6832 Phillips Mill Road, New Hope, PA 18938 - 
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Solebury School’s mission is to create an environment of educational excellence that prepares students for success in college and beyond. In the Solebury community, we strongly value academic and intellectual challenge, creative and independent thinking, mutual respect between students and teachers, and deep respect for each individual. Honors and AP courses, electives in the sciences and humanities, and strong art, theater, sports and community service programs encourage our students to develop all their skills and talents. Solebury's curriculum is highlighted by an academic theme, giving teachers and students’ common experiences to work on and promoting interdisciplinary learning. We seek to enroll students who are academically successful, passionate, curious, and engaged about learning.
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Solebury School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1925 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 90 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 230 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 19% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 15% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 29% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1710 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1860 - 1170 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 11 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 10 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 44% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $3 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $42,900 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $28,900 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $16,855 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | n/a | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Scott Eckstein | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Janice Poinsett | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Soccer | |
| Softball | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Wrestling | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 19 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Amnesty International | Coffee Houses | |
| Conversation Partners | Diversity Discussion Group | |
| Environmental Club | Horseback Riding | |
| Latino Club | Literary Magazine | |
| Newspaper | Peer Leaders | |
| Ski Club | Spectrum (GSA) | |
| Student Council | Theater Performance and Theater Tech | |
| Video Club | Walking Club | |
| Weight Training | Yearbook | |
| Yoga | ||
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School Notes:
- Founded in 1925, by 4 teachers whose shared vision was to create an environment that would foster good learning relationships, in which there would be a close connection between teachers and students, in which there would be a respectful exchange of opinions and ideas, and in which the student would be well prepared for both college and their real-world responsibilities and pursuits.
- Coeducational, 230 students, diverse student body, students come to Solebury from the surrounding area and from as many as eight states and seven foreign countries.
- Honors and AP Courses offered in every discipline. About 100 electives offered as well as opportunity for independent study.
- Talented and Dedicated Faculty. There are 46 teachers, 23 of whom hold advanced degrees. Twenty-seven faculty members and administrators reside on campus.
- Curriculum is highlighted each year by an academic theme intended to give teachers and students common experiences and to promote interdisciplinary learning.
- Location: 65 miles from New York City and 35 miles from Philadelphia
- Merit Scholarships & Need-based aid available
- Opened in 2007 the John D. Brown Athletic Center includes the gymnasium, fitness center, weight training room, wrestling/dance/aerobics room, men's home & visiting team locker rooms, women's home & visiting team locker rooms, Athletic Director's office, lobby & showcase area, kitchen for events and snack sales
- Renovations to the performing arts center and student center are currently in progress.
- English as a Second Language Programs: Full year and Summer Programs to help students develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
- Learning Skills Program for students who possess average to above-average intelligence and need to strengthen their reading, writing, and language-related skills. Classes use multi-sensory Orton and Wilson models to teach phonological processing.
- LD types supported: Dyslexia
- School accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
- Profile last updated: 09/30/2010
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