obligation of our school is to help every student to discover their individual academic, artistic, technological, and athletic aptitudes; to encourage the development of goals appropriate to such aptitude; and to aid in developing the goals for the betterment of one`s self and one`s community.
| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Lyndon Institute | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1867 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 150 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 600 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 13%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 15%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 15%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Dress Shirts for boys, collard shirts for girls, no jeans.) |
Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 19 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 67%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $11 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$45,000 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$16,825 | $28,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) |
$33,500 | $38,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Director of Admissions | Don Steen Tiaan van der Linde | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Elaina Hegarty | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 14 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 17 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Animation Club, Bowling Club, Chess Club, Choreography, Dance Club, Drama Club, Environmental, Forensics Club, French Club, Indoor Sports, Skills USA, SPEAK, Student Ambassador, Student Council, Tennis, Volunteer, Yearbook | |
School Notes
- School accreditations: NEASC, TABS, NAIS
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