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Wheeling, West Virginia, USA Co-Ed, No Religious Affiliation
An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest. These wise words spoken by Ben Franklin reflect the firm tradition upon which Linsly was founded in 1814. Students inherit a love for learning from an enthusiastic, inspired faculty who teach a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. Our 65-acre campus, just one hour from Pittsburgh and two hours from Columbus, provides attractive facilities for diverse athletic and extracurricular activities.
Core Values
Mind and Body: We engage the whole student—intellectually, artistically, and athletically—through meaningful participation in a safe and nurturing environment.
Intelligence and Character: We instill a growth mindset that sets our students on a lifelong journey of intellectual, character, and imaginative development.
Individual and Community: We honor each student’s individual talents and interests in an educational community marked by dedicated teacher-mentors and learning collaborations.
Teaching and Learning: We balance enduring and tested educational principles with research, innovations, and technologies.
Outcomes and Expectations: We prepare students with the skills and knowledge to be successful. We impart leadership qualities, such as resilience, willingness to embrace challenge, integrity, confidence, and self-discipline.
60 Knox LaneWheeling, West Virginia, USA 26003 (304) 233-3260
Director of Admissions: R.J. Zitzelsberger III Admissions Phone:(304) 233-1436Fax:304-234-4614 Email: [email protected] Website: www.linsly.org
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Summary: The Linsly School promotes academic excellence, inspires lifelong learning, develops future leaders and emphasizes character development.
Department Director: Penny Cunningham
Average Class Size: 13
Full Time Teachers: 54
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 55.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Academic Schedule: Semester
Number of AP Courses Offered: 11
Notable Achievements: National Merit Scholar, AP Scholar, AP Scholar with Honor
Summary: LEARN.LEAD.LIVELEARN with enthusiasm. LEAD by example. LIVE with integrity. As a boarding student at The Linsly School, you will be surrounded by caring on campus faculty, live with students from 18 different countries and 10 different states, and engage in all aspects of boarding life. Whether or not you are playing pool in the student center, participating in on campus cooking classes, yoga classes or swimming in our indoor or outdoor pool, you will find yourself surrounded by students of high character and high academic achievers.
Department Director: Dave Plumby
Number of Dorms: 4
No. of Girls Dorms: 2
No. of Boys Dorms: 2
Dorm Amenities:
Dress Code: Casual
Summary: As soon as you walk onto Linsly's beautiful campus as a member of our boarding community, you immediately become a member of the Linsly family. We welcome you to visit our campus to see firsthand the relationships that exist between our students and our faculty. Linsly truly is a special place and we are hopeful to share our vibrant community with you.
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Arts Department Director: Frank Wilson
Athletics Department Director: BJ Depew
Notable Achievements: 79 years of Extravaganza, Most OVAC championships of all OVAC schools
Summary: The College Counseling process at Linsly is a comprehensive program focusing on the college search, financial aid, scholarships, testing and the college application and selection process.The class of 2017 attended 52 different colleges in 17 different states.
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 100.00%
Colleges attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
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CJ Goodwin (Class of 2008) NFL Atlanta Falcons
Summary: The summer studies program offered at Linsly is an opportunity for students to enhance knowledge and skills in the core content areas. Motivated students who are academically competitive will benefit from using this time for enrichment. Courses will be delivered through two formats: 1) hybrid instruction which means they'll meet once a week and also participate in an online component 2) courses are also available in a one week intensive workshop format. These classes will meet from 9am-12noon for five consecutive days
Department Director: Melissa Leone
Summary: If it doesn't challenge you, It won't change you.