Olney Friends School
61830 Sandy Ridge Road
Barnesville, OH 43713
Barnesville, OH 43713
Tel: (740)425-3655
- 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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Olney Friends School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 318 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Small student body (number of students)
- Affordability High percentage of students on financial aid
- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- Student Attention Low teacher:student ratio
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Olney Friends School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Society of Friends | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1837 | 1909 |
| Campus Size | 350 acres | 104 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 35 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 20% | 23% |
| % International Students | 40% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 82% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1130 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 7 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:3 | 1:7 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $35,500 | $57,300 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $17,750 | $31,250 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $29,300 | $41,910 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 80% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Jasmin Ilovar | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | n/a | 18 |
| Courses | Advanced Environmental Science, Advanced Humanities, Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Spanish, Advanced Technology | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 4 | 16 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country Running, Intramural Sports Only, Soccer | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 13 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club 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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