Sun Valley Community School
1 Community School Drive
Sun Valley, ID 83353
Sun Valley, ID 83353
Tel: (208) 622-3955
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.
| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | Sun Valley Community | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12 | 5-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12 | Pre-K-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1973 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 40 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 435 students | 302 students |
| % Students of Color | 4% | 25% |
| % International Students | 2% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 15% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1280 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 67% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $1,050 (There are additional fees for summer term boarding.) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $8.23 million | $24 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $50,250 | $58,935 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $32,250 | $32,900 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 38% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $13,000 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | Feb. 25 / Aug. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Alessia Carega | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Christy Giles | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 16 |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Figure Skating, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Nordic Skiing, Orienteering, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
College Matriculation
| Year: | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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: 09/15/2020
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