Oak Creek Ranch School.

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Oak Creek Ranch School

Introduction

Oak Creek Ranch School (OCRS) is a fully accredited, co-ed boarding school with an enrollment of approximately 90 boys and girls, ages 12-19. (Grades 7-12). The school was founded in 1972 by David Wick to help teens who were not succeeding in a traditional school environment. Under the leadership of his son, David Wick Jr., our track record of success continues, enabling generation after generation to lead productive and rewarding lives. As one of the top boarding schools in the country helping Undermotivated Teens, Academic Underachievers and Students with ADD ADHD, we provide individualized programs, small classes, highly experienced faculty and a structured environment that assists students in reaching their full potential. The campus is located on seventeen wooded acres fronting Oak Creek near the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. OCRS students enjoy a variety of year-round outdoor activities in our temperate Central Arizona climate, including horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, skate-boarding, swimming, tennis and volleyball on campus.

Overview:	Oak Creek Ranch School	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered	7-12, PG	7-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	Yes	Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD)	Yes	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1972	1900
Campus Size	17 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	80 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	15%	18%
Percent International Students	10%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	100%	70%
Average SAT Score	n/a	*National Avg. View
Offers Post-Grad Year	Yes	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Casual	Casual
Average Class Size	n/a	12 *National School Avg. 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	1:7
ESL Courses Offered	No	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	60%	61%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$36,500	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	n/a	$22,720
Percent Students on Financial Aid	10%	31%
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	None / Rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	No	Yes
Acceptance Rate	75%	59%
Director of Admissions	David Wick, Jr.
Associate Director of Admissions	Nadine O&apos&aposBrien

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

Sports:

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Soccer

Volleyball

Extracurricular:

Total Extracurricular Organizations

Extracurriculars

Equestrian	Flag Football
Guitar	Hiking
Hiking	Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing	Softball
Video Production	Yearbook

School Notes

For 37 years we e been helping Undermotivated Teens, Academic Underachievers and Students with ADD ADHD reach their full potential. As one of the top ADD ADHD boarding schools in the country, we provide individualized programs, small classes, and a highly experienced faculty. Our programs are designed to help teens achieve their academic goals while gaining valuable social and interpersonal skills. The school&apos&aposs Leadership and Character Development program teaches undermotivated teens the importance of being responsible, keeping commitments and treating themselves and others with respect.
Oak Creek Ranch School is a fully accredited, co-ed boarding school with an enrollment of approximately 80 boys and girls, ages 12-19. (Grades 7-12). The school was founded in 1972 by David Wick to help teens who were not succeeding in a traditional school environment. Under the leadership of his son, David Wick Jr., our 37 year track record of success continues, enabling generation after generation to lead productive and rewarding lives.
The campus is located on seventeen wooded acres fronting Oak Creek near the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, Arizona. Our location in the temperate climate of Central Arizona offers students a variety of year- round outdoor activities, including horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, skate-boarding, swimming, tennis and volleyball on campus. Every week teens have the opportunity to enjoy off campus excursions to concerts, theater, shopping malls, sporting events and festivals in the nearby cities of Prescott, Sedona, Flagstaff and Phoenix. Northern Arizona offers excellent facilities for skiing, snowboarding and rock climbing. Several times a year, students participate in day and weekend trips to the Grand Canyon and other points of interest throughout the Southwest.
Experiential education and other innovative methods are incorporated into a traditional, college preparatory curriculum.
Ninety percent (90%) of Oak Creek graduates continue their education, enrolling in colleges and universities throughout The United States. Schools selected have included UCLA, Purdue University, Ohio State University, DePaul University, Texas Tech University, University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV), Arizona State University (ASU), The Illinois Institute of Art, Brooks Institute, Northern Arizona University, University of Pacific, Marymount College and the University of Denver.
Oak Creek Ranch School is fully accredited by the North Central Association (NCA). We follow a traditional school year calendar, with classes starting in September and ending in May. Summer school sessions are offered every year as well. Enrollments are accepted throughout the year and seniors are welcome to apply. Teenagers who have successfully completed a short-term wilderness or therapeutic school programs will also be considered for enrollment.
Please contact David Wick, Jr., Headmaster, toll free 1-877-554-OCRS, or Email: dwick@ocrs.com.
LD types supported: Underachievers, Under motivated, Learning Difficulties, ADD, ADHD
School accreditations: North Central Association (NCA)
Profile last updated: 09/17/2009

Enjoying a canoe ride on Oak Creek A beautiful day to celebrate our recent Graduating Class! Congratulations to our Graduates! Students gather between classes Proud Parent of OCRS Student Friends giving congratulations after a winning volleyball game