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Southwestern Academy

Hc 64 Box 235, Rimrock, AZ, 86335-0863 -

School Notes Overview:

The Beaver Creek Ranch Campus of Southwestern Academy offers a intimate, international learning environment for students seeking a college preparatory education. Small class sizes, a beautiful 185 acre campus in one of the most scenic areas of the Southwest and an experienced, caring faculty help students to reach their potential and succeed in college. Our campus emphasizes outdoor learning and recreation. ...

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School Overview:

	Southwestern Academy
School Membership(s)	The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year	Yes
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded	1924
County	Yavapai County, AZ
Student Body
Total Students	n/a
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	27%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	37%
Average Class Size	6
Number of AP Courses	5
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(AZ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:1	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$30
Tuition Notes	Cost is for US boarding students; aid is available for outstanding applicants. International boarding student tuition and fees $36,750.
% on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$15,000
Acceptance Rate	60%
Head of School	Robert Bufton
Admissions Director	Brian Thomas
Admissions Associate	Maia Moore
Sport
Total Sports Offered	6
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Equestrian	Golf
	Soccer	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	13
	Extracurriculars
	Arizona Heritage	Camping
	Canyoneering	Drama
	Equestrian	Indoor climbing
	International Club	LaCrosse
	Mountain Biking	Photography
	Rock Climbing	Sporting Clays
	Student Government

School Notes:

Southwestern Academy seeks students who:
Are serious about preparing for college
Want small class sizes and individual attention from their teachers
Are willing to be challenged to think independently and who want to take an active role in their own education
Want to be part of a small and close-knit campus community with students from around the world
Are willing to serve others and are generous with their time and talents
Are excited about outdoor learning and outdoor activities
Enjoy nature and who are interested in caring for the environment
Profile last updated: 01/13/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (86335)	School Zip (86335)	(AZ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	3,203 people	5,130,874 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	30%	25%
Population Average Age	45 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$35,000	$44,677
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.7 rooms	5.0 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	26 years old	29 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	75% / 25%	62% / 38%