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Bard Academy at Simon's Rock
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  • Private, Boarding
  • GREAT BARRINGTON, MA

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Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A+
  2. Diversity
    grade A+
  3. Teachers
    grade A minus
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade C

About

84 ALFORD ROAD
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA 01230
About Bard Academy at Simon's Rock...

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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Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
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Average SAT
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Complete High School in 2 Years & Graduate from College 2 Years Early

academic spotlight

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 responses
Poll
100%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 4 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 5 responses
  • Weekend Events
    60%
  • International Club Events
    20%
  • Pep rallies
    20%
  • Spirit Week
    20%

Boarding

Students Boarding
65%
Boarding Days Per Week
7-day
Top Countries
China, Japan
International Boarding Students
12%

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 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

Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National
17:1
Poll
100%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 4 responses
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

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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 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

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