Sun Valley Community School
Community School is an independent pre-K-12 boarding and day school located on three campuses totalling 40 acres in iconic Sun Valley, Idaho.
Community School combines an outstanding academic program with an extensive outdoor program, taking advantage of the five mountain ranges that make up our backyard.
Our highly personalized approach to college counseling ensures that students are accepted to the best colleges and universities; More importantly, graduates find the ideal fit for the next step of their journey.
Our Outdoor Leadership Academy, Creative Arts Academy, and Sun Valley Ski Academy provide the classroom support and flexibility for our students to be able to pursue their outdoor, winter sport, and artistic ambitions at the highest level.
Sun Valley is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and brimming with culture and the arts; Residents live for adventure and enjoy a balanced lifestyle in this small, supportive and exciting mountain town.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Students: 435 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $55,550
- Yearly Tuition (Day Students): $36,700
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 25 / Jul. 1 / rolling
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
Grades Offered (Day)
Pre-K-12
5-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1973
1907
Campus Size
40 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
435 students
300 students
% Students of Color
4%
25%
% International Students
2%
20%
% Students Boarding
15%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
ESL Courses Offered
No
Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
67%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$8.23 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$55,550
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
$36,700
$32,995
Summer Program Cost
$1,050
(There are additional fees for summer term boarding.)
(There are additional fees for summer term boarding.)
% Students on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$13,000
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Feb. 25 / Jul. 1 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
30%
58%
Director of Admissions
Alessia Carega
Associate Director of Admissions
Christy Giles
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
19
16
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- From our campus to the wilderness, we inspire students to think critically, engage confidently, embrace challenges, and lead impactful, purposeful lives.
- Upper School students spend 18 days per year on average in the field, all over the Western Region, with our renowned Outdoor Program.
- LD types supported: Executive Function, Slow-Processing
- Sun Valley Community School accreditations: TABS, NWAIS, NAIS
Profile last updated: 04/05/2022
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