Private School
Bard Academy at Simon's Rock
- A+Overall Grade
- Private, Boarding
- 9-10
- Great Barrington, MA
- 10 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
Bard Academy at Simon's Rock is offering socially distanced, in-person classes. Learn more about our response and reopening plans at simons-rock.edu/covid19. Learn More
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityNG
- TeachersA
- College PrepNG
- Clubs & ActivitiesA-
- SportsC
Applying
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
88%
Average Financial Aid
$28,400
From Bard Academy at Simon's Rock
Bard Academy at Simon's Rock is the nation’s only two-year high school that provides guaranteed admission to early college after 10th grade to one of the most respected academic institutions in the U.S., Bard College at Simon’s Rock. We haven’t condensed high school; instead, we’ve created a program that takes a collegiate approach to learning. Unlike many high schools, at Bard Academy, asking questions is not a distraction, but a welcome starting point for intellectual discovery in a truly academic, inclusive, and supportive community. Since Bard Academy shares faculty with Bard College at Simon’s Rock, students build meaningful relationships with their future college professors. Faculty are leading scholars in their fields of study and experts at engaging younger students.
Academics
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Culture & Safety
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.4 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.4 responses
Boarding
Students
Diversity
NG
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 responses
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.4 responses
- 25%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.4 responses
Teachers
Poll
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.4 responses
Poll
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.4 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
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 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.4 responses
- 50%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.4 responses
Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Reviews
10 reviews
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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.
The academics here are absolutely incredible! Coming from a small public school, I found the transition made easier by the incredible staff here. They are all kind and understanding and care about helping you to succeed.