Stoneleigh-Burnham School
Greenfield
Massachusetts
United States
Overview
Stoneleigh-Burnham School, founded in 1869, is a gender-inclusive boarding and day school nestled in the Connecticut River Valley of Western Massachusetts. Educating students in Grades 7 - 12 and postgraduate (PG) on our beautiful 100-acre campus, the School inspires students to pursue meaningful lives based on honor, respect, and intellectual curiosity. Each student is challenged to discover their best self and graduate with confidence to think independently and act ethically, secure in the knowledge that their voice will be heard. Stoneleigh-Burnham provides opportunities outside the classroom for a well-rounded educational experience. These include, but are not limited to, artistic endeavors in both the visual and performing arts, athletic pursuits, numerous clubs and affinity groups, as well as a world-class Debate and Public Speaking Society and an internationally recognized equestrian program. Our students have unlimited opportunities to explore their opinions, develop their arguments, engage their voices, and practice self-advocacy both inside and outside the classroom. The School’s Debate and Public Speaking Society participates in the Debating Association of New England Independent Schools (DANEIS), which provides opportunities for public speakers and debaters to compete both regionally and internationally. Founded in 1978, DANEIS now includes 30 member and affiliated schools. Twenty (and counting) Stoneleigh-Burnham students have ranked as World Competitors in Debate & Public Speaking. Stoneleigh-Burnham’s Equestrian Program provides riders of all levels quality instruction in Hunters, Jumpers, Equitation, Eventing, and Dressage. As the first and only secondary school equestrian facility in the United States to achieve prestigious certification via the British Horse Society, our on-campus Equestrian Center facilities include: two indoor riding rings, an expansive outdoor facility with an enclosed sand ring, a European-style Derby field, a cross-country course with levels from beginner novice to preliminary, an extensive trail network encircling our 100-acre campus, a heated viewing room, two heated barns, and an equine rehabilitation facility.
Academics
Summary: As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Stoneleigh-Burnham School prepares students for the challenges of college, university, and beyond. Beginning in Grade 11, our students attend college application seminars and meet regularly with our Director of College Counseling, enjoying a highly individualized approach to their college application process. The School’s also invites college admission representatives to campus each fall to meet with our students. Stoneleigh-Burnham is small by design. Our intentionally small classes provide each student with the support they need to take risks in their learning. Students are supported inside and outside of the classroom by faculty and staff who serves as houseparents, coaches, and advisors. This translates to a living and learning environment where students are truly known and thus provided with the skilled instruction and encouragement to become their best selves. A unique educational program at Stoneleigh-Burnham is the School’s Voice and Empowerment Certificate Program, VOICE10. VOICE10 is a deep dive into the practice of discovering a student's authentic voice and training them to deliver their unique point of view to the world. Over the course of one year, our students become skilled advocates for their own opinion, knowledge, and values due to a dedicated elective stream, master classes, and involvement with the Debate & Public Speaking Society.
Department Director Lauren Cunniffe
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size: 10
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 32
Number of AP Courses Offered: 0
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Learning Center
- Peer Tutoring
- Study Skills Assistance
- Subject Tutoring
- Technology Center
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 3
Average Students Per Dorm: 30
Number of Girls Dorms: 3
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
Students come from across the country and around the world. With a diverse representation of countries, states, cities, and towns, it’s a unique environment to live and learn with classmates and teachers. Ask any of the School's over 5,000 alumnae what they remember best about their experience at Stoneleigh-Burnham School and they will tell you it's their community of friends that became family. Weekends are full of activities, from local community service projects, to cultural experiences at area colleges and universities, to experiencing all four seasons of New England, to traveling to nearby cities (Boston is 90 minutes away and New York City is approximately 3 hours away).
Facilities
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Pool
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
- Softball Diamond
- Tennis Courts
- Dance Studio
- Weight Room
- Equestrian Facilities
Other Facilities
Riding Rings
Clubs & Organizations
- Community Service
- Debate Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- National Honor Society
- Outing Club
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Yearbook
- GSA
Arts & Athletics
Summary: Arts and athletics are thoroughly integrated into the School’s educational program. Each student will find their place in our arts and athletic programs, from the experienced artist to the novice athlete. Each trimester and season provides an opportunity to acquire skills, experience leadership, and grow personally on the field, court, trail, studio, theater, and barn. Through the arts and athletics, students expand their own expectations of their abilities, develop leadership skills that are transferable beyond the classroom or the arenas, and learn how to be an important entity of a larger project or team.
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director:
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Horseback Riding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Dance
- Equestrian
- Horseback Riding
- Tennis
- Yoga
Graduates
Summary: Stoneleigh-Burnham School prepares students to identify and apply to the colleges that best meet their goals and interests. Proudly, 100% of our graduating seniors are accepted into college each year and our college acceptance list is as dynamic as our students. As an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, Stoneleigh-Burnham School prepares students for the challenges of college, university, and beyond. Beginning in Grade 11, our students attend college application seminars and meet regularly with our Director of College Counseling, enjoying a highly individualized approach to their college application process. The School also invites college admission representatives to campus each fall to meet with our students. For more information please visit our website: sbschool.org/academics/college-counseling
College Information
Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
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| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile |
Vital Information
Student Body Type: All Girls
Total Boarding: 45
Total Day: 80
Total Enrollment: 125
Boys: 0
Girls: 125
Boarding Grades Offered: 7-12
Day Grades Offered: 7-12
School Type: Middle, High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Other
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $57,950
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $34,600
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 50%
Average Awarded: $34,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $
Contact
Director of Admissions: Mara Kohls
Admissions Phone: 413 774 2711
Fax: 413 772 2602
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.sbschool.org
Nearby Schools
- Bement School - 5mi / 7 km
- Deerfield Academy - 5mi / 8 km
- Northfield Mount Hermon School - 6mi / 10 km
- The Putney School - 26mi / 42 km
- Buxton School - 32mi / 52 km
- Dublin School - 33mi / 54 km
