Burr and Burton Academy

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Burr and Burton Academy

Manchester, Vermont
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Burr and Burton has a tradition of preparing students academically and personally for higher education. The school offer many opportunities to develop their leadership, intellectual, social, artistic and athletic skills. The small program allows for personal attention to ensure academic, personal and social success.

Burr and Burton was founded in 1829 and in the past 10 years there have been new buildings and renovations. Burr and Burton Academy is an independent school that serves approximately 700 students in grades 9-12, offers a highly competitive academic program.

Burr and Burton is located in Manchester, Vermont. Manchester is a rural town that offers many outdoors activities, beautiful mountain views with skiing and snowboarding mountains only 10 to 15 miles away, as well as a busy town with many brand name outlets for shopping.

Academic and Sport Facilities

Seminary Building, The Smith Center for Science and Communications, Library, the Rowland Center, Art Department, Cafeteria, The Riley Center for the Arts, Theatre and The E.H. Henry Physical Education Center (Gym, Workout room and P.E. classrooms).

3 playing fields; soccer, football, field hockey and lacrosse. The Gym has a basketball court and an exercise/workout room.

Dormitories and School Residences

The school owns three houses on campus that serve as small dormitories, in which faculty and their spouses also reside. The dorms are either for boys or girls. In the dorms there is wireless computer connection, TV and telephone. There are a few single rooms, but students mainly share a room with another student. There is a computer/working area, living room, dining and kitchen. Students eat together at dinner time with dorm parents. Students can also stay with local host families which are carefully selected by school officials.

Starting Dates:

August and January

Number of Students: Student Population: Grades:
700 (9% international) Co-educational 9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio: Average Class Size: Teachers with Advanced Degrees:
1:12 16 60%
ESL Programs: IB Programs: Offer Diploma:
Yes No Yes
School Uniform: Year Established: Campus Size:
No 1829 29 Acres

 

Arts:

Art, Visual Arts, Art History, Advanced Portfolio, Studio Art, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Ceramics & Sculpture, Publishing & Design, Web Publishing, Filmmaking, Woodworking, Drafting, Culinary arts, Instrumental Music Ensemble, Vocal Music Ensemble, Audio Production, Music Making, Music History, Theater, Acting for Film, Dance

AP Courses:

Biology
Calculus AB
English Language and Composition
Psychology
Spanish Language and Culture
U.S. History

Sports:

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Dance
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Skiing
Snowboarding
Soccer
Track and Field

Extracurricular Activities & Clubs:

Art
Astronomy
Chess
Dance
Drama
Environmental
Equestrian
Game
Model United Nations
Multi-Cultural
Music
Poetry
Student Council
Student Government

 

Other Services Offered:

  1. Academic progress reports
  2. Airport transfer and greeting service
  3. Assistance in acquiring books and material
  4. Help with holiday accommodation
  5. Help with travel services during holidays
  6. Orientation service upon arrival
  7. Social progress reports

SAT Average:

1645

University Acceptance Rate:

100%

Partial List of College and University Acceptances:

  • Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Middlebury, Princeton, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, Rhode Island School of Design, Stanford, University of Chicago, University of Michigan, University of Southern California, University of Virginia, Vassar, Wesleyan, Wellesley, Williams.

Closest International and Local Airports:

Albany, NY