Long Trail School

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Long Trail School
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Long Trail School
1045 Kirby Hollow Road Dorset

,
05251

United States
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Type Private, International Baccalaureate
Established1975
FoundersDavid Wilson
Head of schoolColin Igoe [1]
Staff11
Teaching staff32
Grades6-12
Enrollment223
Color(s)Red, white, black
Athletics Softball, Baseball, Soccer, Rock Climbing, Basketball, Golf, Skiing, Cross-Country, Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee
Mascot Mountain Lion
Nickname LTS
Accreditation Vermont State Board of Education, NEASC
NewspaperTrailmix
YearbookThe Trail
Website http://www.longtrailschool.org

Long Trail School is an independent college-preparatory coeducational day school serving students in grades 6-12 located in Dorset, Vermont, United States. The school provides financial aid to qualified students. Many area students are eligible for some amount of tax-funded tuition assistance. [1]

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History

David Wilson, founded Long Trail School in 1975 with an original class of 14 students in the rented space of the Dorset Sportsman’s Club.

The school, which serves grades 6-12, has consistently grown, with 200 students enrolled for the 2019-20 academic year.

Notable changes over the years have included the acquisition and construction the 60,000 sq ft (5,600 m2) facility with winding hallways and small classrooms, two common rooms, offices, a library, a 220-seat theater, art studios, presentation spaces, and a gymnasium. In 2019 a new building was opened entitled "The Field House". It is an athletics center.

About the school

Long Trail School has drawn students from over 38 towns in Vermont and neighboring New York state, and from 20 foreign countries.

As of May 14, 2010, Long Trail School is the first school in Vermont to be officially inducted as an International Baccalaureate school. [2]

Academics

Class sizes currently average 8-12 students, though classes with only a single student are not unheard of at Long Trail. Academic standards are high by comparison to other local schools, with test scores consistently above state and local averages. Even after offering IB courses, Long Trail continues to offer some Advanced Placement classes, many independent study opportunities and student-demanded classes.

The arts

Long Trail offers musical, visual, and theatrical arts.

Athletics

Long Trail offers athletic teams for middle and upper school students in soccer, cross-country, golf, basketball, dance rock climbing, track and field and ultimate frisbee.

In 2004, Long Trail made the transition to Division IV varsity athletics.

LTSummer

LTSummer is a day camp held by Long Trail School every summer. The camp is divided into several programs for different age groups.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Long Trail School official website".
  2. "Baccalaureate Program: A First For VT".

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