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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 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.

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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 8-12, PG 6-12
Grades Offered (Day) 6-12, PG 6-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1929 1900
Campus Size 360 acres 137 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 126 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 18%
Percent International Students 24% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 70% 70%
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 14 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 63% 61%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $34,450 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $18,900 $22,720
Tuition international students $37,950 $38,650
Tuition 5 day boarding $23,900 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 31% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $18,900 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Common Application Yes No
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 50% 59%
Director of Admissions Timothy Magill, M.S.
Associate Director of Admissions Johanna Huitsing
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
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
 
 
4-HCaravan
CheerleadingChoral Arts
DramaInternational Club
Native American ClubOutdoor Leadership
School NewspaperSummer 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 Alliance, National Association of Independent Schools The Association of Boarding Schools, Western Association of Boarding Schools, Cum Laude Society, National Honors Society
  • Profile last updated: 10/17/2009
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