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The Bolles School
7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217 - View a map of this school Map tel: 9042565030
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The Bolles School is a nationally known co-educational college preparatory day and boarding school serving grades PreK through 12 on four campuses. Offering a breadth of programs, Bolles is recognized for excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and activities. For information, call (904)256-5030 or visit www.bolles.org.


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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 7-12, PG 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-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 1933 1900
Campus Size 52 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 1213 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 2% 18%
Percent International Students 6% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 11% 72%
Average SAT Score 1800 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1630 - 1970 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 15 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 21 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 55% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $11 million $16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $36,000 $38,500
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $16,800 $21,950
Percent Students on Financial Aid 7% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 8,250 $ 17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 56% -
Acceptance Rate 35% 60%
Director of Admissions Mark Frampton
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP U.S. HistoryAP U.S. Government
AP StatisticsAP Spanish V
AP Portfolio DrawingAP Portfolio 3D
AP Portfolio 2DAP Physics B
AP Modern European HistoryAP Latin V
AP Latin IVAP French V
AP English IVAP English III
AP Computer Science AAP Comparative Government
AP ChemistryAP Calculus BC
AP Calculus ABAP Biology
AP Art History 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 15 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
DivingFootball
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Wrestling 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2006-2008 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
University of Florida
69
Florida State University
50
University of Alabama
22
University of Georgia
20
Auburn University
19
University of North Florida
16
University of Central Florida
15
University of Mississippi
12
Vanderbilt University
11
Wake Forest University
10
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School Notes:
  • The Bolles School, established in 1933, is a coeducational, college-preparatory school focusing on general academics for day students in grades PreK through 12 and resident students in grades 7 through 12. The School consists of the Upper School San Jose Campus (grades 9 through 12), Middle School Bartram Campus (grades 6 through 8), and two lower schools, Whitehurst Campus (PreK through ­Grade 5), and Ponte Vedra Beach Campus (Pre K through Grade 5).
  • The Bolles School offers a comprehensive college preparatory program. Bolles prepares students for the future by providing them with challenges that promote growth and development in academics, arts, activities, and athletics. Moral development is encouraged by an emphasis on respect for self and others, volunteerism, and personal responsibility.
  • A not for profit institution, The Bolles School is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The School also works with a 30-member Board of Visitors and an Alumni Board, representing more than 6,500 living graduates.
  • School accreditations: SACS FCIS NAIS
  • Profile last updated: 10/06/2008
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