The Orme School of Arizona.

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The Orme School of Arizona

Introduction

The Orme School is dedicated to creating the whole student ind, body and spirit. A beautiful 360 acre campus is nestled within a 26,000 acre historic, working cattle ranch in Northern Arizona. The Orme School has been offering opportunities to students for over 80 years. In addition to demanding academics, Orme offers athletics, arts, horsemanship, outdoor leadership and a sense of community that is truly unique among boarding schools. With an emphasis in sustainability and Southwest studies, our students gain "real world" experience grappling with the challenges of tomorrow. The experiences gained at Orme last an entire lifetime. An outstanding summer camp, summer school, and specialty ESL programs complete the year-round offerings here at Orme. We also host international as well as other educational and recreational groups seeking outdoor/camping excursions in a Western environment. First and foremost a college preparatory school, we are proud that 100% of our graduating students are accepted to college.

Overview:	The Orme School of Arizona	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)	8-12, PG	7-12
Grades Offered (Day)	6-12, PG	7-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	Yes	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1929	1900
Campus Size	360 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	126 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	18%	18%
Percent International Students	30%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	80%	70%
Average SAT Score	1065	*National Avg. View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)	920 - 1210	-
Offers Post-Grad Year	Yes	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Casual (Collared shirts required during academic day)	Casual
Average Class Size	12	12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered	8	14
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	68%	61%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$34,450	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$18,900	$22,720
Tuition international students	$37,950	$38,650
Tuition 5 day boarding	$23,900	$31,700
Percent Students on Financial Aid	31%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$18,900	$17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Feb. 15 / rolling	Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application	Yes	Yes
SSAT Required	No	Yes
Acceptance Rate	50%	59%
Director of Admissions	Timothy Magill, M.S.
Associate Director of Admissions	Johanna Huitsing, M.A.

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

AP US History	AP Statistics
AP Spanish	AP Physics C: Mechanics
AP European History	AP English Language and Composition
AP Calculus BC	AP Calculus AB

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball	Basketball
Cheering	Cross Country
Equestrian	Football
Rock Climbing	Softball
Tennis	Track and Field
Volleyball

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

4-H	Caravan
Cheerleading	Choral Arts
Drama	International Club
Native American Club	Outdoor Leadership
School Newspaper	Summer School and Camp
Yearbook


College Matriculation:
Year: -	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

The Orme School is dedicated to creating the whole student ind, body and spirit. A beautiful 360 acre campus is nestled with in a 26,000 acre historic, working cattle ranch in Northern Arizona. The Orme School has been offering opportunities to students for over 80 years. In addition to demanding academics, Orme offers athletics, arts, horsemanship, outdoor leadership and a sense of community that is truly unique among boarding schools. With an emphasis in sustainability and Southwest studies, our students gain "real world" experience grappling with the challenges of tomorrow. The experiences gained at Orme last an entire lifetime. An outstanding summer camp, summer school, and specialty ESL programs complete the year-round offerings here at Orme. We also host international as well as other educational and recreational groups seeking outdoor/camping excursions in a Western environment. First and foremost a college preparatory school, we are proud that 100% of our graduating students are accepted to college.
School accreditations: North Cental Accreditation, National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Western Association of Boarding Schools, Cum Laude Society, National Honors Society
Profile last updated: 12/01/2009

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