Berne-Knox-Westerlo Secondary School

School Profile

Berne-Knox-Westerlo Secondary School is home to about 450 students in grades seven through 12. Our teachers are committed to providing students with a well-rounded education that prepares students for higher education and the 21st century workplace. BKW boasts state-of-the-art new computer labs, gymnasium, cafeteria, distance learning lab, science labs, library and technology rooms.

Numerous course offerings at the High School also help students develop the skills they need to pursue individual interests and ambitions. BKW is proud to offer classes such as Entrepreneurship, Graphic Design, Living Environment, Forensic Science, Engineering. The district has an impressive record of academic achievement, and also excels in other fields of endeavor such as athletics, music and drama, and school and community service.

Preparing students for higher education and the 21st century workplace. Welcome to the BKW Secondary School!

Community Information

Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School serves the towns of Berne, Knox, and Westerlo, collectively known as the Hilltowns as they are nestled in the Helderberg Mountains of upstate New York. The combined population of the 3 towns is 8,847. The Hilltowns is a unique community offering quality rural living while being located just 35 minutes from the cities of Albany, the capital of New York State, Schenectady and Troy. The nearby Adirondack, Catskill and Berkshire mountains offer skiers, hikers and climbers premier recreational facilities. Numerous bodies of water are available for swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. The Hilltowns’ location at the crossroads of the Northeast allows easy access to New York City, Boston and Montreal, all of which are just a few hours away by car or train.

Location

40 min west of Albany, NY. Area population 2,794. Town website: www.berneny.org.

Dates

Estimated Start Date: Early September

Estimated End Date: Mid June

Number of High Schools in the District

1

Foreign Languages:

French
Spanish
 

Arts:

Studio Art, Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design, Art History, Photography, Sculpture, Pottery, Drama, Film & Literature, Band, Chorus, Chamber Singers

AP Courses:

Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Psychology
U.S. Government and Politics
World History

Honors Courses:

Sociology, Global Studies, Spanish, English, Statistics

Sports:

Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs:

Drama
Key
Musical Production
Student Government
Yearbook

SAT Average:

1558

Partial List of College and University Acceptances:

• Beloit College, Bennington College, Binghamton University, Champlain College, Clarkson University, Drexel University, Hartwick College, Luther College, Manhattan University, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, Mount Holyoke College, Niagara University, North Carolina State University, Paul Smith College, Pratt Institute, Rensselaer Polytechnic University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Roger Williams University, St. Lawrence University, SUNY University at Buffalo, SUNY Brockport, SUNY Geneseo, SUNY Old Westbury, SUNY Oneonta, SUNY New Platz, SUNY University at Albany, SUNY University at Stony Brook, University of Vermont, Wells College

Amount of Scholarships the last graduating class was awarded: $600,000.

Closest International and Local Airports:

Albany International Airport (ALB)