Building for the Next 75 Years of Excellence
Dramatic changes in education since our campus was built more than 40 years ago have created a need for expanded and updated facilities on our beautiful campus. To address this need, the school is poised to embark on a three-phased Campus Enhancement Plan (CEP) that will transform the Middle and Upper School campus and provide key renovations to the Lower School. The first and by far largest phase of building will increase instructional space by 65 percent in an entirely new Main Academic Center for the Middle and Upper School. Two new buildings, designed to blend naturally with our Lower School as well as our beautiful canyon setting, will feature classrooms 50 percent larger than existing classrooms, 5 state-of-the-art science laboratories and greatly expanded and improved performing arts facilities anchored by a 390-seat theatre. Phase 1 will also introduce important technology and environmental features to the school, and greatly improve our facilities dedicated to athletics.
The Buckley School Campus Post Phase I at a Glance
| Existing Middle/Upper Campus | Middle/Upper Campus Post Phase I | |
|---|---|---|
| Classrooms and Facilities | Dated facilities, limited and undersized classrooms | Updated and improved facilities with integrated technology No through vehicular traffic- pedestrian friendly and safer Additional outdoor gathering spaces Indoor student lounge |
| Average Non Specialty Classroom Size | 472 square feet | 654 square feet |
| Science Classrooms | Dated and undersized science classrooms | 5 state-of-the-art classrooms with nearly 30% additional space |
| Student Enrollment | 750 students Grades K-12 |
790 students(40 students will be added in subsequent years, for final K-12 school enrollment of 830) |
| Campus Area per Student | 132 square feet per student | 163 square feet per student |
| Theater | No Theater | 390 Seat Theater |
| Performing Arts | Performing arts and athletics share space | 18,000 square feet of new, dedicated, specialized performing arts space including a new theater |
| Athletic Facilities | Shared space with performing arts and resulting schedule conflicts | Dedicated use of Disney Pavilion One additional outdoor court |
| Student Gathering Space | Milk House, Oak Tree Court, Senior Courtyard | Milk House, Oak Tree Court, Alumni Plaza, Main Campus Courtyard, Disney Pavilion Lobby |
| Parking | All surface spaces spread throughout campus; 214 spaces | Two-level enclosed structure below new Middle and Upper Schol buildings; 306 spaces |
| Total Floor Area | 99,150 square feet | 135,790 square feet |
