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We are a community of curious minds, adventurous spirits, compassionate hearts, and critical thinkers who engage in learning and connect with one another in the thriving mountain community of Sun Valley, Idaho.
Surrounded by six mountain chains in the heart of Idaho, Sun Valley Community School offers students the chance for an excellent academic education, combined with unrivaled outdoor and wilderness experiences.
Sun Valley Community School students come to know themselves and one another on campus and in the wilderness, finding joy and growth through academic challenge, outdoor experiences, artistic endeavors, and athletic passions.
From our campus to the wilderness, our mission is to inspire students to think critically, engage confidently, embrace challenges, and lead impactful, purposeful lives.
We find students who thrive at Community School are independent, prefer a small, close-knit environment, have a love for the outdoors, and value their role and voice in the classroom. Our boarding program has a family feel with just 36 students who are excited about living in our cosmopolitan mountain town.
While we have established ourselves as a school that serves winter-sport athletes through the Sun Valley Ski Academy, we also have an incredible Outdoor Program, Outdoor Leadership Academy, and Creative Arts Academy. Please come explore our website and reach out to us with any questions!
We encourage you to watch the Discover Sun Valley Community School video to learn more about our school and the Sun Valley Ski Academy video to learn more about the exceptional education and opportunities we offer for winter sport athletes. We encourage you to explore our beautiful campus through our interactive virtual tour.
Sun Valley Community School's tuition is approximately $73,750 for boarding students and $43,000 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Sun Valley Community School?
The acceptance rate of Sun Valley Community School is 45%, which is lower than the boarding school average of 64%.
What sports does Sun Valley Community School offer?
Sun Valley Community School offers 22 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Orienteering, Riflery, Rock Climbing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
Does Sun Valley Community School offer a summer program?
Yes, Sun Valley Community School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for Sun Valley Community School?
The application deadline for Sun Valley Community School is Feb. 12 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 12 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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