Olney Friends School

61830 Sandy Ridge Road
Barnesville, OH 43713
Tel: (740) 425-3655
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Olney Friends School Photo #1 - Each Wednesday, students take part in a dedicated three-hour art block with advanced art electives offered throughout the week. Recently, Olney has offered Murals, Digital Video, Impressionistic Art, Scaling and Scenery, Theater, Guitar, Native Art, Woodworking and Box Making courses.
Olney Friends School Photo #2 - The view of top campus from Livezey Lake. Olney Friends School sits on a 350-acre USDA certified organic campus.
Olney Friends School Photo #3 - The Main, Olney's primary academic building, was built in 1868.
Olney Friends School Photo #4 - Sustainability, environmental and outdoor education are vital to an Olney Friends School education. Students regularly engage in steam monitoring, participate in hiking and nature activities, and use our campus as a living laboratory. Antonia '18, featured above, is a member of Olney's Farm Team.
  • Olney Friends School is a progressive, independent college preparatory, co-educational boarding school for 40-60 students in grades 9 through 12, located Barnesville, Ohio.
  • Average class size is 7  Student-to-Faculty ration is less than 3:1
  • We celebrate intellectual vigor, provoke questions of conscience, and nurture skills for living in community.

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Definition of Terms
 | 2020 School Data
Olney Friends SchoolBoarding School Avg.
School FocusCollege PrepCollege Preparatory
Grades Offered9-129-12
School TypeCo-edCo-ed
Religious AffiliationSociety of FriendsNon-denominational
Year Founded18371907
Campus Size350 acres120 acres

Student Body

Enrollment35 students310 students
% Students of Color
20%
25%
% International Students
40%
20%
% Students Boarding
82%
70%
Average SAT Score1130* National Avg. »View
Offers Post-Grad YearNoNo

Academics and Faculty

Saturday ClassesYesNo
Frequency of Saturday ClassesWeeklyWeekly
Classroom Dress CodeCasualCasual
Average Class Size7 students12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio1:31:7
ESL Courses OfferedYesYes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
70%
Summer Program OfferedNoYes

Finances

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)		$35,500$58,260
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)		n/a$30,000
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)		$29,300$43,260
% Students on Financial Aid
80%
38%
Merit Scholarships OfferedNoNo

Admission

Application DeadlineNone / RollingJan. 15
Accepts Standardized ApplicationYesNo
SSAT RequiredNoYes
Acceptance Rate
72%
57%
Director of AdmissionsJasmin Ilovar

Course Listings

List of Courses OfferedLink to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offeredn/a18
CoursesAdvanced Environmental Science, Advanced Humanities, Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Spanish, Advanced Technology

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered416
SportsBasketball, Cross Country Running, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations1324
ExtracurricularsClub or Organization:
Spiritual Life Committee, Student Dorm Staff

Arts and Music Programs:
2-D art, 3-D art, Coffee House, Electives in theater, photography

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Basketball, Running, Soccer, Strength/Conditioning, Volleyball, Yoga

College Matriculation

Year: 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)
Link to Matriculation Data

School Notes

  • Olney Friends School's students come from diverse international, religious, social and economic backgrounds. Students come from 14 different states and 10 different countries.
  • Course offerings include standard college preparatory courses (including Advanced classes, fine arts, and a variety of electives).
  • Every graduate is accepted into at least one college. Graduates of Olney Friends School are well prepared to enter college and the world of responsibilities and choices that await them.
  • Olney Friends School accreditations: ISACS accreditation; Member of NAIS, TABS, Friends Council on Education, OAIS

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  • Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
  • Students: 35 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $35,500
  • Acceptance rate: 72%
  • Average class size: 7 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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