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Burr And Burton Academy

57 Seminary Ave, Manchester, VT, 05254-0525 -

School Notes Overview:

Burr and Burton Academy is an independent, coeducational New England secondary school that serves as the school of choice for students from Manchester and several surrounding communities. Burr and Burton is committed to educating students of diverse backgrounds and talents in a warm and caring environment that encourages excellence and community. Burr and Burton offers a broad and challenging curriculum that seeks a balance between science and the liberal arts. Faculty members strive to instill in their students a love of lifelong learning through their examples and their guidance. The school actively promotes good citizenship, personal responsibility, and service to the wider community....

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School Overview:

	Burr And Burton Academy
School Membership(s)	Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Bennington County, VT
Student Body
Total Students	598 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VT) School Avg.
% Students of Color	1%	8%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 158 students
	Grade 10 - 142 students
	Grade 11 - 143 students
	Grade 12 - 155 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	45 teachers
	This School	(VT) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Burr and Burton Academy is an independent, coeducational New England secondary school that serves as the school of choice for students from Manchester and several surrounding communities. Burr and Burton is committed to educating students of diverse backgrounds and talents in a warm and caring environment that encourages excellence and community. Burr and Burton offers a broad and challenging curriculum that seeks a balance between science and the liberal arts. Faculty members strive to instill in their students a love of lifelong learning through their examples and their guidance. The school actively promotes good citizenship, personal responsibility, and service to the wider community.
Profile last updated: 01/18/2007

In the News:

Bulldog hockey moving on up (Bennington Banner)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 12:27:32 am
MANCHESTER --They’ll be working to repeat as state champions, but this year it’ll be at a new level. A season ago, the Burr and Burton Academy girls varsity ice hockey team defeated Missisquoi Valley Union, 3-2, in the Lake Division state title game for the Bulldogs’ second crown in three years.
BBA hockey up to the challenge (Bennington Banner)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 12:27:32 am
MANCHESTER -- It’s going to be a big step, but the Burr and Burton Academy boys varsity hockey team is prepared to run the gauntlet. One year after making an appearance in the Vermont Division-II state championship tilt, the Bulldogs will have to cope with the departure of six seniors from the roster, while acclimating to the D-I level.
Town, school rebuilding ball field (The Barre Montpelier Times Argus)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 08:07:37 am
MANCHESTER — Burr and Burton Academy and Manchester are working together to restore the town's only full-size baseball field at Dana L. Thompson Memorial Park. ... - By PATRICK McARDLE STAFF WRITER
BBA student denies assault (Bennington Banner)
posted on November 17, 2009 at 02:35:10 pm
KEITH WHITCOMB JR. BENNINGTON -- A Burr and Burton Academy student has pleaded not guilty in Bennington District Court to assaulting another student on campus and violating an abuse prevention order.
Business News Roundup (Bennington Banner)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 02:42:32 am
Bookshop marks 30 years under current owners BENNINGTON -- The Bennington Bookshop, which is marking 30 years under the current owners, Rick and Ellen Havlak, was established in 1928 by Ron Sinclair. Sinclair had purchased the Griswald Department Store, which was located approximately where the Bennington Banner now stands.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (05254)	School Zip (05254)	(VT) State Average
Population (Approximate)	227 people	608,822 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	70%	34%
Population Average Age	57 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$60,000	$38,372
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.6 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	28 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	84% / 16%	59% / 41%