Pine Ridge School

Grades: 9-12
Student Enrollment: 78

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5 out of 5 | 4 Reviews

Address
9505 Williston Rd
Williston, VT 05495

Phone
(802) 434-6911

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Pine Ridge School enrolls 78 high school students from grades 9-12. It is located in Williston, VT, which is a medium sized city with a median household income of $59,859.

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Special Education
Students Have Access to a Library or Media Center

School Days and Hours

School Days Per Year: 175
School Hours Per Day: 6

School Associations

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

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4 reviews for Pine Ridge School

Reviewed by Former Student on September 09, 2010
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
a question for phil..i think this was a school i attended a long, long time ago but i am not sure...i would have been to this school (if it the one) from about 1970-1972..i do remember someone by the name of harry and i also remember someone else...so my question is: do you remember someone by the name of "virgil osborn"?

Reviewed by Former Student on April 19, 2010
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
Hello, my name is Phil, or Dr. Phil, no, not the guy on the talk show. I can say that its really sad that Pine Ridge School closed all because of bad management in the last two or three years while the school was in existence.

I was one of the first students that attended Pine Ridge School when it opened its doors in September or 1968; I left the school in June of 1969 to head back to California. At that time the cost of the school’s tuition was $8K a year. I knew Howard Delano and his family quite well, as well as Mr. Gardner (Mr. Delano’s financial partner). Mr. Delano had the educational skills and Mr. Gardner was the financial brain in making the school run. Both Howard and Hoppy Gardner made Pine Ridge the successful school it was over the years.

According to my sources that I have talk to about the latest news on Pine Ridge, the board members want $3.5 million dollars for the entire place. The school is in real need of repair. The board wants to pay off $2.5 million dollars loan at the bank; the other part $1.0 million is to pay off a line of credit that they took out three years prior. I also heard that they want to sub divide the property putting in Condos, and single-family dwelling homes.

I’m sure that a lot of you don’t realize that Pine Ridge is a historical place; the old Round Hill Inn (main building) was there before and when Pine Ridge took it over. There are few buildings that are historic. But to develop Pine Ridge would be a big mistake. Maybe it should be made for senior citizens and not another school? With the recession and the banks not even leading to business, it’s going to be hard for someone to purchase the school.

If anyone has taken pictures after it has closed or can show the disrepair that it needs, I surely would love to see the photos.

In the meantime, all we can do is think about the memories we did have at the school.

Phil
September 1968 to June 1969.

Reviewed by Former Student on February 28, 2010
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
Hi Susan! Ofcourse I remeber you. Lol!Im sorry its taken so long to get back to you. Im pretty busy.
I hope things are going well for you??

In answer to your question regarding reunions at Pine Rige, I really have no idea when theyre might be one. I would continue checking ALL the websites regarding the closure of the school.

Im sure they'll have something planned at some point so I wouldn't worry too much.

I wanted to add that even though the school has closed, it doesnt mean that your memories of Pine Ridge have died. You will always have them to hold on to.

Everything changes. Schools close, friends/family move away, people grow up, etc. It happens and is a fact of life...
I chose to not rate the school this time because I dont have all the facts regarding this controversy. I am aware the school has changed alot--but can not speak for others who went there even when I was attending either.In short, every one has their own experience to tell. My personal experience was a 5.
Anyway, Take care, ok!

Erin McKenna--Stroup '94

Reviewed by Former Student on November 28, 2009
Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
Hi Everyone, Its a shame that PRS is closing. It is a great school.

I am not sure what all the facts are as to why the school is closing because there is much controversy.

However, I think it's critical to let ones voice be heard so Im giving a review just like all of you are posting your comments.

Pine Ridge does not send out perceptions anymore so Ill give a brief synopsis of what Im doing.

I received my Masters certificate in Health management and am working as a patient advocate in the NPAF ( National patient advocate Foundation) also known as Americas healthy care act. I love it! I continue to sing p/t in caberets, charity, and other events when I have some time. I was pleased to be published in the health care review regarding health reform and Universal health care.
I enjoy talking and writing to congress regarding the health care crisis.

In closing, I wish evryone well and consider Pine Ridge to have been of great help to me and so many others.

Pine Ridge helped me in several ways. The staff created an extremely comfortable learning environment. I always felt comfortable being myself and could approach them with any questions I had. I think it should be noted that PRS adhered to its principles, and made sure the student was its first priority and therefore will always be remembered.

Im glad everyone is making their voices heard!

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Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 78
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 10.6
Full-Time Teachers: 10
Part-Time Teachers: 1
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 7.4
Percent Minority Students: 11.5%

Students Gender Breakdown

Males: 58 (74.4%)
Females: 20 (25.6%)

Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Pine Ridge School Student Race Distribution

	Number	Percent
American Indian	1	1.3%
Black	1	1.3%
Asian	4	5.1%
Hispanic	3	3.8%
White	69	88.5%

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
9th Grade	17	21.8%
10th Grade	17	21.8%
11th Grade	21	26.9%
12th Grade	23	29.5%

Source: VT Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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