The Bolles School

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7400 San Jose Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32217

Tel: 9042565030

www.bolles.org

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The Bolles School is a nationally known co-educational college preparatory day and boarding school serving grades PreK through 12 on four campuses.
Offering a breadth of programs, Bolles is recognized for excellence in academics, arts, athletics, and activities. For information, call (904)256-5030 or visit www.bolles.org.

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Definition of Terms 2016 School Data	The Bolles School	Boarding School Avg.
School Focus	College Prep	College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)	7-12, PG	9-12
Grades Offered (Day)	Pre-K-12, PG	9-12
School Type	Co-ed	Co-ed
Religious Affiliation	Non-denominational	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1933	1910
Campus Size	52 acres	110 acres

Saturday Classes	No	No
Classroom Dress Code	Formal	Casual
Average Class Size	15 students	12 *National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	1:7
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered	22	16
ESL Courses Offered	Yes	Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree	61%	70%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Endowment Size	$16 million	$16 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$48,750	$51,700
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$23,870	$28,500
% Students on Financial Aid	22%	35%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant	$13,220	$21,582
Merit Scholarships Offered	No	No

Application Deadline	Jan. 10 / rolling	Jan. 15
Accepts Standardized Application	Yes	No
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Average Percentile SSAT	56%	-
Acceptance Rate	50%	57%
Director of Admissions	Scott Smith

List of Courses Offered

# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered	22	16
Courses	AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, 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 Spanish V, AP Statistics, AP U.S. Government, AP U.S. History

# Interscholastic Sports Offered	18	14
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Total Extracurricular Organizations	3	23
Extracurriculars	Fencing Club, Ice Hockey, Sailing

Year: 2012 - 2014	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	University of Florida	65
	Florida State University	60
	Auburn University	15
	Jacksonville University	14
	University of Alabama	14
	University of North Florida	13
	University of Central Florida	11
	University of Georgia	11
	College of Charleston	10
	University of Miami	10
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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 7 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.
School accreditations: SACS FCIS NAIS