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"Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory school, primarily boarding in nature, for grades nine - 12 and Post-Graduate, located in Saxtons River, Vermont. We are devoted to creating confident and independent learners through personal attention in a unique Vermont environment. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping students discover their individual talents and develop the character, strength, and skills to meet the challenges in their lives..."
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| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
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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 |
1876 |
1900 |
| Campus Size |
515 acres |
150 acres |
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| Enrollment |
230 students |
300 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
10% |
18% |
| Percent International Students |
25% |
16% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
70% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
1500 |
*National
Avg. » View |
| Average ACT score |
21 |
*National
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| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
Yes |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
Yes |
No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes |
Weekly |
Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Casual |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
11 |
12
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School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:7 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
12 |
14 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
48% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
No |
Yes |
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| Endowment Size |
$7 million |
$16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$41,500
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$38,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$24,000 |
$21,950 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
30% |
31% |
| Average Financial Aid
Grant |
$
15,000 |
$
17,000 |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
No |
No |
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| Application Deadline |
Feb. 1 / Dec. 1 / rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
Yes |
Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT |
50% |
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| Acceptance Rate |
50% |
60% |
| Director of Admissions |
Jill Hutchins
admissions@vermontacademy.org |
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| Associate Director of Admissions |
Brady Weinstock |
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| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
19 |
13 |
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1999-2003 |
| University of Vermont | 15 | | University of New Hampshire | 7 | | Elmira College | 5 | | Skidmore College | 5 | | St. Lawrence University | 5 | | University of Denver | 5 | | US Naval Academy | 5 | | Bucknell University | 3 | | Clarkson College | 3 | | Lake Forest College | 3 |
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Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory school, primarily boarding in nature, for grades nine - 12 and Post-Graduate, located in Saxtons River, Vermont. We are devoted to creating confident and independent learners through personal attention in a unique Vermont environment. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping students discover their individual talents and develop the character, strength, and skills to meet the challenges in their lives. LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences School accreditations: NEASC, NAIS, TABS, ISANNE, AISNE - Sample of notable school alumni:
JOE PERRY - guitarist with the band Aerosmith RUSSELL PORTER - founder of Stellaphane and designer of Mt. Palomar Observatory PAUL PERCY HARRIS - founder of Rotary Club JIM MCCLAREN - recipient of ESPY award FLORENCE SABIN - medical pioneer and first female student at Johns Hopkins medical school BRUCE LAWLOR - Major General with the U.S. Army MIKE MORIN - U.S. ski team coach; coached Bodi Miller LEE STANLEY - Film producer and works with troubled juveniles
- Profile last updated: 11/03/2008
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