The Orme School vs. Verde Valley School
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School Overview
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The Orme School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Verde Valley School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 277 schools) for:
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Overview
Established in 1929, Arizona's premier co-ed boarding school is nestled in a breathtaking 26,000-acre working cattle ranch. Experience an authentic Western atmosphere, small class sizes, and a vibrant global community.
We prioritize character development, intellectual curiosity, and academic success.
Join us for athletics, horsemanship, arts, rigorous academics (including AP courses), outdoor adventure, and more!
Verde Valley is an International Baccalaureate World School, with the IB curriculum for all students in grades 11 and 12.
Nestled within the beautiful scenery of Sedona, Arizona, Verde Valley offers a rigorous academic program, inspiration for artistic and musical expression, and exciting outdoor activities including one of the most diverse equestrian programs in the West.
Life at VVS revolves around our five guiding principles: academic excellence, world citizenship, environmental stewardship, physical labor and service to others.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
8-12, PG
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1929
1948
Campus Size
300 acres
175 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
95
120
% Students of Color
37%
18%
% International Students
40%
30%
% Students Boarding
100%
70%
Average SAT Score
1280
1200
Average ACT score
28
n/a
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Less than once a month
Weekly
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
9
10
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
6:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
16
n/a
Number of IB Courses Offered
n/a
25
ESL Courses Offered
Yes
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
71%
86%
Summer Program Offered
Yes
No
Finances
Endowment Size
$2 million
$1 million
Tuition (Boarding Students)
$51,500
$60,000
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$33,000
Tuition (international students)
$51,500
$63,000
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$24,000
$15,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
n/a
$1
Admission
Application Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
None / Rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
Yes
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Average Percentile SSAT
n/a
80
Acceptance Rate
70%
60%
Director of Admissions
Jara Ruiz Anchia
John Gordon
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Zane Dickey
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
16
n/a
Sport
Total Sports Offered
15
18
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryCross Country Running
EquestrianRiding
RugbySoccer
SoftballSwimming
Swimming and DivingTennis
TrackVolleyball
Wrestling
BasketballClimbing
Cross CountryCross Country Running
DanceEquestrian
GolfMountain Biking
RidingRock Climbing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
TrackTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Ski Club
Club or Organization:
Equestrian ClubGardening Club
International ClubMathletes
Outdoor LeadershipRobotics Club
Summer School and CampTechnology Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubDrama Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
CaravanSustainability Club
Drama SocietyEquestrian Club
Horizons Historical Review
Club or Organization:
History Movie Clubstudent government
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Co-Ed SoccerCreative Writing & Publishing
Current Events RoundtableFilm & Video Club
Hiking ClubOutdoorsmen Club