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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
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"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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  Offering Breadth - Most sports offered
  Offering Breadth - High # of AP/advanced courses offered

Definition of Terms
Dunn School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12 8-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12 Pre-K-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 1899
Campus Size 55 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 190 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 15% 16%
Percent International Students 20% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 62% 72%
Average SAT Score 1700 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 14 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 12 13
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 66% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $4 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $34,500 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $15,500 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 15% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 18,000 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 62% -
Acceptance Rate 65% 60%
Director of Admissions Ann Greenough-Coats
Associate Director of Admissions Sarah Jallo
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 12 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDance
FootballGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 15 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Backgammon clubChess club
Community ServiceDrama Club
Film ClubInternational Club
Organic Garden ClubPep Club
Ping Pong ClubSchool Newspaper
Student GovernmentSurfing and Body boarding
Sushi ClubThe Academy (book group)
The Bellview
College Matriculation:  
Year: - 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
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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 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.
  • Dunn School is located twenty eight miles northeast of Santa Barbara, in the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley.
  • Dunn School is in the process of obtaining county approval for a long range capital campaign. This project would include building a new gymnasium/sports center, new administrative offices, and more faculty housing.
  • LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
  • School accreditations: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Profile last updated: 11/01/2006
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