- Founded in 1957, Dunn School is an independent, college preparatory, 6th through 12th grade coeducational boarding and day school.
- We are located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, in Los Olivos, California, 30 miles from Santa Barbara.
- The mission of the Dunn School community is to educate the whole student to his or her fullest potential in preparation for a life of learning and responsible leadership in society.
| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Dunn School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1957 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 58 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 245 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 29%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 30%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 60%
|
68%
|
| Average SAT Score | 1685 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1520 - 1800 | - |
| Average ACT score | 25 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 72%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $7 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$58,000 | $51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$26,200 | $28,500 |
| Tuition international students | $60,500 | $47,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 42%
|
35%
|
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $22,410 | $21,582 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 45%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Mike Mckee | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Mandy Taylor-Gratzer | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 16 |
| Courses | AP Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP US Government & Politics, AP US History, AP World History, English 10 Honors, Math I Honors - Geometry & Algebra, Math II Honors - Data, Models, & Predictions, Math III Honors - Mathematical Analysis, Spanish II Honors, Spanish III Honors, US History Honors | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 12 | 14 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Tennis, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 18 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Amnesty International Club, Badminton Club, Ballet, Climbing Club, Community Service Club, Cooking Club, Debate Club, Diversity Club, Economics Club, Film Club, Interact Club, Mahjong Club, School Newspaper, Student Government, Swimming, The Academy (book group), Yoga, Young Life | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2014 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Colorado at Boulder | 5 | |
| Northeastern University | 4 | |
| University of San Francisco | 4 | |
| California Polytechnic State University | 2 | |
| Lewis and Clark College | 2 | |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | 2 | |
| University of California at San Diego | 2 | |
| University of California at San Diego | 2 | |
| University of California at Los Angeles | 1 | |
| Whitman College | 1 | |
School Notes
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- School accreditations: TABS, NAIS, WBSA, SSATB, WASC
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