Sun Valley Community School vs. The Sage School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Sun Valley Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
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Overview
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The Sage School in Hailey, ID serves 83 students in grades 6 through 12 within a nonsectarian, townâbased alternative school setting.
Founded in 2009, The Sage School has a studentâteacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 13 teaching staff members.
Tuition is $27,900 for this coâed secondary program. The student body includes approximately 9.9% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1973
2009
Students Body
Total Students
423 students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
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Pre-K Students
12
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Kindergarten Students
12
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Grade 1 Students
15
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Grade 2 Students
20
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Grade 3 Students
20
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Grade 4 Students
22
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Grade 5 Students
22
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Grade 6 Students
36
10
Grade 7 Students
36
13
Grade 8 Students
36
12
Grade 9 Students
45
10
Grade 10 Students
45
18
Grade 11 Students
45
12
Grade 12 Students
45
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
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Average Class Size
15
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Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Average SAT score
1270
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Average ACT score
28
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 12 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$43,000
$27,900
Tuition Notes
Upper School Day Tuition: $43,000
Upper School Boarding Tuition: $73,750 (includes schools costs, housing, food, books and 4 outdoor trips per year)
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% on Financial Aid
30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,000
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Acceptance Rate
45%
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Admissions Director
Alessia Carega
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Admissions Associate
Christy Giles
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
22
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Green TeamInvestment Club
Model United Nations ClubRadio Club
Student SenateSun Valley Ski Academy
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Creative Arts Academy
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Backcountry Ski ClubKayak Club
Outdoor Leadership Academy