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Burke Mountain Academy

Po Box 78, East Burke, VT, 05832-0583 -

School Notes Overview:

While Burke Mountain Academy is continually evolving and changing, its core values remain the same unique in its blending of independence and community, athletics and academics, respect for others as well as one's self. Each of these plays an equally important role in developing a sound mind, healthy body and lively spirit. The three essential ingredients Burke Mountain Academy believes a student must achieve to face and conquer the many mountains that lie ahead, and, ultimately, fulfill a dream....

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School Overview:

	Burke Mountain Academy
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Caledonia County, VT
Student Body
Total Students	51 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	8%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 7 students
	Grade 10 - 10 students
	Grade 11 - 17 students
	Grade 12 - 17 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
	This School	(VT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:5	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	181 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

While Burke Mountain Academy is continually evolving and changing, its core values remain the same unique in its blending of independence and community, athletics and academics, respect for others as well as one's self. Each of these plays an equally important role in developing a sound mind, healthy body and lively spirit. The three essential ingredients Burke Mountain Academy believes a student must achieve to face and conquer the many mountains that lie ahead, and, ultimately, fulfill a dream.
Profile last updated: 01/28/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (05832)	School Zip (05832)	(VT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	843 people	608,822 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	44%	34%
Population Average Age	41 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$43,000	$38,372
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	29 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	75% / 25%	59% / 41%