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School Notes Overview: |
Solebury School’s mission is to create an environment of educational excellence that prepares students for success in college and beyond. In the Solebury community, we strongly value academic and intellectual challenge, creative and independent thinking, mutual respect between students and teachers, and deep respect for each individual. Honors and AP courses, electives in the sciences and humanities, and strong art, theater, sports and community service programs encourage our students to develop all their skills and talents. Solebury's curriculum is highlighted by an academic theme, giving teachers and students’ common experiences to work on and promoting interdisciplinary learning. We seek to enroll students who are academically successful, passionate, curious, and engaged about learning.
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| School Focus |
College Preparatory |
College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered
(Boarding) |
9-12 |
9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) |
7-12 |
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 |
1925 |
1900 |
| Campus Size |
90 acres |
150 acres |
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| Enrollment |
220 students |
300 students |
| Percent Students of Color |
19% |
18% |
| Percent International Students |
15% |
16% |
| Percent Students Boarding |
29% |
72% |
| Average
SAT Score |
1710 |
*National
Avg. » View |
| SAT
range (25th-75th percentile) |
1860 - 1170 |
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| Offers
Post-Grad Year |
No |
No |
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| Saturday Classes |
No |
No |
| Classroom Dress Code |
Casual |
Formal |
| Average Class
Size |
11 |
12
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School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student
Ratio |
1:6 |
1:7
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered |
10 |
14 |
| ESL Courses Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree |
44% |
60% |
| Summer Program Offered |
Yes |
Yes |
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| Endowment Size |
$3 million |
$16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$38,500
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$38,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$25,650 |
$21,950 |
| Percent Students
on Financial Aid |
30% |
31% |
| Average Financial Aid
Grant |
$
16,855 |
$
17,000 |
| Merit Scholarships
Offered |
Yes |
No |
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| Application Deadline |
Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling |
Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required |
Yes |
Yes |
| Acceptance Rate |
n/a |
60% |
| Director of Admissions |
Scott Eckstein |
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| Associate Director of Admissions |
Janice Poinsett |
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| Total Interscholastic
Sports Offered |
10 |
13 |
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Founded in 1925, by 4 teachers whose shared vision was to create an environment that would foster good learning relationships, in which there would be a close connection between teachers and students, in which there would be a respectful exchange of opinions and ideas, and in which the student would be well prepared for both college and their real-world responsibilities and pursuits.
Coeducational, 220 students, diverse student body, students come to Solebury from the surrounding area and from as many as eight states and seven foreign countries.
Honors and AP Courses offered in every discipline. About 100 electives offered as well as opportunity for independent study.
Talented and Dedicated Faculty. There are 46 teachers, 21 of whom hold advanced degrees. Twenty-seven faculty members and administrators reside on campus.
Curriculum is highlighted each year by an academic theme intended to give teachers and students common experiences and to promote interdisciplinary learning.
Location: 65 miles from New York City and 35 miles from Philadelphia
Merit Scholarships & Need-based aid available
Last year, we opened a new Athletic Center, track and field. The new Athletic facilities include the gymnasium, fitness center, weight training room, wrestling/dance/aerobics room, men's home & visiting team locker rooms, women's home & visiting team locker rooms, Athletic Director's office, lobby & showcase area, kitchen for events and snack sales
Proposed renovations to the performing arts center and student center are planned for 2008/2009
English as a Second Language Programs: Full year and Summer Programs to help students develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Learning Skills Program for students who possess average to above-average intelligence and need to strengthen their reading, writing, and language-related skills. Classes use multi-sensory Orton and Wilson models to teach phonological processing. LD types supported: Dyslexia School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Profile last updated: 09/29/2008
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