H.C. 63, Box 3040, Mayer, AZ 86333 - 
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The Orme School is dedicated to creating the whole student –mind, body and spirit. A beautiful 360 acre campus is nestled within a 26,000 acre historic, working cattle ranch in Northern Arizona. The Orme School has been offering opportunities to students for over 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. With an emphasis in sustainability and Southwest studies, our students gain "real world" experience grappling with the challenges of tomorrow. The experiences gained at Orme last an entire lifetime. An outstanding summer camp, summer school, and specialty ESL programs complete the year-round offerings here at Orme. We also host international as well as other educational and recreational groups seeking outdoor/camping excursions in a Western environment. First and foremost a college preparatory school, we are proud that 100% of our graduating students are accepted to college.
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1929 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 360 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 126 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 18% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 30% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 80% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1065 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 920 - 1210 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 68% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $37,900 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $18,900 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $37,900 | $40,100 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $26,290 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 54% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $22,057 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mike McKee | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Johanna Huitsing, M.A. | |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| AP Calculus AB | AP Calculus BC | |
| AP English Language and Composition | AP European History | |
| AP Physics C: Mechanics | AP Spanish | |
| AP Statistics | AP US History | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Cross Country | |
| Equestrian | Football | |
| Rock Climbing | Softball | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Volleyball | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| 4-H | Caravan | |
| Cheerleading | Choral Arts | |
| Drama | International Club | |
| Native American Club | Outdoor Leadership | |
| School Newspaper | Summer School and Camp | |
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School Notes:
- The Orme School is dedicated to creating the whole student –mind, body and spirit. A beautiful 360 acre campus is nestled with in a 26,000 acre historic, working cattle ranch in Northern Arizona. The Orme School has been offering opportunities to students for over 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. With an emphasis in sustainability and Southwest studies, our students gain "real world" experience grappling with the challenges of tomorrow. The experiences gained at Orme last an entire lifetime. An outstanding summer camp, summer school, and specialty ESL programs complete the year-round offerings here at Orme. We also host international as well as other educational and recreational groups seeking outdoor/camping excursions in a Western environment. First and foremost a college preparatory school, we are proud that 100% of our graduating students are accepted to college.
- School accreditations: North Cental Accreditation, National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Western Association of Boarding Schools, Cum Laude Society, National Honors Society
- Profile last updated: 05/23/2011
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