Darrow School vs. Hawthorne Valley School
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School Overview
School
Overview
WHY DARROW? Preparing students for success after high school means challenging them to find meaning in everything they do; modeling how to communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with a diverse group of human beings; advocating for yourself and your point of view; and caring about our world and the people around you.You will discover the features and benefits of Darrow throughout our website, but as to the question of Why Darrow?, the answer is straightforward - because now more than ever, the world needs what we offer.
Hawthorne Valley School is a Pre-K through Grade 12 Waldorf school and is part of a 700+ acre biodynamic farm in Columbia County, NY, nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires.
We accept boarding students in High School who participate in our Home-Based program, living with a school family.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences, ADHD, Dyslexia
depends on students individual needs
Year Founded
1932
1973
Students Body
Total Students
102 students
248 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
14
Pre-K Students
-
12
Kindergarten Students
-
29
Grade 1 Students
-
17
Grade 2 Students
-
14
Grade 3 Students
-
25
Grade 4 Students
-
24
Grade 5 Students
-
17
Grade 6 Students
-
17
Grade 7 Students
-
21
Grade 8 Students
-
4
Grade 9 Students
20
3
Grade 10 Students
30
23
Grade 11 Students
25
16
Grade 12 Students
27
12
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
77%
40%
Average Class Size
9
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:4
1:11
Average SAT score
1150
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Students are encouraged to dress comfortably but not in a way that will be immodest or distracting.)
(Students are encouraged to dress comfortably but not in a way that will be immodest or distracting.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 1 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$59,740
$20,370
Tuition Notes
includes tuition, room and board
Tuition range from 10,830 for 5 mornings of kindergarten to 20,370 for high school. Boarding fees not included.
% on Financial Aid
40%
n/a
Average Financial Aid Grant
$37,000
n/a
Acceptance Rate
65%
95%
Admissions Director
Nicholas Forcier
Amy Flaum
Admissions Associate
Lorrie Wechter
James Thompson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Peer Counselors, Student Government, Theater, Yearbook
After school arts club, After school drama program, Student Council, Yearbook