Stoneleigh Burnham School
Tel: (413)774-2711
- Stoneleigh-Burnham School is a college preparatory boarding/day school for girls in grades 7 12 and PG that offers a challenging academic program in which girls share their voice and intellect. Stoneleigh-Burnham School has an extensive college preparatory curriculum that includes the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and Honors courses.
- Students participate in nationally recognized programs in riding, athletics, visual/performing arts, public speaking and debate and are encouraged to develop their voice and their passion for learning.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1869 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 154 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 15% State avg.: 24% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 9 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | International Baccalaureate Art (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate Biology (HL), International Baccalaureate Chemistry (SL), International Baccalaureate Creativity, Action, Service (CAS), International Baccalaureate Dance (SL), International Baccalaureate English (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate French (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate Mathematics (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate Music (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate Spanish (HL & SL), International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $56,643 |
| % on Financial Aid | 50% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $32,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Eric Swartzentruber |
| Admissions Associate | Sharon Weyers |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Figure Skating, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, VolleyballAlpine Skiing, Ballet, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Figure Skating, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 18 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Blue Key Tourguides, Community Service Club, Debate Society, Drama Club, Gay Straight Alliance, Green Team, International Programs Club, Literary Society, Math Club, Outing Club, Peer Tutors, Photography Club, Resident Assistants, Riding Club, Student Alumnae Association, Student Council, Students of Color (SOC), Yearbook Debate Society, Drama Club, Green Team, Math Club, Outing Club, Peer Tutors, Riding Club, Yearbook, Blue Key Tourguides, Community Service Club, Gay Straight Alliance, International Programs Club, Literary Society, Photography Club, Resident Assistants, Student Alumnae Association, Student Council, Students of Color (SOC), |
School Notes
- Stoneleigh-Burnham School is an academic community that inspires girls to live meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover her best self and graduate with the confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge that her voice will be heard. Stoneleigh-Burnham School offers the promise of an exceptional educational and personal experience that can shape and change girls' lives in lasting ways. In our admissions process, we strive to see each girl realistically, as a combination of individual capabilities, opportunities and needs, and the Admissions Committee carefully evaluates each applicant's individual strengths and talents to determine the appropriateness of the school / student match. Stoneleigh-Burnham School seeks students who want to learn and who value education as a lifelong process of exploration and growth.
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