The Community School
School Notes Overview:
Nestled among five mountain ranges in the heart of the Wood River Valley, The Community School is a small, independent Kindergarten through twelfth grade college preparatory school committed to engendering a sense of community within an intellectually challenging and supportive atmosphere. Our mission is to engage students of diverse talents in an intellectually challenging and supportive school culture. We endeavor to foster in our students self-confidence, integrity, responsibility to their community and environment, and a life-long passion for learning....
School Overview:
The Community School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Year Founded | 1973 | |
| County | Blaine County, ID | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 307 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(ID) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 7% | 8% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 10 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 33 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 27 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 27 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 57% | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(ID) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 172 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 23 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $22,000 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 27% | |
| Head of School | Andy Jones-Wilkins | |
| Admissions Director | Katie Robins | |
School Notes:
- • A strong academic college preparatory program and a developmentally appropriate curriculum from Kindergarten through 12th grade. • The expectation that all students will take advantage of opportunities to contribute to, and benefit from, an integrated program that includes Outdoor Education, Community Service, Fine and Performing Arts, and Athletics. • A committed faculty and staff that develops close, caring relationships with students. • An educational environment that embraces a variety of learning and teaching styles and respects individual differences. • A school culture in which it is safe to take intellectual risks and which encourages independent thinking, creativity, ethical decision-making, and respect for others. • An active school community comprised of students, their parents, faculty, staff, alumni and trustees; all of whom are valued contributors to enriching and enhancing the life of the school.
- Profile last updated: 08/17/2009
In the News:
- Cutthroats salute the fall sports season (Idaho Mountain Express and Guide)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 01:54:48 pm
The Community School paid homage to its soccer athletes at an award banquet and potluck party at the Elkhorn Clubhouse on Tuesday. - Food findings: Community School students get hands-on introduction to food science (The Times-News)
posted on November 3, 2009 at 04:51:04 am
SUN VALLEY - Sixteen chickens have taken their place among the books and test tubes at The Community School. - Wellness speaker emphasizes play (The Times-News)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 05:37:40 am
HAILEY - There may be something to that adage: "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." - Wellness workshop (The Times-News)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 05:29:25 am
•What: Center for Community Health's Fall Conference, featuring Dr. Stuart L. Brown discussing the importance of play. - The first cut is always the deepest (Idaho Mountain Express and Guide)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 01:25:05 pm
Similar fates awaited the Wood River and The Community School girls' teams on opening day of their respective state soccer tournaments in Caldwell on Thursday.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (83353) | School Zip (83353) |
(ID) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 988 people | 1,291,998 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 63% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 44 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $70,750 | $38,605 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 32 years old | 34 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (83353) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 68% / 32% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Woodriver Christian School - 17 students - 10.0 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Sun Valley, Blaine County, Zip 83353
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