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.
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.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $35,500
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Average class size: 7 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Olney Friends School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Affordability
Student Attention
Student Attention
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1837
1907
Campus Size
350 acres
126 acres
School Calendar
Student Body
Enrollment
35 students
300 students
% Students of Color
20%
26%
% International Students
40%
20%
% Students Boarding
82%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Weekly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
7:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$35,500
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$34,900
Yearly Tuition
(5 Day Boarding)
(5 Day Boarding)
$29,300
$44,150
% Students on Financial Aid
80%
40%
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
72%
58%
Director of Admissions
Jasmin Ilovar
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
17
Courses
Advanced Environmental Science, Advanced Humanities, Advanced Mathematics, Advanced Spanish, Advanced Technology
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
4
16
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
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)
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
Source: Verified school update
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