The Orme School
1000 Orme School Road, H.C. 63, Box 3040, Mayer, AZ 86333
Tel: 928-632-7601
- The Orme School is dedicated to creating the whole student mind, body and spirit.
- A beautiful 300 acre campus is nestled within a 26,000 acre historic, working cattle ranch and 1.25M acres of National Forest land in Northern Arizona.
- The Orme School has been offering opportunities to students for over 80 years.
- In addition to demanding academics, Orme offers athletics, arts, horsemanship, outdoor leadership and a sense of community that is truly unique among boarding schools.
- With an emphasis in sustainability and Southwest studies, our students gain "real world" experience grappling with the challenges of tomorrow.
- The experiences gained at Orme last an entire lifetime. An outstanding summer camp, summer school, and specialty ESL programs complete the year-round offerings here at Orme.
- We also host international as well as other educational and recreational groups seeking outdoor/camping excursions in a Western environment.
- First and foremost a college preparatory school, we are proud that 100% of our graduating students are accepted to college.
- Please call Ross Sanner to begin a conversation on how Orme's Greatness may be the best fit for your child.
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The Orme School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 329 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- Student Attention Low teacher:student ratio
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | The Orme School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1929 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 300 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 130 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 24% | 21% |
| % International Students | 33% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 95% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | 1230 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:3 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 10 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 69% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $45,900 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $11,900 | $30,555 |
| Tuition international students | $46,900 | $48,850 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $18,000 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Jessica Calmes | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 10 | 17 |
| Courses | AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP English Language and Composition, AP European History, AP Spanish, AP US History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian, Football, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Caravan, Summer School and Camp Club or Organization: 4-H, Equestrian Club, International Club, Latin Club, Math Club, Ski Club, Technology Club Arts and Music Programs: Drama Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Outdoor Leadership | |
School Notes
- A legacy of Excellence, Tradition and Character Since 1929
- The Orme School has been steeped in tradition and success. From our rigorous academic program, boasting AP course offerings in all subjects, to 47 years of our amazing Fine Arts Festival, it is no wonder that The Orme School has been named one of the top 20 boarding schools in the United States http://www.thebestschools.org/features/best-boarding-schools-in-us/.
- Thanks to a 1.5 million dollar grant from the Burpee Foundation, Orme has recently seen the addition of a large garden, a 200 tree fruit orchard, a table grape vineyard and composting operations. Students take an active role in the cultivation of their food, as well as the preparation. All food served at Orme is grown on site or locally sourced and prepared using all natural, preservative-free ingredients.
- The Orme Difference
- The center of Orme`s marque academic program is the small, intimate class size. Typical classes do not exceed 10 students, giving each student ample opportunities to learn in an interactive, non-intimidating environment. Class buildings are spread among Orme`s 300 acre campus and include Math, Science, and Humanities buildings along with a Metal Working workshop, Glass Blowing workshop, Music classrooms and an Art Annex. Every day, Orme students also experience the expansion of their classrooms into the outdoors, whether it be Biology class studying the effects of the drought in Ash Creek or English Literature conducting a poetry reading among the shade of the fruit trees.
- Learning does not stop at the end of the academic day for Orme students. After school students are offered a variety of activities from riding one of the 40 horses, to trying a new sport on one of our all-inclusive sports teams. For students interested in learning more diverse skills, they can take part in preparing meals in our dining facility or experience the thrill of acting on stage in our theatre club. Orme athletic facilities include: a state of the art equestrian facility with a full, lighted rodeo arena, an English arena, numerous paddocks and warm-up pens, a lighted football and soccer field, professional-grade baseball and softball fields, a competition length swimming pool, tennis courts, and an enclosed gymnamsium.
- Experience the Southwest
- Campus life at Orme offers unique opportunities for students to bond with one another. Each room features 1-2 beds with a shared bathroom between two rooms. The expansive campus allows for dormitories to be separated by sex, allowing privacy and creating a safe environment for all students. Weekends are filled with amazing opportunities to explore Arizona through our Culture Credit and Outdoor Learning trips. On any given weekend you can find students engaging in activities such as volunteering, skiing, attend a gallery opening, or camping. The temperate climate at Orme allows for a variety of year-round offerings.
- Orme is a school where students thrive and diversify, while being carefully coached along the way. Do you see yourself at Orme? Admissions are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more at our website, www.ormeschool.org
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- The Orme School accreditations: North Cental Accreditation, National Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools, Western Association of Boarding Schools, Cum Laude Society, National Honors Society
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