Facilities

Academic and Creative Facilities

At Darrow School, students benefit from a range of facilities geared towards academic exploration and creativity:

Kurtz Innovation Center: This space encourages students to delve into new technologies and express their creativity through practical projects.

Heyniger Memorial Library: Serving as a hub for academic support, this facility offers mentoring and college counseling services.

The Living Machine™: Darrow boasts the first ecological wastewater treatment center in a high school, promoting sustainability and environmental awareness.

Fabrication “Fab” Lab: A designated area where students can design, experiment, and construct, aligning with the school’s tradition as a maker-focused institution.

Performing Arts and Athletic Facilities

Darrow School prioritizes both performing arts and athletic pursuits:

Dairy Barn Performing Arts Center: This multipurpose building underwent significant renovations to enhance energy efficiency and modernize its amenities, housing a cafeteria, commercial kitchen, athletics center, basketball court, theatre, and performing arts space.

Athletic Facilities: With offerings like tennis, basketball, and snowboarding, Darrow’s 13 sports benefit from well-equipped facilities, including gymnasiums and outdoor fields.

Residential and Community Spaces

A supportive and inclusive environment is fostered through robust residential and community facilities:

Dormitories: Housing up to 120 guests or campers during the summer, Darrow provides comfortable living spaces for students throughout the academic year.

Faculty Housing: Investments in faculty living spaces ensure the retention of exceptional educators through improved accommodations.

Additional Facilities

Darrow School attends to various needs with supplementary facilities:

Wickersham: This building houses health services and language departments, recently renovated to enhance restroom facilities and other amenities.

Neale House: Renovations have improved student living conditions, focusing on upgraded bathrooms and residential enhancements.

Campus and Environment

Set amidst the historic Mount Lebanon Shaker Village, Darrow’s campus offers a blend of heritage and modernity:

Historic Shaker Village: The campus’s rich history merges seamlessly with contemporary facilities, creating an inspiring backdrop nestled between the Berkshire Mountains and Hudson Valley.

Collectively, these facilities underscore Darrow School’s commitment to providing a holistic, hands-on education, preparing students for future achievements.