Buxton School
School Notes Overview:
Buxton School is a diverse, coed college-preparatory boarding and day school for students who are looking for stimulating, participatory academics; a committed arts program; and a community experience that is supportive and intentional. Founded as a progressive school in the 1920's, Buxton continues to educate in the belief that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful activity in the context of community. In addition to a curriculum that readies students for the rigors of college, Buxton offers an extensive arts program that includes theatre, studio art, ceramics, music (composition, theory, and performance), photography, and a drum and dance program....
School Overview:
Buxton School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges National Independent Private Schools Association National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Berkshire County, MA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 93 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 18% | 21% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 26 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 9 | |
This School |
(MA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 235 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $41,000 | |
School Notes:
- Buxton School is a diverse, coed college-preparatory boarding and day school for students who are looking for stimulating, participatory academics; a committed arts program; and a community experience that is supportive and intentional. Founded as a progressive school in the 1920's, Buxton continues to educate in the belief that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful activity in the context of community. In addition to a curriculum that readies students for the rigors of college, Buxton offers an extensive arts program that includes theatre, studio art, ceramics, music (composition, theory, and performance), photography, and a drum and dance program.
- Profile last updated: 09/15/2009
In the News:
- Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Graduates (Berkshire Eagle)
posted on June 22, 2009 at 02:44:27 am
NORTH ADAMS -- The following Berkshire County residents graduated from Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) during its 110th Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 16, in the Amsler Campus Center Gym.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (01267) | School Zip (01267) |
(MA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 8,738 people | 6,349,048 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 58% | 43% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $51,503 | $52,143 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 56 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 58% / 42% |
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