Olney Friends School

61830 Sandy Ridge Road
Barnesville, OH 43713
Tel: 740-425-3655
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The view of top campus from Livezey Lake. Olney Friends School sits on a 350-acre USDA certified organic campus.
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The view of top campus from Livezey Lake. Olney Friends School sits on a 350-acre USDA certified organic campus.
The Main, Olney's primary academic building, was built in 1868.
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.
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 is a progressive, independent college preparatory, co-educational boarding school for 40-60 students in grades 9 through 12, located Barnesville, Ohio.
  • Olney Friends School challenges students to grow. We celebrate intellectual vigor, provoke questions of conscience, and nurture skills for living in community.

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Definition of Terms 
2016 School Data
 Olney Friends School Boarding School Avg.
School Focus College Prep College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Religious Affiliation Society of Friends Non-denominational
Year Founded 1837 1910
Campus Size 350 acres 105 acres

Student Body

Enrollment 42 students 298 students
% Students of Color
14%
20%
% International Students
35%
20%
% Students Boarding
94%
67%
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 10 students 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 1:7
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered 5 16
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
70%
Summer Program Offered No Yes

Finances

Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)		 $32,900 $52,450
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)		 $9,400 $28,400
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)		 $23,500 $38,000
% Students on Financial Aid
48%
35%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No

Admission

Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application Yes No
SSAT Required No Yes
Director of AdmissionsAaron Schultz

Course Listings

List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses

AP / Advanced Courses

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered 5 16
CoursesAdvanced Environmental Science, Advanced Humanities, Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Spanish, Advanced Technology

Sports

# Interscholastic Sports Offered 1 14
SportsSoccer

Extracurriculars

Total Extracurricular Organizations 8 23
ExtracurricularsAll-School Sing, Electives in theater, photography, 2-D art, 3-D art, Farm and Forest, Gymnastics, Soccer, Field Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Running, Strength/Conditioning, Yoga, Spiritual Life Committee, Student Dorm Staff, Student Self-Government

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. International students from 10 different countries make up 45% of our student body.
  • 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.
  • School accreditations: ISACS accreditation; Member of NAIS, TABS, Friends Council on Education, OAIS
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  • Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
  • Students: 42 students
  • Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $32,900
  • Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $9,400
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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