The Overlake School

20301 NE 108th Street, Redmond, WA, 98053-0980
Tel: (425)868-1000
Grades: 5 - 12 | 521 students
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The Overlake School is an independent, nonprofit, nonsectarian, coeducational day school for 522 students in grades five through 12 with a rigorous college preparatory curriculum and outstanding co-curricular programs in the arts, athletics, community service and outdoor education.

School Overview:
The Overlake School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 12
Learning Programs Supported yes
Year Founded 1967
Student Body
Total Students 521 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 27% (WA School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 69%
Average Class Size 14 students
Number of AP Courses 14 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Art History Biology
Calculus AB Calculus BC
Chemistry Computer Science
English Literature French Language
Japanese Latin
Physics B Spanish Language
Spanish Literature Statistics
Average SAT score 1913
Average ACT score 29
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
(No dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 11 / Jan. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost $26,856
% on Financial Aid 18%
Average Financial Aid Grant $12,169
Acceptance Rate 23%
Admissions Director Lori Maughan
Admissions Associate Brenda Draper
Sports
Total Sports Offered 9 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Golf
Lacrosse Soccer
Tennis Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 21 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Alliance Club Chess Club
Culinary Club Environmental Club
Film Club French Literature Magazine
IMPACT International Film Club
Japanese Club Junior Statesmen of America
Latin Club Math Team
Overlake Accent Overlake Math Olympiad
Peer Tutoring Philanthropy Club
Philosophy Club Rock Climbing Club
Student government The Overlake Independent
Ultimate Frisbee

School Notes:

    • Study abroad, independent study, honors sections in academic subjects and academic accommodation for the gifted, musically and artistically talented. Campus intranet available to students, on campus library services, commercial online services, Internet and World Wide Web, wireless campus network and computer access in designated common areas is available to students. Global Service Projects in Cambodia and Uruguay, Outdoor Education Program, required Project Week, Community Service and Senior Projects. Summer sports camps. Need-based financial aid, Malone Scholarships and Gibson Scholarship. A beautiful campus located on 75 rural acres, with three new classroom buildings: William C. Armstrong Humanities Building, Technology and Language Center and Francisco J. Grijalva 5th & 6th Grade Center.
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    • Teacher Recommendation
    • Previous Educational Record
    • ISEE or SSAT

    Profile last updated: 02/01/2013

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The Overlake School: 2012 Interscholastic Sports Program of Excellence Award Presentation
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Moondance (cover) - The Overlake School Concert Band
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Nearby Schools:

The Overlake School
Gr. 5-12 | 0 mi. away
The Bear Creek School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 1 mi. away
Shyne School (the)
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 2 mi. away
The Sammamish Montessori School
Gr. PK-6 | 2.1 mi. away
Little Folks Christian School
Gr. K | 2.4 mi. away
Faith Lutheran School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 2.5 mi. away

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