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Strengths Only girls' IB boarding school in NE, 6:1 ratio, 30 horses on campus, World debate competitors, 150+ years history
Clubs Equestrian, Debate, Athletics, Performing Arts, Visual Arts
Stages Middle School, High School
Introduction
Stoneleigh-Burnham School is a boarding and day school for girls, serving grades 7-12 and postgraduate, founded in 1869. It is the first girls' school and only girls' boarding school in New England to offer the International Baccalaureate. The school has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and draws students from 13 states and 12 countries.
Stoneleigh-Burnham School has 140 pupils, typical class sizes of 10, instruction in English.
Location
Stoneleigh-Burnham School is located at 574 Bernardston Road in Greenfield, MA, in the scenic Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts.
Stages
The school serves grades 7-12 plus a postgraduate year, divided into Middle School (founded 2004) and Upper School.
Type
Stoneleigh-Burnham is a boarding and day school for girls with no co-educational option.
Pupil Nationality Mix
18% of students are international. Students come from 13 states and 12 countries.
Additional learning support
EEV Center and Wingspan support programmes are available.
Academics
Stoneleigh-Burnham School teaches IB (DP) for students aged 12 to 19.
Curriculum
The school is the first girls' school and only girls' boarding school in New England to offer the International Baccalaureate. Academic support and college counselling are provided.
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Higher Education Progression
Graduates are accepted to institutions including Princeton, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, and Brown.
Wellbeing
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
EEV Center and Wingspan programmes provide academic support.
Admissions
Admissions
The school accepts boarding and day students for grades 7-12 and postgraduate.
FAQs
Is Stoneleigh-Burnham a girls' only school?
Yes, it is a boarding and day school exclusively for girls in grades 7-12 and postgraduate.
Does the school offer the IB?
Yes, it is the first girls' school and only girls' boarding school in New England to offer the International Baccalaureate.
What is the equestrian programme?
The school has 30 horses on campus and offers a full equestrian programme for students.
How international is the student body?
18% of students are international, with students coming from 13 states and 12 countries.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
The school maintains a 6:1 student-teacher ratio with an average class size of 10.
Where do graduates go to university?
Graduates are accepted to Princeton, Stanford, Columbia, Cornell, Duke, Brown, and other institutions.
When was the school founded?
Stoneleigh-Burnham was founded in 1869 and has over 150 years of history.
Is the school accredited?
Yes, it holds IB World School status and is accredited by NEASC, TABS, AISNE, SBSA, AISAP, and NAIS.
Does the school have a debate programme?
Yes, 22 students have competed at the World Individual Debate and Public Speaking Championship.
What summer programmes are available?
Summer programmes include riding camps, animation, and volleyball.
