Lyndon Institute is an independent and comprehensive high school offering grades 9-12. The school aims to reach each student to help them discover their individual academic, artistic, technological, and athletic interests and skills. The personal attention the Lydon students receive created an inclusive environment and solid preparation for college and life beyond. Lyndon institute is located in the scenic Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. The beautiful 150-acre campus encourages students to spend time outside and explore the natural beauty. Concord, the capital city, is just under 2 hours away. The school’s mission is, “to inspire our students to become accomplished learners, creative thinkers, and compassionate community members.” LI students receive personal attention from devoted faculty. A standards-based academic structure helps students focus on achieving college and career readiness. Students are encouraged to explore their interests and leverage their unique talents to reach their full potential.
Lyndon Institute
Website: https://www.lyndoninstitute.org/
168 Institute Cir, Lyndon Center, VT 05850 | High School, 9 - 12, Co-ed | Founded in 1867
Description
Admissions
$52,995
Cost
$11,000,000
Endowment
NA
Acceptance rate
1867
Founded
Optional
SSAT required
130
Campus size (acres)
Not Reported
Average SSAT
Non-denominational
Religion
35-65
Minimum TOEFL
Formal (dress shirts for boys, collared shirts for
Dress code
9
Lowest grade
Academics
1200
Average SAT
ESL 1
Lowest ESL level
24
Average ACT
No
Post-Grad option
17
Number of AP/Advanced courses
Clubs & Organizations
Athletic Honor Society
Mountain Bike Club
Dance clubs
Drama Club
Latin Club
Lyndon Institute Select Chorus
National Art Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Technical Honor Society
Scholars Bowl
Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)
Student Council
Ultimate
Lacrosse
League of Lyndon
Mu Alpha Theta - National Math Honor Society
Outing Club
School Newspaper
Science Olympiad
Viking SAGA (Sexuality and Gender Acceptance)
Magic the Gathering/Dungeons and Dragons
NEK Clayshooters
Sustainability Club
Volunteer Project
Sports
Fall
- Cross Country
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Mountain Bike (Club)
- Cheerleading (Club)
Winter
- Alpine Skiing
- Basketball
- Hockey
- Nordic Skiing
- Cheerleading
Spring
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track & Field
- Unified Basketball
- Lacrosse (Club)
- Ultimate (Club)
College matriculation
- Alfred University
- American University
- Arizona State University
- Berea College
- Berry College
- Boston College
- Boston University
- Brunel University
- Bryant University
- California State University: San Bernardino
- Castleton State College
- Champlain College
- Clarkson University
- Coastal Carolina University
- Colby-Sawyer College
- Community College of Vermont
- Complutense University of Madrid
- Curry College
- Cushing Academy
- Daniel Webster College
- DePaul University
- Drexel University
- Eastern University
- Emmanuel College
- Fashion Institute of Technology
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Florida Southern College
- Franklin Pierce University
- George Mason
- Haskell Indian Nations University
- Hawaii Pacific University
- Husson University
- Indiana State University
- Indiana University
- Iowa State University
- Johnson State College
- Johnson & Wales University
- Keene State College
- Kingston University
- Lakes Region Community College
- Lasell College
- Les McCrae College
- Lesley University
- Lincoln Technical Institute
- Long Island University
- Loyola University Chicago
- Lyndon State College
- Marymount University
- Marymount Manhattan College
- Mass. College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences
- Mercer University
- Messiah College
- Michigan State University
- Michigan Technological University
- Middlebury College
- Mississippi State University
- New England Culinary Institute
- New England Institute of Technology
- New England School of Hair Design
- New York University
- Northeastern University
- Norwich University
- O’Brien’s Aveda Institute
- Ohio State University
- Pace University
- Penn State University Park
- Plymouth State University
- Pratt Institute
- Purdue University
- Quinnipiac University
- Randolph Macon College
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Roberts Wesleyan College
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Rutgers University
- Saint Anselm College
- Saint John’s University
- St. Joseph’s in Maine
- Saint Lawrence University
- Saint Michael’s College
- Saint Thomas University
- School of the Art Institute of Chicago
- Simmons College
- Southeast Lineman Training Center
- Southern Connecticut State University
- Suffolk University
- SUNY Adirondack
- SUNY Albany
- SUNY College of Agriculture & Technology at Morrisville
- Syracuse University
- Temple University
- Texas A & M University
- The City College of New York
- Tilton School
- Troy University
- Tufts University
- Unity College
- Universal Technical Institute
- University of California: Berkeley
- University of California: Davis
- University of California: Irvine
- University of California: San Diego
- University of California: Santa Barbara
- University of California: Santa Cruz
- University of Colorado: Boulder
- University of Delaware
- University of Denver
- University of Economics (Czech Republic)
- University of Hartford
- University of Kentucky
- University of Maine: Orono
- University of Maryland
- University of Massachusetts: Dartmouth
- University of Miami
- University of New England
- University of New Hampshire
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- University of Northwestern Ohio
- University of Southern Main
- University of Tampa
- University of Vermont
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Valdosta State University
- Vermont Technical College
- Wilbraham & Monson Academy
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Western New England University
Facts & Statistics
168 Institute Cir, Lyndon Center, VT 05850
Address
(844) 277-1645
Phone
9 - 12
Grades offered
440
Number of students
12
Average class size
1:9
Teacher/student ratio
15%
Boarding students
12%
International students
2 (2019)
Vietnamese students
Location
5,491
Town Population
Average Crime
Crime Rate
Burlington International Airport (81 Miles), Lebanon Municipal Airport (72 Miles)
Airport
Enjoy nature whether its a picnic at Riverfront Park, mountain biking through Kingdom Trails, skiing at Burke Mountain Resort, or exploring Lyndon State forest. Events like the farmers markets and festivals are also local favorites.
Student Activities
Signature Programs
Lyndon’s indoor track, boys basketball, girls slope-style snowboarding, boys giant slalom alpine skiing, and softball teams were all 2015-16 State Champions.
The field hockey team won the state title, while the boys ice hockey team made it to the finals.
The Latin club earned the Silver Bowl (awarded to the top school in the state) they compete at various events each year including UVM, Harvard, and Yale.
The Lyndon Institute also offers a STEM program.
