Co-ed private high school New Lebanon NY grades 9-12 mild learning differences ADHD 77% faculty advanced degrees
Darrow School is a co-ed private high school in New Lebanon, NY, founded in 1932 and serving grades 9 through 12. With a total enrollment of 114 students and an average class size of 9, the school offers a supportive environment for students with mild learning differences, ADHD, and dyslexia. The institution emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success while fostering skills in communication, collaboration, and self-advocacy within a diverse community.
Academically, Darrow supports specialized programs for learning differences and ADD/ADHD, backed by 77% of faculty holding advanced degrees. The school provides robust extracurricular opportunities including Alpine Skiing, E-sports, and various athletic and artistic programs, alongside a peer counseling initiative. Tuition for room and board is $67,950 annually, with an average financial aid grant of $37,000, and the school accepts 44% of applicants on a rolling basis.
Admissions are managed by Vince Schmidt and Lorrie Wechter, with a deadline of February 1st. Darrow is nonsectarian and a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, and the Middle States Association. Families interested in college counseling, course details, or specific accommodations should contact the admissions office directly at (518) 704-2760 or visit darrowschool.org.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students114
Class Size9:1 ratio
Tuition$67,950
Fin. Aid40% receive aid
Est.1932
DeadlineFeb. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1932 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $67,950 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition and Room + Board |
| Total Students | 114 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 77 |
| Average Class Size | 9 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Vince Schmidt |
| Admissions Associate | Lorrie Wechter |
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 44 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 40 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $37,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 35 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning DifferencesADHDDyslexia
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Alpine Skiing · Basketball · Cross Country · E-sports · Intramural Sports Only · Lacrosse · Martial Arts · Paddle Tennis · Rock Climbing · Snowboarding · Soccer · Softball · Tennis · Weightlifting |
| Clubs and Organizations | Peer Counselors · Student Government · Club or Organization: · Publications · Yearbook · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Theater |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
| Average SAT Score | 1150 |
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