Dunn School
P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441
Los Olivos, CA 93441
Tel: 800-287-9197
- 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.
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Dunn School is listed among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 119 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity High percentage of students of color
- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- Student Attention Low teacher:student ratio
| Definition of Terms 2018 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 | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 249 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 45% | 21% |
| % International Students | 16% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 60% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | 1210 | * National Avg. »View |
| 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 | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 63% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $8,500 | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $7 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $61,000 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $28,000 | $30,550 |
| Tuition international students | $63,500 | $48,850 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 56% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $22,961 | $23,500 |
| 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% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Mike Mckee | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Mandy Taylor-Gratzer | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 17 |
| Courses | Advanced Art, Advanced English 11, Advanced U.S. History, Advanced World History, AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, 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 | 14 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 13 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Badminton Club, Cooking Club, Debate Club, Diversity Club, Dray Student Club, Economics Club, Film Club, Interact Club, Student Government, Youth 4 Direct Relief Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Climbing Club, Community Service Club, Yoga | |
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
- Dunn School accreditations: TABS, NAIS, WBSA, SSATB, WASC
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