Linsly School

60 Knox Lane, Wheeling, WV, 26003-0260 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Founded in 1814, the Linsly School is a day and boarding school for students in grades 5 through 12. We offer a college preparatory curriculum that combines the traditional values of hard work, respect, honor, honesty, and self-discipline within a challenging academic program designed to unlock the potential of each student. The community and family-like atmosphere at Linsly helps students grow and develop under the guidance of faculty members who know them by name and care about their future. Linsly is a place where life-long friendships between students and faculty are formed. Student uniforms are not to encourage conformity, but to ensure that students are known for their unique ideas and abilities. We are a school where long-forgotten traditional values live on in our everyday curriculum. The Linsly School offers a traditional college preparatory program where academic excellence and character development are emphasized in every facet of student life. ...

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School Overview:

 
Linsly School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 5 - 12
County Ohio County, WV
Student Body
Total Students 443 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(WV) School Avg.
% Students of Color 8% 5%
Students by Grade
Grade 5 - 26 students
Grade 6 - 37 students
Grade 7 - 47 students
Grade 8 - 46 students
Grade 9 - 78 students
Grade 10 - 67 students
Grade 11 - 65 students
Grade 12 - 77 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 39 teachers
This School
(WV) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 7 hours
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1814, the Linsly School is a day and boarding school for students in grades 5 through 12. We offer a college preparatory curriculum that combines the traditional values of hard work, respect, honor, honesty, and self-discipline within a challenging academic program designed to unlock the potential of each student. The community and family-like atmosphere at Linsly helps students grow and develop under the guidance of faculty members who know them by name and care about their future. Linsly is a place where life-long friendships between students and faculty are formed. Student uniforms are not to encourage conformity, but to ensure that students are known for their unique ideas and abilities. We are a school where long-forgotten traditional values live on in our everyday curriculum. The Linsly School offers a traditional college preparatory program where academic excellence and character development are emphasized in every facet of student life.
  • Profile last updated: 12/05/2008

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About This Zipcode (26003)
School Zip (26003)
(WV) State Average
Population (Approximate) 46,413 people 1,806,740 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 28% 14%
Population Average Age 41 years old 39 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.1 persons
Median Household Income $31,141 $30,629
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.5 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 61 years old 47 years old
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Zipcode (26003)


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% Owning / % Renting 69% / 31% 68% / 32%

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