True North Wilderness Program in Waitsfield, VT, is a rural, nonsectarian co–ed alternative school serving students at the undergraduate level.
The program enrolls 18 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by two teachers.
The school serves primarily undergraduate students, with only one K–12 student currently enrolled.
True North Wilderness Program operates without religious affiliation and is not a member of any school association.
It is located near other private schools such as Green Mountain Valley School and Stone Path Academy, both within six miles of Waitsfield.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Student Body
Total Students
18 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for True North Wilderness Program?
The application deadline for True North Wilderness Program is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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