The Orme School
- Opening in person on August 24, 2020 for the 2020-21 school year. Welcome to The Orme School.
- Orme is one of the most unique boarding schools in the country.
- Set on a naturally socially distanced 26,000 acre cattle ranch in the high desert of Arizona, Orme has been providing a rigorous college-preparatory education to students from around the world since 1929. Students seek out an Orme education for a variety of reasons.
- Many come for the specialty programs such as Horsemanship, Sustainability and Outdoor Education, while others come seeking the small, interactive, experiential learning environment.
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- At orme still Well to start off the Orme school is so much different then normal boarding school. I have went to about 4 different boarding schools. When I found Orme, I knew it was going to be. . .
- Arizona state Orme is an amazing place to meet students from not only different states but different countries as well. In the short year I have attended Orme I have met so many amazing people staff and. . .
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| Definition of Terms | 2019 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 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1929 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 300 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 154 students | 320 students |
| % Students of Color | 24% | 24% |
| % International Students | 42% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 97% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1280 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Jeans and t shirts are common) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 70% | 69% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $875 (Per week ) | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $49,500 (Books included ) | $57,898 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $14,500 | $30,150 |
| Tuition international students | $49,500 | $51,800 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 40% | 38% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $18,000 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Jessica Calmes | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 14 | 18 |
| Courses | AP Art History, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry , AP Computer Science A , AP English Language and Composition, AP Englishness Literature and Composition , AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Physics , AP Spanish, AP Spanish Language , AP Spanish Literature , AP Statistics , AP United States Government , AP US History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Drill Team, Equestrian, Football, Mountain Biking, Riding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Ski Club Club or Organization: Art Club, Equestrian Club, Gardening Club, Girls Empowerment, Mathletes, Outdoor Leadership, Robotics Club, Summer School and Camp, Technology Club Arts and Music Programs: Drama Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Caravan, International Club, Sustainability Club | |
School Notes
- Naturally Socially Distanced Since 1929 - Opening in person August 24, 2020 for the 2020-21 school year.
- Welcome to The Orme School. Orme is one of the most unique boarding schools in the country. Set on a 26,000 acre cattle ranch in the high desert of Arizona, Orme has been providing a rigorous college-preparatory education to students from around the world since 1929.
- There is no one Orme student, just as there is no one Orme experience, but here at Orme we promise all students that you will be accepted for who you are, explore and expand what interests you and prepare to be the person you were meant to be. Students seek out an Orme education for a variety of reasons. Many come for the specialty programs such as Horsemanship, Sustainability and Outdoor Education, while others come seeking the small, interactive, experiential learning environment. Faculty Advisors help students every step of the way, assisting in developing an academic curriculum to meet each student's individual educational needs, while providing support and guidance outside the classroom as well.
- Learning at Orme is active and hands-on. We expect students to participate. Whether it's in the classroom, on the stage behind a podium, in a student-run club or activity or on the playing field, court or arena- students get involved. Orme students embrace the vast expanses of natural resources on campus and in our backyard and faculty integrate these resources into the curriculum. It is not uncommon to see a group of students and faculty hiking to the nearby Native American Ruins or riding horses under the lights of the Rodeo Arena on a Friday night. Orme's campus epitomizes the American Southwest and embraces the ranching roots of the school, while the 4000 foot elevation offers a temperate year-round climate.
- Orme's student body is characterized by a diverse array of people with different backgrounds, experiences and ideas. Be yourself at Orme and be respected for who you are!
- By graduation, Orme students are prepared with the tools and self-confidence needed to fulfill their potential. Over the last several years, Orme graduates have been accepted into some of the top colleges and universities in the world such as MIT, Cornell, NYU, Purdue, Renssellaer Polytechnic Institute, Wellesley, University of Rochester and more. Alumni often remark on how prepared and confident they were in college as a direct result of their Orme education.
- Are you ready to awaken your full potential and become an Orme Warrior? School is beginning in person on August 24th. Space is limited, but applications are still being accepted on a rolling basis for students entering Grades 8-12. Financial Assistance is available on a need basis.To begin the application process, please send an inquiry through this website. Please email our admissions office at admissions@ormeschool.org to schedule a Zoom information session. Our admissions team is excited to have the opportunity to help guide you through the enrollment process, answer any questions you have and share more about the precautions and procedures we have in place to ensure the safety of our community during the COVID Pandemic.
- On behalf all of us at Orme, welcome to our school, we look forward to speaking soon!
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- The Orme School accreditations: AdvancED 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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