Burr and Burton Academy vs. Long Trail School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Burr and Burton Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
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Long Trail School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Vermont for:
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Overview
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.
Long Trail School serves 222 students in grades 6-12, is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Long Trail School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1829
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Students Body
Total Students
665 students
222 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
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30
Grade 7 Students
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53
Grade 8 Students
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26
Grade 9 Students
175
41
Grade 10 Students
163
27
Grade 11 Students
154
26
Grade 12 Students
173
19
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
65%
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Average Class Size
16
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Number of AP Classes
12
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:10
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17
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Sports
Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling
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