About Blair Academy
Blair Academy is committed to making our life-changing education accessible to a wide range of students from various backgrounds; regardless of their financial circumstances.
Blair Academy, established in 1848, is a coeducational boarding and day school located in Blairstown, New Jersey. The school offers a rigorous college preparatory program for students in grades 9 through 12, emphasizing strong faculty-student relationships and a vibrant community life.
Core Values
Teaching Philosophy
At Blair, we blend our traditional core curriculum with innovative offerings and best-practice teaching approaches. Our engaging and challenging courses incorporate reflection and analytical thought, and we offer a number of course levels to choose from, including more than 50 honors, advanced seminar and advanced survey classes. We believe students learn best when they have a choice in what and how they learn, encounter appropriate challenge in their intellectual pursuits and have space to express their creativity. That's why Blair students have the ability to tailor their coursework to their abilities and interests.
What Makes Blair Academy Special
- Selective co-educational boarding school
- Beautiful campus near Delaware Water Gap
- Community emphasizing integrity
- Achievement and development of whole person
Academics
Curriculum
Blair Academy offers Traditional and AP curriculums, with specializations in Arts, Languages, and Sports.
Academic Environment
Languages of Instruction
Programs & Extracurriculars
Arts Programs
4 programsSports
10 programsClubs & Activities
3 programsCampus & Facilities
Blair Academy sits on a 460-acre-acre campus with Science labs, Arts centre, Athletic complex, Library, and Performing arts.
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Tuition & Financial Aid
$38,049
per year
$58,361
per year
Admissions
Requirements
- Application form
- Report cards
- Interview
- Reference letters
- Standardized test
Community & Culture
Blair cultivates a warm, inclusive community where students are encouraged to explore their passions and develop into leaders. The school emphasizes athletics as central to campus life, with 30 varsity and 21 JV and thirds teams competing across disciplines. Arts are vibrant, with robust fine and performing arts opportunities alongside academic pursuits. The 463-acre pastoral campus includes natural spaces like the Siegel Property with trails, a meditation labyrinth, and Lake Genevieve where students, faculty and families hike and explore. Community traditions include weekend activities, college fairs, and events like the HMS Games and Headmasters' Societies Games that bring students together.
Diversity & Inclusion
Blair Academy states it does not discriminate based on sex, age, creed, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or national and ethnic origin. The school seeks applicants who foster inclusivity by understanding and appreciating diverse viewpoints. The website references an Equity Lab Day that encourages the community to "see the good," and notes that financial aid is available to over one-third of the student body to make education accessible to students from various backgrounds regardless of financial circumstances. International students are welcomed and receive financial aid support.
Parent Involvement
Parent involvement details are not prominently featured on the website. The site mentions college counseling coordination and financial aid communication channels, but does not describe specific parent committees, volunteer opportunities, or engagement programs.
Contact Blair Academy
Address
2 Park St, Blairstown, NJ, United States
Phone
(908) 362-6121
info@blair.edu
Website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Blair Academy
Blair Academy serves students in grades 9-12.
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