The Woodstock Academy - North Campus - Woodstock, Connecticut

Thomas B.

My three sisters and I visited the Academy and received escorted tours. A slight disclaimer as Henry Chandler Bowen was our GGG Uncle and he was one of the great patrons of the Academy in the mid 1800s. It is obviously a well run and well maintained public/private high school with a great facilities. We had our photo taken in front of the Bowen Building. it was a great thrill for us to see this Academy and get a tour.

The one photo is myself and two sisters in the head of school’s office with Henry Chandler Bowen’s photo on the wall. No doubt we look like Bowen’s except for HCB’s huge beard.

Allison M.

I went to The Woodstock Academy for my freshman and junior year of highschool. I loved this school. I think most of the teachers are excellent, they really show they they care about their jobs and the children they are teaching. Not only do they care about teaching the curriculum to the students but they care about them personally and the students well beings. I have learned so much at Woodstock and I take pride in the knowledge I’ve obtained from being a student there. This is a very good school.

Katarina O. G.

I graduated from here a while back, and at the time it wasn't terrible. I was lucky to have a good group of friend that I made, as we were all fellow nerds/outcasts. Most of them, of course, were not in my class. I will say though that I did not really make friends with too many people in my own year. Most of them were too clichey or simply saw me as too strange to associate with on more than an acquaintance basis. Keep in mind that this school is in WASP territory, so anything that's not a polo shirt and khaki shorts is seen as odd.

Teachers for the most part were decent. They appreciate students who pay attention and don't text during class. As long as you show general interest and treat them like human beings you should be fine. I highly recommend joining clubs that have a class attached to them - I was in the Model UN club, and we had an Internation Relation class that was basically our study time.

The art department was great when I was there. They really appreciate enthusiasm. And for Christ's sake, don't take Art 101 if you want an easy A - there are a LOT of students who really want the class to take other art classes and you're just taking up the space...

If you come here ready to learn and not screw around, you should be fine. As long as you don't mind not having not a lot of close friends....

bill F.

Back to school night demonstrated the clear strengths of this unique school. I tell all my friends about my sons school and his solid learning experience both in the class and out. Thanks for helping him become a good citizen.

rheyna S.

The first home I ever knew. First welcoming (lgbtqa+) community I ever knew. Absolutely amazing selection of classes and culinary selection for lunches. I met a few life-changing teachers obv hs are tough years but if give anything to go back and apply myself fully. Best years of my life. Choose WA- best choice you'll make for your child

Brian

I was homeschooled all my life until 2017 when I decided to attend Woodstock Academy. I graduated Woodstock Academy in June of 2021 and I can clearly say that it's an awful place for kids with disabilities when it comes to bullying.

vladimir P.

As a parent of a Woodstock Academy international boarding student, so far I feel safe and at home. Hopefully this first impression will stay or become better.

Tyler L.

What an amazing school system. I love the school so much. The faculty and staff are some of the best there are. I really wish I could go back and do it again for them alone because they go above and beyond for every student.