About

BBA By the Numbers

Quick Facts

Opportunity for All

Founded in 1829, Burr and Burton Academy is an independent high school that serves the public, accepting students from 13 sending towns, as well as tuitioned students from numerous other towns in southern Vermont, and countries around the globe. 

BBA’s strives to offer an extraordinary range of academic, artistic, and athletic opportunities to all students within a caring and connected community.

Mission Statement

Burr and Burton Academy’s mission is to educate students intellectually and morally for a life of responsibility, integrity, and service.

Burr and Burton delivers on its mission through its core values:
  • Engaging, vigorous educational experiences
  • Respect for individual differences
  • The highest standards of performance and behavior
  • A mindset of perseverance and reflection
  • A supportive and caring community

List of 6 items.

  • 10:1

    Student-Faculty Ratio

  • 42

    AP and Honors Courses

  • 180

    Average 9th Grade Class

  • 16

    Average Class Size

  • 8

    On-campus buildings

  • 11

    Countries Represented by International Students

Additional Statistics

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  • 180

    Unique Class Offerings

  • 35

    Teams that Compete for State Titles

  • 124

    State Championships

  • 20+

    Visual Art Expos

  • 13+

    Performing Arts Productions

  • 40+

    Clubs

Headmaster Mark Tashjian

Burr and Burton provides an exemplary and personalized education that encourages students to explore a world of opportunities and fulfill their individual promise.

BBA Green Facts

Burr and Burton's work toward achieving environmental sustainability includes: a Mountain Campus LEED certified building and Governor's award for environmental excellence; main campus electricity provided by hydro power; buses powered by biodiesel; hand dryers vs. paper towels; recycling and composting programs; locally sourced food; energy efficient lighting, and water bottle filling stations.

Memberships & Accreditations

Burr and Burton is a member of NACAC, NEACAC, the College Board, AISNE, the Vermont Independent Schools Association, and the Vermont Principals’ Association.

Burr and Burton is accredited by the Vermont Agency of Education and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

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Contact Us

57 Seminary Avenue, PO Box 498 Manchester, VT 05254
Phone: (802) 362-1775
Fax: 802-362-0574

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Burr and Burton Academy does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), ancestry, national origin, place of birth, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, political affiliation or marital status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the school's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or other federal or state nondiscrimination laws or regulations is directed to The Headmaster's Office, Burr and Burton Academy, Manchester, VT 05254. Burr and Burton complies with all applicable state and federal nondiscrimination statutes, including the Vermont Public Accommodations Act (9 V.S.A. Chapter 139), the Vermont Fair Employment Practices Act (21 V.S.A. Chapter 5, Subchapter 6) and Vermont State Board of Education rules 2226.6 and 2229.1.