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:
| 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 | |
| % 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 | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 |
1:10 * 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 | $21,000 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 27% | |
| Headmaster | Andy Jones-Wilkins | |
| Admissions Director | Katie Raffetto | |
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: 11/03/2008
In the News:
- Events calendar (The Times-News)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 06:26:55 am
Times-News Onine: Magicvalley.com is Southern Idaho's premier website for the Magic Valley and surrounding areas. - In Sun Valley, a tale for any town (The Times-News)
posted on June 19, 2009 at 06:26:45 am
SUN VALLEY - A night at the local 7-Eleven turns out to be a profound experience in the play "Suburbia." Life is turned upside down for the teens and 20-somethings who hang out at the convenience store. - Sports summary (Idaho Mountain Express and Guide)
posted on June 17, 2009 at 04:30:46 am
Cyclists will ride Trail Creek on Father's Day Whether you cross bike, road bike or mountain bike, the inaugural Town to Summit Hill Climb on Father's Day, Sunday, June 21 will spend a good part of its 12. - WRHS student accepted to MITES program (Idaho Mountain Express and Guide)
posted on June 5, 2009 at 03:56:56 am
Wood River High School junior Sierra Dawn Money has been accepted into a prestigious summer program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, Mass. - Find Out What's Going On This Weekend (Eyewitness News 3 Hartford)
posted on May 23, 2009 at 05:57:12 am
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (83353) | ||
| 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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| % Owning / % Renting | 74% / 26% | 68% / 32% |
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- Woodriver Christian School - 17 students - 10.0 mi. away - view location
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