60 Knox Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003 - 
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"The Linsly School offers a traditional college preparatory program where academic excellence and character development are emphasized in every facet of student life. Located in Wheeling, WV Linsly is a co-educational day/boarding school providing a structured, disciplined program in a community environment that challenges young people to achieve their greatest potential. Enrolling 451 students in Grades 5-12, with 108 boarders in Grades 7 upward, Linsly emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences, enriched by opportunities for overseas travel/ study and a unique outdoor education program, The Linsly Outdoor Center. One hundred percent of graduates attend college. Campus activities include interest groups, community service, honor societies, musical productions and interscholastic sports..."
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The Linsly School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 5-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1814 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 65 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 451 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 15% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 10% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 25% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1740 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 14 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 16 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 64% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $17 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $29,320 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $14,280 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 45% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec. 10 / Feb. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mr. Craig Tredenick | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Mrs. Stacey Creely | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Climbing | |
| Cross Country | Diving | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Rock Climbing | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Volleyball | |
School Notes:
- Did You Know?
- 100% of Linsly students matriculate at four year colleges or universities
- 64% of Linsly faculty members hold advanced degrees
- The oldest college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains, Linsly emphasizes traditional values and character development
- Technology is an important aspect of the Linsly curriculum, with an average student to computer ratio of 3:1
- Residence Life at Linsly
- Resident students at Linsly live in a warm neighborhood community that consists of dormitories and faculty residences
- The ratio of on campus faculty to resident students is one of the best in the country, 3:1
- Student dormitories are literally extensions of faculty homes
- Residence life at Linsly provides a structured, safe and disciplined environment
- Resident students and faculty members eat a sit down formal dinner together every evening
- Resident students have mandatory study sessions every evening supervised by faculty members
- Weekends for resident students include fun, organized activities such as trips to the local mall, visits to nearby Oglebay Park, and outings to the movies
- Student dormitories are wired for internet access
- Linsly Facilities
- Linsly's 65 acre campus includes top quality facilities including:
- The Williams Visual Arts Center, home to art studios, a ceramics room and a complete photography laboratory
- The Hess Center, a complete wood working shop
- The Stifel Field House, with regulation basketball courts, weight room, aerobics room and locker rooms.
- Linsly also has a swimming pool, refurbished science laboaratories and The Dlesk Conference Center and Linsly Museum for guests.
- Profile last updated: 08/30/2011
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