Alternative school in East Burke, VT serving grades 8-12 with ADD/ADHD support and a 12:1 class size
Burke Mountain Academy is a co-ed alternative school in East Burke, VT, founded in 1970 and dedicated to blending athletics with academics to foster independence, community, and self-respect. The school uniquely supports students with mild learning differences, including ADD/ADHD, executive functioning challenges, and ESL needs, within a nonsectarian environment that emphasizes a healthy mind, body, and spirit.
With an average class size of 12 and 9 classroom teachers, the school offers a structured yet supportive setting for grades 8 through 12. The faculty, 99% of whom hold advanced degrees, provides specialized programs for learning differences and ADD/ADHD support, ensuring students receive tailored instruction alongside rigorous academic and athletic training in sports like Alpine Skiing.
Admissions are rolling with a deadline of April 1st, though the acceptance rate is approximately 25%. Tuition is $60,522 annually for full-term day students in grades 8-12, or $33,107 for the winter term day option for 8th graders. Families seeking a small, inclusive community that balances physical activity with academic growth for students with learning differences are encouraged to contact the admissions director, Warren Samuels, at (802) 427-8013.
At a Glance
TypeAlternative School
Grades8-12
Students64
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$60,522
Fin. Aid20% receive aid
Est.1970
DeadlineApr. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
School Information
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Year Founded | 1970 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $60,522 |
| Tuition Notes | $46,557 – Full Term Day (Grades 8-12) $33,107 – Winter Term Day (8th Grade) |
| Total Students | 64 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 99 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Warren Samuels |
| Admission Deadline | Apr. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 20 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 7 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
ESLADD/ADHDExecutive Functioningother mild learning differences
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
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