Burr and Burton Academy
Tel:
(802) 362-1775
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.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 665 students
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Burr and Burton Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1829 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 665 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 9% |
| Students by Grade |
|
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 65% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 12 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 17 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, WrestlingAlpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling |
School Notes
- Burr and Burton Academy`s mission is to educate students intellectually and morally for a life of responsibility, integrity and service. 665 students and an average class size of 18. College matriculation rate of over 80 percent. SAT scores 122 points higher than the national average. 85 percent extracurricular participation rate. 12 AP courses. 60 percent participate in 16 sports, with two JV teams for virtually every varsity team. The Performing Arts Department offers over a dozen major performance opportunities a year. Over 50 international students from Europe, Asia and South America. A new Mountain Campus lets students immerse themselves in environmental studies
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Burr and Burton Academy also viewed these schools: Mountain School At Winhall, Rock Point School, Maple Street School, The Putney School and Rice Memorial High School.
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bondville Grades: PK-8 | 82 students
9.6 miles
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802) 297-2662 9.6 PK-8
82 - Burlington Grades: 9-12 | 30 students
93.7 miles
1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408
(802) 863-1104 93.7 9-12
30 - Manchester Center Grades: K-8 | 120 students
1.1 miles
322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802) 362-7137 1.1 K-8
120 - Putney Grades: 9-12 | 226 students
29 miles
418 Houghton Brook Rd
Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387-6219 29 9-12
226 - South Burlington Grades: 9-12 | 331 students
89.4 miles
99 Proctor Avenue
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 862-6521 89.4 9-12
331
School Reviews
Recent Articles
A search for a teaching job in the midst of a severe recession takes much longer than it does in good economic times. Here's how to handle this situation.
Marketing yourself in tough times requires attention to details. Here are some tips to help you achieve success.
You cannot rank private schools. We explain why.
