Stratton Mountain School
Tel: (802)297-1886
- Stratton Mountain School is a winter sports academy based at Stratton Mountain in the heart of Southern Vermont's Green Mountains.
- Our community of students, teachers, coaches and administrators share the pursuit of excellence in education and sport.
- As the first ski academy accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, SMS has a strong tradition of college preparatory academics combined with the most comprehensive and innovative training programs available to alpine skiers, snowboarders, nordic skiers, freeskiers and freestyle skiers.
- Please visit www.gosms.org to learn more about Stratton Mountain School and requirements for admission.
Quick Stats
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 134 students
- Yearly Tuition: $53,500
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / rolling
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1972 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 134 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 7% State avg.: 8% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 80% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Honors American History II, Honors Biology, Honors Calculus I & II, Honors English 11 & 12, Honors Environmental Science, Honors French III, IV & V, Honors Geometry, Algebra II & Pre-Calculus, Honors Multicultural Studies, Honors Physics, Honors Spanish III, IV & V, |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Outlined in Student-Parent Handbook) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $53,500 |
| Tuition Notes | The above tuition is for Full Term Boarding Students. There are different tuition rates as well: http://www.gosms.org/admissions/tuition-financial-aid |
| % on Financial Aid | 45% |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Kate Nolan |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Cross Country, Cycling, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, TennisAlpine Skiing, Baseball, Cross Country, Cycling, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Mentoring Program, Student Council, Student Leadership |
School Notes
- The SMS faculty brings years of practical and academic experience into the classroom. More than 50 percent of our teaching staff holds a master`s degree. Individually, they are world-class athletes, historians, physicists, linguists, artists, farmers, and professional writers. Each faculty member incorporates his or her passion for teaching and a solid foundation in their field of study into the curriculum. Our commitment to employ teachers whose sole responsibility is teaching has resulted in an exceptional legion of academic staff. Importantly, our teachers have a passion for education, and they make great strides to ensure SMS student athletes are successful in the classroom. Stratton Mountain School offers a rich environment - one that is intellectually challenging both in and out of the classroom. During their years at SMS, our student athletes learn to demand excellence from themselves, to balance high expectations, and to maintain a rigorous schedule. They develop the crucial ability to translate independence into the sense of responsibility and maturity they will need to be successful in college and life beyond. Small classes emphasize the dynamic learning environment, ensuring each student athlete receives the attention he or she deserves. The rich learning environments combine interactive, hands-on application with video and audio tutorials. During the winter, the academic schedule is purposely constructed to cater to the aspiring world-class athlete without diminishing his or her academic course load.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school is Manchester Village School (13.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West River Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is West River Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South LondonderryWest River Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 17 students
0.6 miles
3650 Route 100 North Ste D
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802)824-50330.6PK-K
17 - South LondonderryWest River Montessori Inc.Montessori SchoolGrades: PK-KG | 24 students
2.4 miles
Po Box 26
South Londonderry, VT 05155
(802)824-00332.4PK-KG
24 - BondvilleGrades: PK-8 | 71 students
5 miles
9 School St
Bondville, VT 05340
(802)297-26625PK-8
71 - Manchester CenterGrades: K-8 | 115 students
12.4 miles
322 Maple St
Manchester Center, VT 05255
(802)362-713712.4K-8
115 - ManchesterManchester Village SchoolSpecial Education SchoolGrades: 9-12 | 8 students
13.2 miles
Po Box 888
Manchester, VT 05254
(802)362-489813.29-12
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