The Orme School
Mayer
Arizona
United States
Overview
Founded in 1929 The Orme School is built upon Excellence Tradition and Character offering a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum including numerous AP courses in a diverse and global community that shares a passion for learning outdoor adventure and sustainability. The academic program is organized around three departments and integrated curricula in STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics) Humanities (English History Art and Music) and Language Arts (Spanish and ESL). Team sports include football cross country soccer volleyball basketball swimming wrestling tennis track and softball. Orme also maintains an outstanding competitive horsemanship program (Western and English). Other after school activities feature outdoor education robotics drama gardening and yearbook. Our annual Fine Arts Festival Sustainability Institute and Caravan (camping adventures) have become important Orme traditions. Weekend activities include outdoor adventures like hiking cycling skiing camping kayaking rock climbing and horseback trail rides as well as urban excursions to concerts museums plays galleries movies and shopping. Campus weekend events include Coffee Houses (open mike nights) dances campfires plays pool parties and time in the student center (Commons) and gym. Each student is assigned to an advisor to act as a bridge between home and school. The School's Director of College Guidance works closely with Juniors Seniors and Post Graduate students. Orme by design is a small close-knit and global community that focuses on developing each individual to their fullest potential. By offering a variety of experiences in both a supportive and challenging environment.
Academics
Summary: The office of college counseling supports informs and encourages students and their families at they navigate the exciting and ever-changing process of college admissions. The director of college counseling and staff educate students and families about the nuances of admissions advise students about appropriate and interesting college and university options that best suit their individual needs and support and encourage students as they successfully complete the application process.
Department Director
Student/Teacher Ratio: 1-May:
Average Class Size: 10
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 14
Number of AP Courses Offered: 13
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 78%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Distinctive or New Programs
Fine Arts Festival Caravan Outdoor Leadership Horsemanship
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms:
Average Students Per Dorm: 8
Number of Girls Dorms: 6
Number of Boys Dorms: 8
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
- Refrigerator
Other Dorm Amenities
Commons Store
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Indoor Climbing Wall
- Pool
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
Other Facilities
Extensive Equestrian Facilities; Garden & Orchard
Clubs & Organizations
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Dorm Proctors
- Food Council
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Gardening Club
- Honor Council
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Math Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Arts Department Director: Skyler Dunfey
Athletics Department Director: Austin Hudson
Notable Achievements: 2017 CAA No. Conf. Region Basketball Champions 2017 Individual CAA Div. 1 State Champion XCountry 2018 Individual State Champion Track and Field
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Football
- Horseback Riding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Equestrian
- Football
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Kayaking
- Kickball
- Mountain Biking
- Outdoor Education
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- Wrestling
- Robotics
- Paintball
Graduates
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 20%
Average Merit Scholarship: 10,000
Current Endowment Amount: $
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 102
Total Day: 0
Total Enrollment: 102
Boys: 43
Girls: 59
Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12
Day Grades Offered: 8-12
School Type: Middle, High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: January 1st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $48,000
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $14,000
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 33%
Average Awarded: $15,000
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 20%
Average Merit Scholarship: $10,000
Current Endowment Amount: $
Contact
Director of Admissions: Leah Welch
Admissions Phone: 928 632 7601
Fax: 928 632 7605
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ormeschool.org
