Olney Friends School
- 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%
|
66%
|
| 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 | $52,698 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$9,400 | $28,400 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) |
$23,500 | $38,500 |
| % 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 Admissions | Aaron Schultz | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 16 |
| Courses | Advanced Environmental Science, Advanced Humanities, Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Spanish, Advanced Technology | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 1 | 14 |
| Sports | Soccer | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 17 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | 2-D art, 3-D art, All-School Sing, Basketball, Electives in theater, Farm and Forest, Field Hockey, Gymnastics, photography, Running, Soccer, Spiritual Life Committee, Strength/Conditioning, Student Dorm Staff, Student Self-Government, 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. 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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