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The Linsly School
60 Knox Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 304-233-1436

"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 440 students in Grades 5-12, with 100 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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Overview:
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 1900
Campus Size 65 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 443 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 15% 18%
Percent International Students 8% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 25% 70%
Average SAT Score 1710 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size n/a 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 16 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 64% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $17 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $26,360 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $12,950 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 40% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Mr. Craig Tredenick
Associate Director of Admissions Mrs. Stacey Creely
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 16 13


BaseballBasketball
CheeringClimbing
Cross CountryDiving
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyRock Climbing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 39 23
 
 
Advertising StaffAfter School Art Club
Animal Shelter ClubCamera Club
Chess ClubChess Club
Childrens Museum ClubChorus
Classical ClubEnvironmental Club
Fellowship of Christian AthletesForeign Language Honor Societies
ForensicsFrench Club
German ClubHistory Club
Key ClubLower School Band
Lower School NewspaperLower School Wing Society
Math ClubModel United Nations
Multicultural ClubNational Honor Society
NewspaperOutdoor Adventure Club
Princeton Model CongressPuzzlemaniacs
Scrabble ClubScrapbooking Club
Shakespeare ClubSpanish Club
Stage BandStudents Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Technology ClubUpper & Lower School Drama
Upper School Wing SocietyWriters Forum
Yearbook 
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: 08/31/2009
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