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Darrow School is an Independent co-educational high school. Its New Lebanon campus is a 365-acre property in the Berkshire Hills, which are a southern extension of the Green Mountains of Vermont. Over two hundred years ago the area was selected by a group of Shakers whose sound-mind and sound-body principles emphasized the meaningful rewards of both achievement and celebration. As Shaker communities all over the US declined, the property became available. At first, Darrow School was open only to boys. In the later part of the 20th century it began to accept female students. The school currently enrolls about 120 students and employs 27 teachers. Students come primarily from New York and Massachusetts , however, the school has a sizable population from other states as well as countries such as South Korea , Jamaica , Japan , Africa , and Singapore . The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) has recognized Darrow School as a Leading Edge Honoree for its curriculum innovation, specifically in the area of sustainability. The School’s Sustainability Program is an important feature of the academic program and examines the relationship between people and their resources. THE LIVING MACHINE Darrow School is one of only three schools in the country to use Living Machines to help filter sewage and promote sustainability. NOTABLE ALUMNI
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