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BFA At A Glance
Bellows Free Academy has a long standing tradition of achievement and success among the high school communities in Vermont. From our support services for students, to our co-curricular and extracurricular activities, when combined with our strong academic programs, BFA offers everyone the opportunity for educational success and personal growth. The strength of BFA comes from a collaborative effort of a highly qualified staff and a supportive community working together with students and families.
History:
- Formally opened with dedication on May 28th, 1930
- Willed by Hiram Bellows on August 24th, 1876
- At one time a private institution, it became public in 2008
- Made up of 2 different campuses, as well as Collins Perley Sports Complex
- More than 10,000 alumni still reside in Vermont
- The only high school with separate names for their girls and boys sports' teams
Students:
- Approximately 950 students
- Over 13,000 graduates since 1930
- Serves students from St. Albans City and St. Albans Town, Alburgh, Bakersfield, Berkshire, Fairfield, Fletcher, Georgia, Isle Lamotte, Montgomery,
- North Hero and Sheldon Vermont
Faculty:
- 93 faculty members: Faculty Bio Pages
- More than 75% teachers with 10+ years teaching experience
- 85% with advanced degrees
- 5 guidance counselors: BFA Guidance Page
Academic Program:
- 12 offered AP courses
- Average class size of 18 students
- 68% of graduates continue to college or post-secondary school
- Ranked as a Silver Medal school by U.S. News and World Report
- Ranked in the top 8% of all high schools in the nation
- Ranked 6th among all Vermont High School
Athletic Program:
- 557 student participants in one or more sports
- 29 athletic programs with 45 different teams
- 7 state championship visits in the past 2 years
- 1/3 student participation in athletics each season
Facilities:
- 390 seat Performing Arts Center
- Wireless campus
- Dance Studio
- Fitness center and locker rooms
- Newly renovated gymnasium
- Made up of 2 different campuses, as well as Collins Perley Sports Complex
- Tennis courts, hockey rink, track, trails for cross country running and skiing, playing and practice fields, basketball court, weight rooms
- Home of the Northwest Technical Center
Studio and Performing Arts:
- Theater - 3 productions per year, full year theater curriculum
- Music - Theory, music appreciation, electronic music, recording, vocal, jazz, chamber ensembles, concerts, and festivals)
- Dance - Hip hop, jazz, ballet, modern, advanced choreography and production, African dance, Latin dance, after school dance team and dance club,
- musical theater opportunities
- Studio Art - painting, drawing, clay, sculpture, portfolio development, studio art, black and white photography, digital photography, film making