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Berkshire School is a co-ed college preparatory boarding school offering a rigorous academic course of study. Pioneering programs—such as Advanced Math/Science Research, Sustainability and Resource Management and Chinese language—coexist with advanced sections and AP offerings in all disciplines. With a range of artistic and athletic offerings, a state-the-art academic building, a brand new 117,000-square-foot athletic facility, and national recognition for its efforts in environmental conservation, it is an extraordinary setting in which students are encouraged to learn, in the words of the school motto, “not just for school, but for life.”
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$76,100
Enrollment
433
International Students
18%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
68%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:4
Endowment
$214 million
AP
17
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Class Size
12
Boarding %
91
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2021-2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Columbia University | 1 + |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 + |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 + |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + |
| #9 | Duke University | 1 + |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Environmental Science
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Environmental Science
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French Language and Culture
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Chemistry
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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Statistics
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United States History
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Comparative Government and Politics
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Computer Science A
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United States Government and Politics
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Crew
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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American Football
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Golf
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Ice Hockey
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Lacrosse
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Mountain Biking
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Skiing
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Soccer
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Squash
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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1907 Society
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Beatles Club
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Berkshire Aviators
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Business and Entrepreneurship Club
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Chess Club
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Creative Arts Club
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1907 Society
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Beatles Club
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Berkshire Aviators
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Business and Entrepreneurship Club
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Chess Club
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Creative Arts Club
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Dog Walking Club
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Environmental Action Club
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French Club
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Games Club
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GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)
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Gender Equity Club
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Harry Styles Club
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Investment Club
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Japanese Club
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Karaoke Club
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Kindness Club
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Kitchen Club
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The LD (Learning Differences) Alliance Club
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Model UNMath Club
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Neuroscience and Mental Awareness Club
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Operation Smile
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Outing Club
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Ping Pong Club
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Poetry Club
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Robotics Club
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Sailing Club
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Self Love Club
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Slam Poetry Club
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Stock and Crypto Club
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True Crime Club
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WBSL - Berkshire School’s Radio Station
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Young Republicans Club
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BSU (Black Student Union)
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Book Club
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Green & Gray Newspaper
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Green & Gray Society
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Islamic Affinity
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Jewish Affinity
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LASA (Latin American Student Association)
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Philosophy Club
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TEDx Club
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Arts
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Chamber Choir
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Chorus
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Improvisation
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Jazz
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Music Theory
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Vocal
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Chamber Choir
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Chorus
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Improvisation
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Jazz
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Music Theory
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Vocal
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2D Design
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3D Design
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Ceramics
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Digital Art
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Digital Music
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Photography
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Sculpture
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Studio Art
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Frequently Ask Questions about Berkshire School
Tell me a bit about Berkshire School.
Berkshire School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1907 , and currently has about 433 students, 18.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.berkshireschool.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.berkshireschool.org.
Does Berkshire School have rigorous academic requirements?
Berkshire School is offering 17 AP courses.
Berkshire School also have 68% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Berkshire School also have 68% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Berkshire School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 24.76% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 10.48% go to top 25, and about 2.86% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Berkshire School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Berkshire School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Berkshire School?
The total fee for Berkshire School in 2024 is
$76,100 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@berkshireschool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admission@berkshireschool.org .
Where is Berkshire School located?
Berkshire School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA.
How popular is Berkshire School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Berkshire School is among the most popular schools, within top 35 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Berkshire School has been favorited by 903 users.
Also Berkshire School has been favorited by 903 users.
How do I complete an application for Berkshire School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Berkshire School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Berkshire School’s official site: http://www.berkshireschool.org or call them at 413-229-1003.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Berkshire School’s official site: http://www.berkshireschool.org or call them at 413-229-1003.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Berkshire School?
Yes, here are few:
The Hotchkiss School, Salisbury School and Bard Academy & Bard College at Simon’s Rock.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Berkshire School?
The overall rating for Berkshire School is A+.
The section ratings of Berkshire School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Berkshire School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
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