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The Orme School of Arizona
H.C. 63, Box 3040, Mayer, AZ 86333 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 928-632-7601

The Orme School is dedicated to creating the whole student –mind, body and spirit. A beautiful 300 acre campus nestled in a 26,000 acre working cattle ranch in Northern Arizona, The Orme School has been offering opportunities to students for 80 years. In addition to demanding academics, Orme offers athletics, arts, horsemanship, outdoor leadership and a sense of community that is truly unique among boarding schools. The experiences gained at Orme last an entire lifetime. In addition to our school year, we offer summer programs, both camp and school, and an ESL Institute for students. We also host international groups seeking outdoor/camping excursions in a Western environment. As a college preparatory institute, we are very proud that 100% of our students go on to college.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 8-12, PG 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12, PG 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1929 1900
Campus Size 300 acres 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 150 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 18%
Percent International Students 24% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 70% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1370 - 1630 -
Average ACT score 21 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual
(Collared Shirts during the School Day) 		Formal
Average Class Size 14 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 63% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $36,050 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $20,500 $21,990
Tuition international students $37,250 $38,000
Tuition 5 day boarding $25,500 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 31% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $18,900 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 15 / Dec. 13 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 50% 60%
Director of Admissions Alex Spence
Associate Director of Admissions Kelly Johnston
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14


AP US HistoryAP Statistics
AP SpanishAP Physics
AP LiteratureAP Langauge
AP European HistoryAP Calculus
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13


BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
EquestrianFootball
Rock ClimbingSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 11 23
 
 
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Native American ClubOutdoor Leadership
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  • The Orme School is dedicated to creating the whole student – mind, body and spirit. A beautiful 300 acre campus nestled in a 26,000 acre working cattle ranch in Northern Arizona, The Orme School has been offering opportunities to students for 80 years. In addition to demanding academics, Orme offers athletics, arts, horsemanship, outdoor leadership and a sense of community that is truly unique among boarding schools. The experiences gained at Orme last an entire lifetime. In addition to our school year, we offer summer programs, both camp and school, and an ESL Institute for students. We also host international groups seeking outdoor/camping excursions in a Western environment. As a college preparatory institute, we are very proud that 100% of our students go on to college.
  • School accreditations: NCA, NAIS TABS
  • Profile last updated: 11/03/2008
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