Vermont Academy ("VA") is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory school in Saxtons River, Vermont, in the United States serving students from 9th to 12th grade and postgraduates. Founded in 1876, Vermont Academy's student body consists of boarding and day students from 30 states and 15 countries. The campus is 515 acres overlooking the village of Saxtons River. Vermont Academy embraces the concept of having students actively participate in a class as opposed to passive learning.