Rock Point School (2026 Profile)

1 Rock Point Road
Burlington, VT 05408

Tel: (802) 863-1104

www.rockpointschool.org

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Rock Point School Photo #1 - Our Beautiful Building: on the shores of Lake Champlain and minutes from downtown Burlington, Vermont

Rock Point School Photo #2 - Our faculty dogs are well loved - even in class!

Rock Point School Photo #3 - Students work collaboratively in class and learn from one another.

Rock Point School Photo #4 - Yoga and Mindfulness class helps students start the day focused and energized.

Rock Point School Photo #5 - Engaged learning with hands-on teachers.

Rock Point School Photo #6 - We love adventures! Rafting on the Hudson River is one of our favorite annual trips.

Rock Point School Photo #7 - Biology class in the garden!

Rock Point School Photo #8 - Students create beautiful art in our stained glass studio.

Rock Point School Photo #9 - Winter is beautiful in Vermont and we love finding ways to enjoy the snow: skiing, snowboarding, sledding, and more!

Rock Point School Photo #10 - Our students create a welcoming and supportive community and make lifelong friendships.

Rock Point School is a small, supportive day and boarding school for high school students who have not found success in other more traditional school settings.

Rock Point is a place where young people - who have found themselves off-track academically, socially, and personally - are seen for who they are, take healthy risks, grow, find success, and discover their passion. Located in beautiful and culturally rich Burlington, VT, we offer high school students small, engaging classes, experiential learning, close relationships with staff, and ongoing opportunities to discover who they are.

Academically, we support a range of learning styles, and work with students to improve their organization, self-advocacy, and study skills.

In our dorm program, we encourage our students to have fun, laugh, try new things, make friends, and discover what excites them -- whether it be snowboarding, digital animation, or playing music.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 9-12, PG
Enrollment: 34 students
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $74,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $37,700
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 8 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Rock Point School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:

School Overview

| 2025 School Data

Rock Point School

Boarding School Avg.

School Focus

College Preparatory

Grades Offered

9-12, PG

9-12

School Type

Co-ed

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Supports Learning Differences (LD)

Yes

Religious Affiliation

Non-denominational

Year Founded

1928

1909

Campus Size

130 acres

125 acres

School Calendar

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First Day of School

Mon. Sep 7, 2026

Student Body

Enrollment

34 students

300 students

% Students of Color

17%

25%

% International Students

20%

% Students Boarding

80%

70%

Offers Post-Grad Year

Yes

Academic Profile

Saturday Classes

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Average Class Size

8 students

* National Avg. »18

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

7:1

ESL Courses Offered

Yes

% Faculty with Advanced Degree

75%

70%

Summer Program Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Tuition & Financial Aid

Endowment Size

$2.1 million

$25 million

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)

$74,900
(This includes all room and board as well as weekend trips and activities. Week-long trips and some skiing and snowboarding may require additional fees.)

$59,900

Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)

$37,700

$33,500

Summer Program Cost

$8,295
(Financial aid is available. This is the boarding rate.)

% Students on Financial Aid

25%

40%

Avg. Financial Aid Grant

$18,000

$25,000

Admissions

Application Deadline

None / Rolling

Jan. 15

Accepts Standardized Application (SAO and/or Gateway)

Yes

Acceptance Rate

75%

58%

Director of Admissions

Hillary Kramer

Associate Director of Admissions

Hans Manske

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered

Sports

BasketballUltimate Frisbee

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Club or Organization:

Creative WritingGSA

School Play

Arts and Music Programs:

Stained Glass

Recreational Athletic Programs:

SkateboardingSkiing

SnowboardingUltimate Frisbee

Year Book CommitteeYoga

School Notes

Academic Courses: Each year, Rock Point students take a class in each of our five core content areas: English, Math, History, Science, and Art.
During the day, students have one hour of supervised study hall when all teachers are available to continue to provide support and instruction.
Students also take electives (in the past we have offered photography, music, drama, movement, makers' space, and fiber arts). Students often look forward to these electives classes as a chance to connect with their core classroom teachers and their peers in a more relaxed and creative setting.

Core Learning Skills: Some skills are practiced primarily in the classroom, although they can be applied more broadly: writing, critical thinking, note-taking, test-preparation, and test-taking. Other skills are practiced everywhere in our program, as we help students learn to manage their time, maintain healthy relationships, and develop essential character traits like compassion, creativity, and resilience. More and more current educational research is discovering that these are the skills that most reliably lead to success in any learning environment; at Rock Point School, we have been operating on that belief for decades.

Tailored to the Individual: At Rock Point School, we are serious about considering the particular strengths and challenges of each student in every aspect of our program. Our small size allows us to be more flexible, responsive, and nuanced than larger institutions. While we believe that all students benefit from a learning environment where they are more fully known by their teachers, experience has shown us that certain students seem to need this more than others. For some, being truly known allows them to grow and change in ways they had never dreamed were possible.

Life outside of class: The dorm staff shares their love for outdoor adventure and the arts, as well as just spending time with students. Every weekend there is a range of activities offered at the school, in the amazing college town of Burlington, and throughout Vermont and upstate New York. These include skiing/snowboarding, hiking, biking, cooking and baking, gardening, community service projects, watching sporting events, and attending art shows, poetry slams, music events, and plays. We have gone backpacking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, whitewater rafting on the Hudson River, and explored Montreal.

Trips: We travel both far afield and close to home. Students have opportunities to go on trips throughout Vermont, as well as to Montreal, Ottawa, Boston, New Hampshire, New York, and Maine. Each year, we try to offer a week-long trip to a location a bit farther away. Recently, we have started a yearly trip to Alabama and Georgia as part of our study of the Civil Rights movement.

Teaching Healthy Living: The personal, emotional, and social well-being of every student is as important as his or her achievement in the classroom. In everyday life at Rock Point School, students explore their physical, emotional, and spiritual health. Through work crews, study halls in the evening, and all kinds of fun activities, students learn to manage their time and find a healthy balance between work and play. Our activities in the dorm are geared toward art and culture, outdoor recreation, and community service. Throughout these areas, we teach students about the basics of self-care: getting enough exercise, getting enough rest, paying attention to nutrition, and having healthy ways to relax and de-stress.

Summer Session: At Rock Point, we offer a fun, exciting, and supportive place for students to spend their summer. Whether they need to make up academic credit, or simply want to build organizational skills, study habits, and social skills, as well as live in a structured community setting, our summer session is a great option. We especially enjoy the way Burlington, Vermont comes alive in the summertime. And, just as in our regular-year program, the summer session emphasizes healthy relationships with staff, learning to be good members of a community, a range of fun activities, and a chance to build academic skills.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- James Graham - CEO and Founder of Community Phone
- Jo Dee Messina - Country Singer, winner of Academy of Country Music's Top Female Artist of the year, and the CMA's Horizon Award.
- Pamela Rae Schuller - Internationally known disability and mental health advocate and professional stand-up comedian.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rock Point School cost?

Rock Point School's tuition is approximately $74,900 for boarding students and $37,700 for day students.

What is the acceptance rate of Rock Point School?

The acceptance rate of Rock Point School is 75%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.

Who are famous alumni from Rock Point School?

Rock Point School famous alumni include: James Graham, Jo Dee Messina and Pamela Rae Schuller.

What sports does Rock Point School offer?

Rock Point School offers 2 interscholastic sports: Basketball and Ultimate Frisbee.

Does Rock Point School offer a summer program?

Yes, Rock Point School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What is Rock Point School's ranking?

Rock Point School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for Small student body (number of students) and Small average class sizes.

When is the application deadline for Rock Point School?

The application deadline for Rock Point School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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