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Lowell Whiteman School
42605 County Road 36, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 970-879-1350 x 12

Founded in 1957, The Lowell Whiteman School is a small college preparatory co-educational boarding-day school, grades 9 –12, situated in the Rocky Mountains of northwestern Colorado. A rich, full academic experience is complemented with an extensive experiential program. Students commit to either foreign travel or competitive skiing/riding. The school has a strong residential program for boarding students.
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Definition of Terms
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1957 1900
Campus Size 192 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 80 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 2% 18%
Percent International Students 5% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 45% 70%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Casual
Average Class Size 8 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 7 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 50% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $1 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $32,900 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $17,700 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 36% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $14,000 $18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 70% 60%
Director of Admissions Walt Daub
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 1 23
 
 
Outdoor Program 
School Notes:
  • Founded in 1957, The Lowell Whiteman School is a small college preparatory co-educational boarding-day school, grades 9 –12, situated in the Rocky Mountains of northwestern Colorado. A rich, full academic experience is complemented with an extensive experiential program. Students commit to either foreign travel or competitive skiing/riding. The school has a strong residential program for boarding students.
  • School accreditations: ACIS & NAIS
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Travis Mayer - Olympic Silver Medalist at Salt Lake Olympics, Student Harvard Business School
    • Susan Walsh - AP photographer. Pulitzer Prize recipient
    • John Milius - Movie producer, Director of Apocaplyse Now
  • Profile last updated: 10/30/2009
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