Academics

List of 5 items.

  • Number of Courses –

    120
  • Science Courses –

    Advanced physics, environmental science, advanced biology, biochemistry, and more...
  • World Languages –

    French, Spanish, Latin
  • The Center for Learning –

    A center for learning support on campus.
  • Advisory –

    Led by a faculty member, 6-8 advisees per advisor, meets 2 times per week.

Athletics and Outdoor Activities

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  • Athletic Amenities –

    • Five playing fields and two practice fields
    • Basketball court
    • Fitness center
    • Ice hockey rink
    • Skiing/snowboarding at Mount Snow Resort and their Carinthia Park
    • Fall and Spring Crew
    • Six tennis courts
    • On-campus ski hill; three ski jumps with snowmaking
    • Indoor and outdoor ropes courses; indoor climbing wall
    • 30 km of trails (for cross-country running and skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, and hiking)
    • Technical, single-track mountain biking course
    • Equestrian program
    • Outdoor Programs (hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, camping)
  • Athletic Opportunities –

    20+ sports at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and 3rds/recreational levels

Studio and Performing Arts

List of 6 items.

  • Theater –

    (3 productions per year, full theater curriculum, technical theater)
  • 350-seat performing arts center

  • Music –

    music theory, electronic music, recording, private lesson program, and vocal, jazz, and chamber ensembles
  • Dance –

    ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, contemporary
  • Dance studio with Harlequin hard-wood sprung floor

  • Studio Art –

    painting, drawing, pottery, 3-D art, portfolio development, filmmaking, digital photography, black and white photography

Key Stats

Total students: 215 from 20 states and 21 countries

Student/faculty ratio: 8:1

Average class size: 10 students

Boarding/day: 80 percent boarding, 20 percent day

Domestic/international: 75 percent domestic, 25 percent international

Driving times: 1.5 hours from Hartford, 2.5 hours from Boston, 4 hours from New York City
Vermont Academy is a coed college preparatory boarding and day school in southern Vermont, serving grades 9-12 plus a postgraduate year.