The Bolles School

7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217 - View a map of this school Map
Tel: 9042565030
Grades: (Boarding) 7-12, PG / (Day) Pre-K-12, PG | 1650 students
The Bolles School is a nationally known co-educational college preparatory day and boarding school serving grades PreK through 12 on four campuses. Offering a breadth of programs, Bolles is recognized for excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and activities. For information, call (904)256-5030 or visit www.bolles.org.

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Definition of Terms 
| 2012 School Data
The Bolles School
Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered. (Boarding) 7-12, PG 7-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-12, PG 6-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1933 1906
Campus Size 52 acres 125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment 1650 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 2% 18%
Percent International Students 6% 19%
Percent Students Boarding 11% 67%
Average SAT Score 1800 * National Avg. »View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1620 - 1980 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 15 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 21 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 62% 65%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
Finances
Endowment Size $11 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $43,300 $44,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $21,200 $24,600
Percent Students on Financial Aid 7% 33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $8,250 $19,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
Admission
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 56% -
Acceptance Rate 50% 60%
Director of Admissions Mark Frampton  

Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses:
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 21 14
AP/Advanced Courses
AP Art History AP Biology
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry AP Comparative Government
AP Computer Science A AP English III
AP English IV AP French V
AP Latin IV AP Latin V
AP Modern European History AP Physics B
AP Portfolio 2D AP Portfolio 3D
AP Portfolio Drawing AP Spanish V
AP Statistics AP U.S. Government
AP U.S. History

Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 15 13
Interscholastic Sports
Baseball Basketball
Crew Cross Country
Diving Football
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Wrestling

Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 3 24
Extracurriculars
Fencing Ice Hockey
Sailing

College Matriculation:
Year: 2009-2011
10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Florida State University 69
University of Florida 50
University of Alabama 33
University of North Florida 18
University of Central Florida 15
University of Georgia 14
University of South Carolina 14
Auburn University 12
Southern Methodist University 12
University of Miami 10
Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes:

  • The Bolles School, established in 1933, is a coeducational, college-preparatory school focusing on general academics for day students in grades PreK through 12 and resident students in grades 7 through 12. The School consists of the Upper School San Jose Campus (grades 9 through 12), Middle School Bartram Campus (grades 6 through 8), and two lower schools, Whitehurst Campus (PreK through ­Grade 5), and Ponte Vedra Beach Campus (Pre K through Grade 5).
  • The Bolles School offers a comprehensive college preparatory program. Bolles prepares students for the future by providing them with challenges that promote growth and development in academics, arts, activities, and athletics. Moral development is encouraged by an emphasis on respect for self and others, volunteerism, and personal responsibility.
  • A not for profit institution, The Bolles School is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The School also works with a 30-member Board of Visitors and an Alumni Board, representing more than 6,500 living graduates.

  • School accreditations: SACS FCIS NAIS

Nearby Schools:

The Bolles School
Gr. Pre-K-12 | Co-Ed | 0 mi. away
Ekklesia Mountain High
Gr. Pre-K-12 | Co-Ed | 9.4 mi. away

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