The Linsly School
"The Linsly School promotes academic excellence, inspries lifelong learning, develops future leaders and emphasizes character development.
Located one hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and two hours east of Columbus, Ohio along the rolling hills of Wheeling, WV.
Founded in 1814, Linsly School is the oldest college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains. Linsly is an independent day/boarding school serving 468 students, including 105 boarding students representing 9 different states and 24 different countries.
One hundred percent of graduates attend college. Campus activities include interest groups, community service, honor societies, yoga classes, cooking classes, and much more.
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| Definition of Terms | 2021 School Data | The Linsly School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered (Boarding) | 7-12 | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 5-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1814 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 65 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 447 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 18% | 25% |
| % International Students | 15% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 25% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1270 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (School Uniform) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 72% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $28 million | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $40,740 (Lower school. Upper school boarding: $42,740 ) | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $17,850 (Lower school day tudents Upper school day students: $19,850 ) | $33,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 62% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $21,700 (Average Financial Aid Grant for Boarding Students) | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 60% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Mr. Robert J. Zitzelsberger | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Mrs. Crissy D'Aquila | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 18 |
| Courses | Calculus BC, Biology, Calculus AB, Chemistry, Computer Science, Government, Human Geography, Language & Composition, Latin: Vergil, Literature & Composition, Psychology, US History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 19 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 33 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: 3D Printing, After School Art Club, Animal Shelter Club, Anime, Camera Club, Chess Club, Childrens Museum Club, Classics Club, Corridor Monitors, Environment Club, Eye of the Eagle (Newspaper), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fishing Club, Foreign Language Honor Societies, Forensics Club, Graphic Recording, Introductory Tennis, Irving Society, KaMakani Flyers, math league, North Hawaii Youth Coalition, Outdoors Program, Owlet, peer assistance program, Red Key, sea turtle research, Secular Student Syndicate, SEEDS, Shakespeare Contest, Ski and Snowboard Club, Ultimate Frisbee Arts and Music Programs: Chorus, Red Cross Youth Group | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2017 - 2021 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| West Virginia University | 44 | |
| Ohio University | 17 | |
| The Ohio State University | 13 | |
| High Point University | 10 | |
| Marietta College | 9 | |
| University of Pittsburgh | 9 | |
| Washington and Jefferson College | 8 | |
| University of Washington | 7 | |
| New York University | 6 | |
| Boston University | 5 | |
School Notes
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Did You Know?
- 100% of Linsly students matriculate at four year colleges or universities
- 55% of Linsly faculty members hold advanced degrees
- The oldest college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains, Linsly emphasizes traditional values and character development
- Student to faculty ratio 7:1
- 24 faculty live on campus
- 48% of the faculty have 10 or more years of experience teaching at Linsly
- Resident students at Linsly live in a warm neighborhood community that consists of dormitories and faculty residences
- The ratio of on campus faculty to resident students is one of the best in the country, 3:1
- Student dormitories are literally extensions of faculty homes
- Residence life at Linsly provides a structured, safe and disciplined environment
- Resident students and faculty members eat a sit down dinner together every evening
- Resident students have mandatory study sessions every evening supervised by faculty members
- Weekends for resident students include fun, organized activities.
- Student dormitories are wired for internet access
- Linsly's 65 acre campus includes top quality facilities including:
- The Williams Visual Arts Center, home to art studios, a ceramics room and a complete photography laboratory
- Indoor Pool
- The Hess Center, a complete wood working shop
- The Stifel Field House, with regulation basketball court and volleyball court, weight room, aerobics room and renovated locker rooms.
- Boarding students enjoy leisure time in the Simmons Student Center
- The Linsly School accreditations: ISACS, TABS, NAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- David Simmons '82 - Chairman and CEO of PPD (Pharmaceutical Product Development)
- C.J. Goodwin '08 - Current NFL athlete. Competed in Super Bowl LI with the Atlanta Falcons
- Jack Canfield '62 - Co-author for the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. Author of The Success Principles.
- James McNulty '60 - Retired CEO of Parsons Corp - an engineering, construction, technical, and professional services firm
- Ashley Battle '00 - Former WNBA Basketball Player. Currently working for the NBA.
Profile last updated: 09/08/2021
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