Hawthorne Valley School vs. Darrow School
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School Overview
School
Overview
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.
WHY DARROW? We prepare you for success after high school, challenge you to find meaning in everything you do, modeling how to communicate, collaborate, and cooperate with diverse human beings, advocating for yourself and your point of view, and care about your world and the people around you.You will discover the features and benefits of Darrow throughout our website.
And as to the question of Why Darrow? The answer is simple-because now, more than ever, students need what Darrow offers.
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
depends on students individual needs
Mild Learning Differences, ADHD, Dyslexia
Year Founded
1973
1932
Students Body
Total Students
289 students
114 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
14
-
Pre-K Students
39
-
Kindergarten Students
19
-
Grade 1 Students
21
-
Grade 2 Students
23
-
Grade 3 Students
23
-
Grade 4 Students
35
-
Grade 5 Students
17
-
Grade 6 Students
26
-
Grade 7 Students
20
-
Grade 8 Students
4
-
Grade 9 Students
15
20
Grade 10 Students
13
30
Grade 11 Students
9
25
Grade 12 Students
11
27
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
27 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
40%
77%
Average Class Size
18
9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:29
1:4
Average SAT score
n/a
1150
Classroom Dress Code
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.)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$20,370
$67,950
Tuition Notes
Tuition range from 10,830 for 5 mornings of kindergarten to 20,370 for high school. Boarding fees not included.
Tuition and Room + Board
% on Financial Aid
n/a
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$37,000
Acceptance Rate
95%
44%
Admissions Director
Amy Flaum
Vince Schmidt
Admissions Associate
James Thompson
Lorrie Wechter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
14
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
After school arts club, After school drama program, Student Council, Yearbook
Peer Counselors, Publications, Student Government, Theater, Yearbook