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In a Southwestern, college-preparatory environment, The Orme School develops sound character, intellectual growth and curiosity, and an appreciation of our diverse cultural heritage and natural environment. The nurturing of each student's physical, aesthetic, and spiritual life is emphasized through high expectations and a strong sense of personal and community responsibility. Established in 1929, the School is located on a 26,000-acre working ranch in the Arizona high country, an area of immensely striking natural beauty. The Orme School is a dynamic community for teachers and students who share a passion for academic excellence, outdoor adventure and personal challenge. We are proud that 100 percent of our graduates are accepted to institutes of higher learning. ...read more
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The Orme School |
| School Level |
High school
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| School
Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades 6 - 12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year |
Yes |
| Year
Founded |
1929 |
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County |
Yavapai County, AZ |
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| Total
Students |
170 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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AZ )
High School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
25% |
36% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Grade 6 - 6 students | | Grade 7 - 6 students | | Grade 8 - 12 students | | Grade 9 - 32 students | | Grade 10 - 41 students | | Grade 11 - 38 students | | Grade 12 - 35 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
25 teachers |
| %
Faculty with Advance Degree |
72% |
| Average Class Size |
14 |
| Number of AP Courses |
8 |
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Advanced Courses |
| AP US History | AP Statistics | | AP Spanish | AP Physics | | AP Literature | AP Language | | AP European History | AP Calculus |
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| Classroom dress code |
Casual
(Collared shirts) |
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School |
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AZ )
High School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:7 |
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
177 days |
177 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
8 hours |
7 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Feb. 15 / Rolling |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$36,600 |
| Tuition Notes |
Cost for full Boarding students; Day students are $20,500 |
| %
on Financial Aid |
31% |
| Average
Financial Aid Grant |
$18,900 |
| Acceptance
Rate |
50% |
| Headmaster |
Alyce Brownridge |
| Admissions
Director |
Mr. Alex Spence |
| Admissions
Associate |
Sammi Marshall |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
14 |
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Sports |
| Baseball | Basketball | | Cheering | Climbing | | Cross Country | Equestrian | | Football | Mountain Biking | | Rock Climbing | Softball | | Tennis | Track and Field | | Volley Ball | Weightlifting |
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- In a Southwestern, college-preparatory environment, The Orme School develops sound character, intellectual growth and curiosity, and an appreciation of our diverse cultural heritage and natural environment. The nurturing of each student's physical, aesthetic, and spiritual life is emphasized through high expectations and a strong sense of personal and community responsibility. Established in 1929, the School is located on a 26,000-acre working ranch in the Arizona high country, an area of immensely striking natural beauty. The Orme School is a dynamic community for teachers and students who share a passion for academic excellence, outdoor adventure and personal challenge. We are proud that 100 percent of our graduates are accepted to institutes of higher learning.
- Profile last updated: 04/21/2008
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| About This
Zip Code (
86333 ) |
| School
Zip (
86333 ) |
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AZ ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
4,991 people |
5,130,874 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
15% |
25% |
| Population Average
Age |
45 years old |
34.2 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.3 persons |
2.4 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$29,315 |
$43,318 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
4.5 rooms |
4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
26 years old |
30 years old |
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
78% / 22% |
60% / 40% |
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