Darrow School

110 Darrow Rd, New Lebanon, NY, 12125-0121
Tel: (518)794-6000
Grades: 9 - 12 | 107 students
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"Living, working, learning in the classroom and beyond..." This motto describes the Darrow experience, and the School has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of hands-on learning for more than 70 years. We seek students who will appreciate our comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum and the small tight-knit community that defines our school, offering valuable support and a safe environment. Darrow provides the right mix of challenging curriculum, structure, encouragement, and strength of community, where students reach their full potential as motivated, thriving, college-bound learners.

School Overview:
Darrow School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences, ADHD
Year Founded 1932
Student Body
Total Students 107 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 40% (NY School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 9 students
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $49,600
% on Financial Aid 30%
Acceptance Rate 65%
Admissions Director Jamie Hicks-Furgang
Admissions Associate Lorrie Wechter
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Cross Country
Fencing Lacrosse
Mountain Biking Snowboarding
Soccer Softball
Tennis Ultimate Frisbee
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 4 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Peer Counselors Student Government
Theater Yearbook

School Notes:

    • Darrow School: Hands-on Education for More Than 75 Years
    • Darrow School, an independent, co-ed, boarding and day school in New Lebanon, NY, offers a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum with a range of courses in writing and literature, history, languages, mathematics, sciences, and the arts.
    • Strong critical thinking and writing skills are emphasized in all subject areas. Students learn within an atmosphere that supports the pursuit of intellectual curiosity, individual creativity, and the joy of learning.
    • The School has been recognized as a pioneer in the field of "hands-on learning," and Darrow teachers use real-world topics and a dynamic approach to capture the imagination and make the subject matter come alive.
    • The beautiful mountainside campus is located on the site of the historic Mt. Lebanon Shaker Village, and Darrow continues to embrace the Shaker legacy of sustainability and stewardship.
    • An important feature of the academic program is its focus on environmental, social, and economic resources, and students discover the value of finding balance within one's self, the community, and global society. The National Association of Independent Schools recognized the excellence of the School's Sustainability Program in February 2005 with a Leading Edge Honoree Award for curriculum innovation.
    • Darrow's small classes, averaging nine students, afford everyone the chance to participate. Head of School Nancy Wolf says, "Because Darrow is a small boarding school, with a 4-to-1 student-teacher ratio, there is an opportunity for strong connections between students and teachers. Teachers get to know students well, and expectations are high. They push students to do their best in classes, athletics, and co-curricular activities."
    • The substantive nature and climate of Darrow School offer students a setting where their abilities can prosper, and the School's distinctive educational philosophy is suited to all learning styles. At Darrow, students reach their full potential as motivated, thriving, college-bound learners with a greater understanding of themselves and the world.
    • To learn more about Darrow School, contact Jamie Hicks-Furgang, Director of Admission, at 518-794-6008 or visit www.darrowschool.org.

    Profile last updated: 12/13/2012

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