Bard Academy at Simon's Rock
- Private, Boarding
- GREAT BARRINGTON, MA
Private School
Bard Academy at Simon's Rock
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding
- 9-10
- GREAT BARRINGTON, MA
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 11 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Teachersgrade A minus
- College Prepgrade A+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Sportsgrade C
About
Applying
Application Deadline
January 15
Application Fee
$0
Interview Required
Yes
Required/Recommended Tests
ISEE, SSAT, TOEFL
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$43,152
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)
$57,120
Received Financial Aid
No data available
Average Financial Aid
$28,400
From Bard Academy at Simon's Rock
Bard Academy is the nation’s first two-year boarding and day program designed to prepare 9th and 10th graders to start college early. Within six years of entering Bard Academy as a high school freshman, a student who matriculates into the College will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. The Academy curriculum is designed and taught by college professors.
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Academics
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Complete High School in 2 Years & Graduate from College 2 Years Early
Immediately following the 10th grade, you’ll enter Bard College at Simon’s Rock as a first-year student and begin your college career in a community of like-minded students. Our alumni are Fulbright Fellows, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Genius Grant recipients. They are innovators making their mark in finance, the arts, literature, politics, academia, and science, often while still in their 20s.
Culture & Safety
Poll
100%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 4 responsesPoll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 4 responsesBoarding
Students Boarding
65%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Students
Diversity
grade A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
41
25%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 4 responses100%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 4 responses25%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 4 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National
17:1Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 4 responsesPoll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 4 responsesPoll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 4 responsesMap
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 4 responses75%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 4 responses50%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 4 responsesBard Academy at Simon's Rock Reviews
Rating 4.09 out of 5 11 reviews
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At Bard I have found my niche. In this school, support each individual's interest. I am into technology and 3D printing, and my teachers have always been welcome to integrate my fascination in these areas to support my academic learning. Because this is a small school, individualized support is always available. I did not give all 5 stars because the school is open and I am sometimes concerned about safety.
PT 1- I didn't go to Bard Academy and therefore shouldn't be writing this, but I feel the need to let potential applicants know about their financial aid awards and admissions. I put my heart and soul into getting into Bard, and for months I stressed and worked myself to the bone. And it paid off, I got in. I was elated, but of course, the financial aid grant was far from what my parents could make work. When COVID 'arrived' and schools and businesses shut down, my mother lost her job, and my dad's business was hanging on threads. We tried explaining this to the Admissions/Financial aid team our situation, but instead of a response, were met with a couple thousand dollars knocked down from the massive price tag. We were grateful of course, but also put off guard at the lack of communication in contrast to their welcoming admissions team in the fall. It became very clear throughout quarantine that they don't usually get families coming from my financial background.
Bard Academy has been an amazing place for me, providing me with the knowledge and facilities to grow in my learning, expand my interests, and meet new and interesting people who I know I will continue to have a bond with for the rest of my life. There are places where improvement can be made, specifically around communication between students and administration, but I see an active effort from the administration to make those changes. In my first few months, I was able to meet new friends, and I was surprised at how accepting and welcoming the community is. Teachers are engaged and passionate, and I enjoyed subjects that I have disliked in the past, because the teachers are engaged and actively encourage participation. In one of my favorite classes, bioethics, my teacher told us that we shouldn't be afraid to question the perspectives he stated in discussions. Bard Academy has resources available to students, including personal tutoring, teacher office hours, and a writing center.