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Dunn School
P.O. Box 98, 2755 W. Highway 154, Los Olivos, CA 93441 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 800-287-9197

"Dunn School is a college preparatory school with a focus on developing each student's academic and personal potential. We believe that the depth and quality of the relationship between students and teachers is central to the process of education. Hence, Dunn offers small classes and a unique advisor program. Our students meet with their faculty advisors daily to address academic or personal issues. Our academic curriculum is complimented by our visual and performing arts programs, co-curricular athletics, and outdoor education..."
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1957 1900
Campus Size 55 acres 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 184 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 15% 18%
Percent International Students 26% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 62% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 13 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 66% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $4 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $43,000 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $19,200 $21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid 20% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $22,000 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 65% 60%
Director of Admissions Ann Greenough
Associate Director of Admissions Amy Graham
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 15 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDance
FootballGolf
KayakingLacrosse
Mountain BikingMountaineering
Paddle TennisRock Climbing
SoccerTennis
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 15 23
 
 
Backgammon clubChess club
Chess clubCommunity Service
Community ServiceInternational Club
Organic Garden ClubPing Pong Club
Ping Pong ClubSchool Newspaper
Student GovernmentSurfing and Body boarding
Sushi ClubThe Academy (book group)
The Bellview 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2006-2009
University of California, San Diego
4
University of Colorado, Boulder
4
University of California, Berkeley
3
American University
2
Colorado College
2
New York University
2
University of California, Santa Barbara
2
Claremont McKenna College, CA
1
Dartmounth College
1
Northeastern University
1
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Dunn School is a college preparatory school with a focus on developing each student's academic and personal potential. We believe that the depth and quality of the relationship between students and teachers is central to the process of education. Hence, Dunn offers small classes and a unique advisor program. Our students meet with their faculty advisors frequently to address academic or personal issues. Our academic curriculum is complimented by our visual and performing arts programs, co-curricular athletics, and outdoor education.
  • Dunn School is located twenty eight miles northeast of Santa Barbara, in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.
  • LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
  • School accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Profile last updated: 05/28/2009
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