Sun Valley Community School

Sun Valley

Idaho

United States

Overview

Sun Valley Community School is an independent Pre-K-12 boarding and day school located on 40 acres across three campuses in iconic Sun Valley, Idaho. Enrolling 180 students in our Upper School, we combine an outstanding academic program with a renowned outdoor program, preparing our students to go "from here...anywhere." Our highly personalized approach to college counseling ensures that students are accepted to the best colleges and universities; More importantly, graduates find the ideal fit for the next step of their journey. Our Outdoor Leadership Academy, Creative Arts Academy, and Sun Valley Ski Academy provide the classroom support and flexibility for our students to be able to pursue their outdoor, winter sport, and artistic ambitions at the highest level. Sun Valley is a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts and brimming with culture and the arts; Residents live for adventure and enjoy a balanced lifestyle in this small, supportive and exciting mountain town.

Academics

Summary: Sun valley community school has two full time co-directors of college counseling on staff: chauncy gardner and royce mussman.

Department Director Kevin Campbell

Student/Teacher Ratio: 8:1

Average Class Size: 13

Summer Programs: Offered

Full Time Teachers:

Number of AP Courses Offered: 0

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 67%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Learning Differences Support

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry

History

European History
Honors
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

French
Spanish

Religion / Philosophy

Philosophy

Humanities / Social Sciences

Economics
Psychology

Sciences

Astronomy
Astrophysics
Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
Environmental Science
Geology
Physical Science
Physics

Math

Algebra
Calculus
Geometry
Honors Math
Probability
Statistics
Trigonometry

Computer Studies

Computer Applications
Computer Programming
Computer Science

Music

Individual Instructions
Recording
Songwriting
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Architecture
Art History
Ceramics
Drama
Drawing
Lighting Design
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Production
Public Speaking
Studio Art

Special Programs

Community Service
Exchange Programs
Independent Study
Leadership
Outdoor Education

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 20

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court

Other Facilities

Clubs & Organizations

Community Service
Debate Club
Dorm Proctors
Environmental Club
Model UN
Outing Club
Student Activities
Student Government
Student Publications
Theater Club
Yearbook

Arts & Athletics

Arts Department Director: Anne Aganon

Athletics Department Director: Richard Whitelaw

Arts

Architecture
Art History
Ceramics
Drama
Drawing
Lighting Design
Painting
Photography
Pottery
Production
Public Speaking
Studio Art

Interscholastic Sports

Basketball
Cross Country Running
Golf
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Education
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball

Recreational Sports

Alpine Skiing
Alpine Ski Racing
Camping
Figure Skating
Freestyle Skiing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ice Hockey
Mountain Biking
Nordic Skiing
Outdoor Education
Rafting
Rock Climbing
Snowboarding
Tennis
Ice Skating

Graduates

Summary: Sun Valley Community School has two full time Co-Directors of College Counseling on staff: Chauncy Gardner and Royce Mussman.

College Information

Precentage of graduates who attend college: 100%

Middle Percentile of SAT Scores	Reading	Math	Writing
25th percentile
75th percentile

College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:

Wyotech Institute: 1

Worcester Polytechnic: 1

Williams College: 1

Whitman: 4

Westminster College: 4

Washington University, St. Louis: 1

Wake Forest University: 2

Wagner College: 1

University of Virginia: 2

University of Southern California: 3

University of Washington: 2

University of Redlands: 1

University of Puget Sound: 3

University of Portland: 3

University of Pennsylvania: 1

University of Oregon: 4

University of Idaho, Honors: 1

University of Edinburgh: 1

University of Denver: 8

University of British Columbia, Okanagan: 1

University of Montana: 1

UC Santa Cruz: 1

UC Santa Barbara: 1

UC San Diego: 3

UC Los Angeles: 2

UC Berkeley: 3

University of Vermont: 1

University of Colorado, Boulder: 6

Tulane University: 2

Tufts University: 1

The New School: 1

Texas Christian University: 2

St. Mary's: 1

St. Lawrence University: 5

Southern Methodist University: 2

Smith College: 1

Sierra Nevada College: 1

Seattle University: 1

Santa Clara University: 1

Rutgers University, Mason Gross School of the Arts: 1

Rocky Mountain College: 1

Reed College: 1

Quest BC: 1

Princeton University: 2

Pomona College: 1

Pace University, New York: 2

New York University, Shanghai: 1

New York Film Academy: 1

Moorpark College: 1

Montana State: 8

Middlebury College: 3

Macalester: 1

Loyola Marymount: 2

Brown University: 2

Boston Univesity: 1

Boston College: 1

Boise State University: 2

Bellevue College: 1

Franklin University, Switzerland: 1

Emory University: 1

Elon: 1

Drew University: 3

Davidson College: 1

Dartmouth College: 4

Cornell University: 1

Connecticut College: 1

Colorado State: 1

Colorado College: 1

Colgate University: 1

Clarkson University: 1

Chapman University: 2

Champlain College: 2

Carleton College: 1

Cal Poly SLO: 3

Bucknell University: 1

Bowdoin College: 3

Linfield College: 1

Lewis & Clark: 2

Ithaca College: 1

Humboldt State: 1

Harvey Mudd College: 1

Harvard University: 1

Gonzaga University: 3

Georgetown University: 1

Fort Lewis: 1

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%

Average Merit Scholarship: 8,128

Current Endowment Amount: $8,000,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 8

Total Day: 331

Total Enrollment: 350

Boys: 185

Girls: 165

Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12

Day Grades Offered: K-12

School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School, Post-grad

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO, Gateway to Prep

Application Deadline: Rolling

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $49,250

5-Day Boarding: N/A

Day Tuition Fee: $31,250

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 22%

Average Awarded: $13,000

School Finances