Sun Valley Community School
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:
Merit
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: 8,128
Current Endowment Amount: $8,000,000
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
Merit Scholarships: Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 5%
Average Merit Scholarship: $8,128
Current Endowment Amount: $8,000,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Katie Robins
Admissions Phone: 208 622 3960 x117
Fax: 208 622 3962
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.communityschool.org
Nearby Schools
- Wasatch Academy - 323mi / 520 km
- St. Mary’s School (OR) - 439mi / 707 km
- Steamboat Mountain School - 443mi / 713 km
- Delphian School - 460mi / 740 km
- Forest Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart - 462mi / 744 km
- Annie Wright Schools - 464mi / 747 km