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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. ...read more
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Darrow School |
| School Level |
High school
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| School
Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education
National Association of Independent Schools
National Independent Private Schools Association
The Association of Boarding Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Other |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 9 - 12 |
| Year
Founded |
1932 |
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County |
Columbia County, NY |
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| Total
Students |
123 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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NY )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
19% |
21% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 9 - 17 students | | Grade 10 - 30 students | | Grade 11 - 44 students | | Grade 12 - 32 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
25 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
50% |
| Average Class Size |
9 |
| Classroom dress code |
Casual |
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School |
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NY )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:5 |
1:10
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
224 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
7 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$38,500 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
30% |
| Acceptance
Rate |
65% |
| Headmaster |
Nancy Wolf |
| Admissions
Director |
Jamie Hicks |
| Admissions
Associate |
Jesse Downs |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
12 |
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Sports |
| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | | Basketball | Cross Country | | Fencing | Lacrosse | | Mountain Biking | Snowboarding | | Soccer | Softball | | Tennis | Ultimate Frisbee |
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| Total Extracurricular
Organizations |
4 |
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Extracurriculars |
| Yearbook | Theater | | Student Government | Peer Counselors |
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- Darrow School: Hands-on Education for More Than 70 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, Director of Admission, at 518-794-6008 or visit www.darrowschool.org.
- Profile last updated: 06/30/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
12125 ) |
| School
Zip (
12125 ) |
(
NY ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
1,493 people |
18,975,234 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
37% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
38 years old |
35 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.3 persons |
2.5 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$42,063 |
$44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5.6 rooms |
4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
53 years old |
58 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (12125)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
70% / 30% |
41% / 59% |
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