Burke Mountain Academy
Independent school · Grades 8–12
East Burke, VT
60 Alpine Ln, East Burke, VT 05832
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-College-going
- A-Years serving families
- BDiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in East Burke
- 90% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Growing: enrollment up 34% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in East Burke since at least 2011
In East Burke, Vermont, Burke Mountain Academy is an independent private school for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. About 67 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 34% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 90% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 163 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 8–12
- Students
- 67
- Teachers
- 10.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 28 girls, 39 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 163 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 90% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 60% of independent high schools in Vermont.
- Compared with 15 independent high schools in Vermont.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Burke Mountain Academy
What grades does Burke Mountain Academy serve?
Burke Mountain Academy serves grades 8–12.
How many students attend Burke Mountain Academy?
About 67 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Burke Mountain Academy?
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