Buxton School
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(413) 458-3919
- Buxton School is a diverse, coed college-preparatory boarding and day school for students who are looking for stimulating, participatory academics; a committed arts program; and a community experience that is supportive and intentional.
- Founded as a progressive school in the 1920's, Buxton continues to educate in the belief that students learn best when they are engaged in meaningful activity in the context of community.
- In addition to a curriculum that readies students for the rigors of college, Buxton offers an extensive arts program that includes theatre, studio art, ceramics, music (composition, theory, and performance), photography, and a drum and dance program.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 90 students
- Yearly Tuition: $59,500
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Other school association(s) New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1928 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 90 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 27% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 4:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 36% |
| Average Class Size | 9 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (no dress code) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $59,500 |
| Tuition Notes | International student fee is an additional $4000 |
| % on Financial Aid | 45% |
| Admissions Director | Torie Nichols |
| Admissions Associate | Justina Trova |
| Endowment Size | $3 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Dance, Freestyle Skiing, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Ultimate FrisbeeAlpine Skiing, Basketball, Dance, Freestyle Skiing, Indoor Soccer, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Arts and Music Programs: Ceramics, Chorus, Creative Writing, Dance and Drumming, Drama, Orchestra, Photography, Printmaking, Studio Art, Video Production |
School Notes
- Buxton is a small, progressive and diverse boarding and day college preparatory school nestled in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. For the past 90 years, our faculty and staff have delighted in welcoming students to our egalitarian community to inspire and nurture their academic, artistic and social growth.
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