Buxton School
Williamstown
Massachusetts
United States
Overview
For almost 100 years, Buxton School has been educating students to be ethical and engaged citizens of the world. A progressive, all-gender boarding and day high school located in the beautiful Berkshire mountains of western Massachusetts, our school is centered around inquiry, community, and creativity. We take teenagers seriously—as thinkers, decision-makers, creators, and citizens. The school has long believed that a student’s entire lived experience is the most important aspect of their education; as a result, Buxton was designed (and continues) to provide an experience that helps young people grow as thinkers, community members, creators and do-ers. Through small, challenging seminar-style classes; multiple leadership opportunities; hands-on service to the community; a broad and deep arts program; a diverse student body; and an intentional living experience, Buxton students have a high-school experience that is smart, compelling, and long-lasting. Our students relish their time while they are here, and they leave Buxton ready to take on—and succeed—in college and in life.
Academics
Summary: At Buxton, education is what we give and it’s what we get. We believe that learning is universal, and is as based in experience as it is in the classroom. As a progressive, supportive and enriching preparatory school, we are tasked with providing a rich and varied academic and artistic program for our students. Small classes, dedicated and accessible teachers, a 4:1 student to faculty ratio, and classes that push the limits of what and how we think make up the core of the Buxton educational experience.
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Average Class Size: 10
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 12
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 60%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Evening Study Assistance
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Poetry
History
- Medieval History
- United States History
- Art History
Foreign Languages
Religion / Philosophy
- Philosophy
Sciences
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Health
- Marine Biology
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Science
Music
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Individual Instructions
- Music Theory
- Orchestra
- Songwriting
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Personal Finance
- Outdoor Education
Distinctive or New Programs
- S
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 3
Average Students Per Dorm: 30
Number of Girls Dorms: 0
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
- Refrigerator
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Our students are kept busy through an ever-changing calendar of events, excursions and activities. Students of any degree of interest and ability are urged to take part, and everyone is counted on to support each other’s efforts — as co-participant, audience member or encouraging friend.
Facilities
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Soccer Field
- Weight Room
- Athletic Fields
- Cross Country Trails
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Dorm Proctors
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Student Activities
- Yearbook
- Farming
- Outdoor Activities
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director:
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Ultimate Frisbee
Recreational Sports
- Camping
- Dance
- Hiking
- Outdoor Education
- Snowboarding
- Fitness
- Skiing
- Bocce Ball
Graduates
Summary: During junior year, students pick a dedicated college advisor to help them through the admissions process. All college advisors also work in tandem with each other to learn from and leverage the experience of the entire faculty in the college admissions process. In the late fall, each college advisor presents the entire faculty with the final lists of college choices for their advisees, and the faculty develops a plan for the best possible outcomes.
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Williams Collge:
Wesleyan University:
Spelman College:
Guilford College:
College of the Atlantic:
Oberlin College:
Skidmore College:
Culinary Institute of America:
Northeastern University:
Bennington College:
Reed College:
University of Rochester:
Warren Wilson College:
Hampshire College:
Bryn Mawr:
Carlton College:
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 41
Total Day: 9
Total Enrollment: 50
Boys: 26
Girls: 24
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep
Application Deadline: February 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $62,000
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $38,000
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: %
Average Awarded: $25,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $3,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Justina Trova
Admissions Phone: 413 458 3919
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.BuxtonSchool.org
Nearby Schools
- Miss Hall’s School - 19mi / 31 km
- Darrow School - 19mi / 31 km
- Emma Willard School - 23mi / 37 km
- Stoneleigh-Burnham School - 32mi / 52 km
- Bement School - 33mi / 53 km
- Deerfield Academy - 33mi / 53 km
