The Bolles School
The Bolles School is an independent college preparatory school with an international reputation for excellence. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, the School enrolls over 1600 boarding and day students in Pre-Kindergarten through the 12 grade on four campuses:
Upper School (9 - 12) - San Jose Campus
Middle School (6 - 8) - Bartram Campus Lower School (PK - 5) - Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Campus
Top Rankings
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The Bolles School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Large student body (number of students)
- Offering Breadth Most extracurriculars offered
- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | The Bolles School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | Pre-K-12, PG | 9-12 |
| 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 | 1933 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 52 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 1714 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 28% | 25% |
| % International Students | 5% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 10% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1293 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1185 - 1402 | - |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Boys are not required to wear blazers.) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 15 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 25 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 61% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $25 million | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $61,090 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $49,915 | $44,100 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 25% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $27,500 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | Jan. 31 / Jan. 31 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 55% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Kila McCann | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Mark Frampton | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 25 | 18 |
| Courses | AP American Government, AP American History, AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Capstone: Research, AP Capstone: Seminar, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Government, AP Computer Science A, AP English III, AP English IV, AP French V, AP Latin IV, AP Latin V, AP Modern European History, AP Physics B, AP Portfolio 2D, AP Portfolio 3D, AP Portfolio Drawing, AP Psychology, AP Spanish V, AP Statistics | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 64 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: B Club and Lady Bulldogs, Boisterous Bulldogs, Bolles Astronomy Club, Bolles Buddies, Bolles Mission Club, Bolles Organization of Knowledge (BOOKs), Books Across Borders, Brain Brawl - Varsity and JV, Care for Kids, Cars for Concern, Characters for Care, Chess Club, Childrens' International Summer Village (CISV) Club, Chinese Club, Civil Discourse Club, Coffee House, Community Connections, Dancing with Love, Debate Club, DIPG Ellie Club, Dreams Come True, Environmental Club, Free and Equal Club, French Club, Girl Talk, Girls' Night In, Giving Grand Goods: Community Hospice, Happy Club, Healthy Hearts Club, Hearts for the Arts, Hearts for the Homeless, India Club, Japanese Club, Junior Mentors, Kenzie Club, Kids 4 Cures, Latin Club, Lower School Academic Counsel, Magic of Music Club, Mental Health Club, Mock Trial, Model UN Team, National Honor Society Tutoring Services, Natural Disaster Relief Club, One Love, Operation Smile, Pen Pals, Pencils of Promise, Photography Club, Project Downtown Jacksonville, Promise to Kate, Relay for Life Club, Robotics Team: PatA11:A74ent Pending and Voyagers, Ronald McDonald House Club, Run Life, Save Our Seas, Service Through Sports, Soul Surfers Club, Spanish Club, Team Ryan, Technology Club, Ukulele Club, Wounded Warriors, Young Republicans | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2017 - 2019 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Florida State University | 39 | |
| University of Florida | 28 | |
| Auburn University | 23 | |
| University of South Carolina | 23 | |
| The George Washington University | 17 | |
| University of Alabama | 13 | |
| Jacksonville University | 11 | |
| Florida Atlantic University | 10 | |
| University of Georgia | 10 | |
| Wake Forest University | 8 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- The Bolles School, established in 1933, is a coeducational, college-preparatory school focusing on general academics for day students in grades PreK through 12 and resident students in grades 9 through 12. The school consists of the Upper School San Jose Campus (grades 9 through 12), Middle School Bartram Campus (grades 6 through 8), and two lower schools, Whitehurst Campus (Pre-K through Grade 5), and Ponte Vedra Beach Campus (Pre K through Grade 5).
- The Bolles School offers a comprehensive college preparatory program. Bolles prepares students for the future by providing them with challenges that promote growth and development in academics, arts, activities and athletics. Moral development is encouraged by an emphasis on respect for self and others, volunteerism, and personal responsibility.
- A not-for-profit institution, The Bolles School is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees. The School also works with a 30-member Board of Visitors and an Alumni Board, representing more than 6,500 living graduates.
- The Bolles School accreditations: SACS FCIS NAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Caroline Barlow '07 - 2010 Rhodes Scholar and US Naval Academy Brigade Commander
- Joseph Kittinger '46 - US Air Force pilot, performed highest and fastest skydive over 100,000 feet as key member of Project Excelsior
- Ryan Murphy '13 - 4-time Olympic gold medal swimmer
- Travis Tygart '89 - CEO, United States Anti-Doping Agency
- Chipper Jones '90 - 7-time Major League Baseball All-Star with the Atlanta Braves, 1999 MVP, 1995 World Champion
- Jackie Crosby '79 - 1985 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Journalism
- Kevin Sack '77 - 2003 Pulitzer Prize Winner in Journalism
- George Scribner '70 - Artist, Director and Imagineer with Disney
- Anthony Nesty '87 - First Black Male Swimmer to Win Olympic Gold Medal
Profile last updated: 08/09/2021
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