Delphian School’s mission is to empower young people with effective study skills, a solid academic foundation, a strong sense of personal integrity and a wide range of abilities. More broadly, its mission is to send forth responsible, capable individuals who can help build a better world.
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Delphian School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 3-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | K-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1976 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 800 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 250 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 21% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 27% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 85% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1779 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1600 - 1920 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 17 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | n/a | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $38,890 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $21,220 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 35% | 34% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Terrie Arnold | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 6 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 20 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Archery Club | Audio/Visual Class | |
| Ceramics | Chess Club | |
| Choir | Drama | |
| Drawing and Painting | Guitar | |
| International Club | Intramural Basketball | |
| Intramural Soccer | Intramural Volleyball | |
| Jazz Choir | Music | |
| Photography & Darkroom Editing | Student Council | |
| Weightlifting | Woodshop | |
| Writing and Poetry | Yoga | |
College Matriculation: |
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School Notes:
- Delphian School, is an independent college preparatory, K-12, co-educational day and boarding school. Delphian enrolls students from around the world and offers an English-as-a-Second Language program.
- The school has more than 800 acres of wooded hills, meadows and fields overlooking the scenic Willamette Valley. Sheridan, located in the heartland of beautiful western Oregon, is approximately 50 miles southwest of Portland and 35 miles from the Pacific Coast.
- The sports facilities include a double-court gymnasium, soccer fields, baseball and softball diamonds, a racquetball court, running track, four lighted tennis courts, and a weight and exercise room.
- Delphian was founded in 1976 by a group of educators and parents concerned about the decline in the standards of American education. Delphian uses the innovative study methods developed more than forty five years ago by American educator and philosopher L. Ron Hubbard. These methods are recognized worldwide as a breakthrough in education, and, with them, students develop the confidence and knowledge to tackle the most challenging subjects independently.
- While being part of a student body that takes a highly active role in all school activities, each student will learn his own lessons about responsibility, integrity, and leadership.
- Most graduates are accepted at top ranked colleges and universities across the United States.
- Delphian School is registered with the Oregon Department of Education, is a member of the Oregon Federation of Independent Schools and is a candidate member of the Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools. The school is authorized under Federal Law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. Delphian School is licensed to use Applied Scholastics educational services.
- School accreditations: Candidate Member of The Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sky Dayton - Founder of EarthLink and founder and chairman of Boingo Wireless, and a technology investor/entrepreneur.
- Profile last updated: 08/17/2011
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- Western Mennonite School - 230 students - 17.5 mi. away - view location
- Oregon Episcopal School - 845 students - 41.3 mi. away - view location
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