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Buxton School

Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA view map
Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation

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For over 80 years, Buxton has been educating students in the progressive tradition. Experienced faculty nurture and challenge students in all aspects of their intellectual, artistic, and social lives. Discussion-based classes are the norm; advanced classes are offered in all academic areas; the arts program is varied and full. Central to the school experience are Work Program and the All-School Trip, an on-the-road urban study of a domestic or international city. The lovely 150-acre campus overlooks historic Williamstown. Williams College and the Clark Art Institute, exceptional resources, are right next door.

291 South Street, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA 01267
413-458-3919

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Director of Admission: Margo Cardner - Senior Recruitment Officer
Admissions Phone:413-458-3919Fax:413-458-9428
Email: Admissions@BuxtonSchool.org Website: www.BuxtonSchool.org


  • Application Deadline: February 01
  • Application Fee: $50
  • International Application Fee: $100
  • Accept TABS Admission Application: Yes
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  • Founded: 1928
  • Campus Size: 150 acres
  • Grades Offered: 9th-12th
  • Accredited by: NEASC
Student Body
Boarding
Grades 9th-12th 		Day
Grades 9th-12th 		Total
Girls     40 4 44
Boys     42 4 46
Total     82 8 90

Tuition and Financial Aid
  • 7-Day Boarding: $47,500
  • 5-Day Boarding: N/A
  • Day Tuition Fee: $29,000
  • Payment Plans: Offered
  • Need-Based Aid: Offered
  • Students Receiving Aid: 47.00%
  • Average Awarded: $0
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Average Class Size: 9

Full Time Teachers: 17

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 24.00%

Student/Teacher Ratio: 5:1

Advanced/Enrichment Programs
Support Programs
  • ESL: Beginning
  • ESL: Intermediate
  • ESL: Advanced
  • Learning Differences Support
English:
  • Creative Writing
  • Literature
  • Poetry
  • Writing Workshops
History:
  • European History
  • United States History
  • Africa, Art History, other electives
Foreign Languages:
  • Chinese-Mandarin
  • Spanish
  • Indonesian and private tutoring in other languages
Religion/Philosophy:
  • Philosophy
  • Social Justice
  • World Religions
  • other electives
Humanities/Social Sciences:
  • Anthropology
  • Economics
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Media Literacy, Film History, other electives
Sciences:
  • Anatomy
  • Animal Behavior
  • Astronomy
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Science
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Genetics
  • Geology
  • Marine Biology
  • Oceanography
  • Physics
  • Sports Medicine
Math:
  • Algebra
  • Calculus
  • Functions
  • Honors Math
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
Music:
  • Composition
  • Individual Instructions
  • Music Appreciation
  • Music History
  • Music Theory
  • Principles of Arranging
  • Solfege/Ear Training
  • Songwriting
  • Voice
  • Performance
Performing/Visual Arts:
  • Acting
  • Art
  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Design
  • Directing
  • Drama
  • Drawing
  • Fiber Arts
  • Film and Video
  • Metal
  • Painting
  • Photography
  • Pottery
  • Printmaking
  • Production
  • Screenwriting
  • Sculpture
  • Silkscreen
  • Stagecraft
  • Studio Art
  • Theater Arts
  • Playwriting
Special Programs:
  • Community Service
  • Independent Study
Distinctive or New Programs:
  • Work Program
    All-School Trip
    African and Balinese Dance/Drum

AP Courses Available:
  • many courses are honors level
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Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 3

Average Students Per Dorm: 40

No. of Girls Dorms: 2

No. of Boys Dorms: 1

Dorm Amenities:
 
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Dress Code: Casual

Student Life

Facilities

  • Basketball court(s)
  • Fitness Center

Clubs and Organizations

  • Chess Club
  • Community Service
  • Dorm Proctors
  • Environmental Club
  • Gardening
  • Horseback Riding
  • Newspaper
  • Peer Tutoring
  • Photography
  • Sexualities Club
  • Snowboarding
  • Student Activities
  • Student Publications
  • Theater
  • Weightlifting
  • Woodworking Club
  • Yearbook
  • Yoga
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Arts
  • A Cappella Group
  • Chamber Choir
  • Chamber Ensemble
  • Chamber Orchestra
  • Choral Music
  • Dance
  • Drama Club
  • Folk Music Club
  • Guitar Ensemble
  • Improvisation Group
  • Jazz Ensemble
  • Rock Band
  • String Ensemble
  • Tech Crew
  • Theater
  • Chorus
Interscholastic Sports
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Sports
  • Alpine Skiing
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Camping
  • Cross-Country Running
  • Dance
  • Equestrian
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Martial Arts
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nordic Skiing
  • Outdoor Education
  • Ski Jumping
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Weight Lifting
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College Information

Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%

Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Bennington College
Cornell University
Mount Holyoke College
Oberlin College
Reed College

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores

25th percentile 75th percentile
Critical Reading NA NA
Mathematics NA NA
Writing NA NA



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