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upper east side PRIVATE GRADE 9 AT A CO-ED K-12 SCHOOL

Be Known, Be Challenged,

Life Beyond High School - Launched

 
At BWL, ninth graders join a close-knit Manhattan Upper School where you will learn, grow, lead, contribute, discuss, and participate.
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Find Your Place From Day One

Ninth grade is a chance to start fresh. You are figuring out what kind of student you want to be, what kind of people you want around you, and what kind of school actually feels right. BWL is built for students who want to be challenged, heard, and known. You can ask big questions, sharpen your writing, speak your mind, try new things, and grow inside a school community that feels ambitious without feeling fake or overwhelming.

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YOUR HIGH SCHOOL STORY STARTS HERE

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See Yourself at BWL

At Birch Wathen Lenox, you’ll learn in a challenging, supportive environment where classic academics meet fresh ideas. Our teachers know you, guide you, and encourage you to grow with confidence, resilience, and curiosity.

BWL is a strong fit if you want:

  • Classes where people actually discuss ideas instead of just memorizing.
  • Teachers who know your name and care how you are doing.
  • A school that feels smart, grounded, and not overly performative.
  • Room to write, speak, create, question, and try things that stretch you.
  • A 9th grade start that feels challenging and still human.

 

"I started at BWL as a freshman. I was nervous about coming to a new school for high school but community welcomed me with open arms. It became so easy to get to know my classmates. I immediately became involved in athletics, clubs, and tours, which helped me get to know and love my classmates, teammates, and the BWL community."

 Fara B.
BWL Student

BWL Freshman Year Hits Different