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The Bolles School

7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217 -

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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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Overview:
School Focus	College Preparatory	College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)	7-12, PG	9-12
Grades Offered (Day)	Pre-K-12, PG	9-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students	No	No
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1933	1900
Campus Size	52 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	1213 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	2%	18%
Percent International Students	6%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	11%	70%
Average SAT Score	1800	*National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile)	1630 - 1970	-
Offers Post-Grad Year	Yes	No

Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Formal	Casual
Average Class Size	15	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	55%	60%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$11 million	$15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$37,440	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$17,990	$22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid	7%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$8,250	$18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Admission
Application Deadline	None / Rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	No	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	56%	-
Acceptance Rate	35%	60%
Director of Admissions	Mark Frampton

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

# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered

AP/Advanced Courses

AP U.S. History	AP U.S. Government
AP Statistics	AP Spanish V
AP Portfolio Drawing	AP Portfolio 3D
AP Portfolio 2D	AP Physics B
AP Modern European History	AP Latin V
AP Latin IV	AP French V
AP English IV	AP English III
AP Computer Science A	AP Comparative Government
AP Chemistry	AP Calculus BC
AP Calculus AB	AP Biology
AP Art History

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball	Basketball
Crew	Cross Country
Diving	Football
Golf	Lacrosse
Soccer	Softball
Swimming	Tennis
Track and Field	Volleyball
Wrestling


College Matriculation:
Year: 2006-2008	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	University of Florida	69
	Florida State University	50
	University of Alabama	22
	University of Georgia	20
	Auburn University	19
	University of North Florida	16
	University of Central Florida	15
	University of Mississippi	12
	Vanderbilt University	11
	Wake Forest University	10
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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
Profile last updated: 08/24/2009