The Bolles School
Overview

Located in Jacksonville, Bolles operates four campuses. Our expansive curriculum includes six world languages, 38 Honors courses, and 30 AP Courses. Bolles offers additional courses through Global Online Academy (GOA), providing students the opportunity to work virtually alongside teachers and peers around the world while exploring specific areas of interest. Our nationally-recognized college placement program serves a diverse student population. We have a state award-winning athletic program, an internationally recognized swimming program, and an activities program centered on community service.




Academics
Summary: The Upper School curriculum is designed to prepare each student for college and beyond. All classes are taught in a demanding but exciting environment that refines the skills of each student. Honors classes and the Advanced Placement Program encourage students to reach for the highest level of their abilities while allowing students to receive advanced placement and/or college credits.
Department Director Tyler Hodges
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Average Class Size: 15
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 158
Number of AP Courses Offered: 30
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 53%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Learning Center
- Learning Differences Support
- Writing Center
- ADD/ADHD Support
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Honors
- Literature
- Poetry
- Public Speaking
- Composition
- Journalism
- AP English Language
- AP English Literature
- American Literature
History
- European History
- Honors
- United States History
- World History
- Art History
Foreign Languages
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Economics
- Psychology
- Human Geography
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Science
- Health
- Marine Biology
- Physical Science
- Physics
- Life Science
- Computer Science
- Robotics
- Psychology
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
- Web Design
- Robotics
- Digital Media
- Video Game Design
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
Performing / Visual Arts
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Personal Finance
- Independent Study
- Physical Education
- Robotics
- Public Speaking
- Student Council
- Maker Space
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 1
Average Students Per Dorm: 75
Number of Girls Dorms: 0
Number of Boys Dorms: 0
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
- Refrigerator
Other Dorm Amenities
Student Life
For our boarding students, Bolles is a second home. With boarders in grades 9-12 from more than 25 countries, the program offers diversity and a sense of family that enhances the Bolles experience.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Pool
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
- Softball Diamond
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts
- Dance Studio
- Weight Room
- Athletic Fields
- Outdoor Track
- Waterfront
- Turf Fields
- Rowing Facility
- Lacrosse Field
Other Facilities
Clubs & Organizations
- Asian Club
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Environmental Club
- FCA
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Future Business Leaders of America
- Habitat for Humanity
- Honor Council
- Horseback Riding
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Mock Trial
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Quiz Bowl
- SADD
- Science Bowl
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- Young Democrats
- Young Republicans
- Robotics
- Film Club
- GSA
Arts & Athletics
Summary: The Bolles School Athletic Program has produced 150 team state titles with 97 state runner-up finishes in 17 different sports, along with 517 team district titles in 24 different sports. Bolles has also won 60 Independent Middle School Conference championships since joining the conference in 2007. The swimming and diving program has claimed 18 national titles - 9 in girls' swimming and 9 in boys' swimming, along with 8 national runner-up finishes for boys' swimming and 1 in girls' swimming.
Arts Department Director: Laura Rippel
Athletics Department Director: Matt Morris
Notable Achievements: Since 1972 Bolles has had a total of 63 swimmers represented at each Olympics. Winner of Florida All-Sports Award for 41 years. 85% students active in 100+ performances yearly.
Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Diving
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Weight Lifting
- Wrestling
Recreational Sports
Graduates
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
Notable Alumni
Caroline Barlow
Class of 2007
2010 Rhodes Scholar and US Naval Academy Brigade Commander
Jackie Crosby
Class of 1979
1985 Pulitzer Prize winner in journalism
Chipper Jones
Class of 1990
7-time Major League Baseball All-Star with the Atlanta Braves 1999 MVP 1995 World Champion
Joseph Kittinger
Class of 1946
US Air Force pilot performed highest and fastest skydive over 100 000 fee as key member of Project Excelsior
Ryan Murphy
Class of 2013
2016 3-time Olympic gold medal swimmer
Kevin Sack
Class of 1977
2003 Pulitzer Prize winner in journalism
Joseph Schooling
Class of 2014
2016 Olympic gold medal swimmer
George Scribner
Class of 1970
Artist Director and Imagineer with Disney
Travis Tygart
Class of 1989
CEO United States Anti-Doping Agency
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 73
Total Day: 1,547
Total Enrollment: 1,620
Boys: 829
Girls: 791
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: K-12
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School, Post-grad
Dress Code: Formal
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: January 27th
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $60,790
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $29,770
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 16%
Average Awarded: $15,213
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $23,200,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Kila McCann
Admissions Phone: 904 256 5030
Fax: 904 739 9929
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bolles.org
Nearby Schools
- The Vanguard School - 160mi / 257 km
- Admiral Farragut Academy - 183mi / 295 km
- St. Andrew’s School (FL) - 282mi / 453 km
- Riverside Preparatory Academy - 311mi / 500 km
- Tallulah Falls School - 327mi / 527 km
- Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School - 342mi / 551 km






School Events
Friday Feb 05 2021 - Friday Feb 05 2021
10:00:00am - 11:30:00am
Seeing Bolles during the school day opens your eyes to the possibilities and infinite opportunities available to your son or daughter. It also allows your child to experience first-hand the kind and nurturing environment at Bolles - something mere words could never do.
Friday Mar 19 2021 - Friday Mar 19 2021
10:00:00am - 11:30:00am
Seeing Bolles during the school day opens your eyes to the possibilities and infinite opportunities available to your son or daughter. It also allows your child to experience first-hand the kind and nurturing environment at Bolles - something mere words could never do.
Friday Apr 09 2021 - Friday Apr 09 2021
10:00:00am - 11:30:00am
Seeing Bolles during the school day opens your eyes to the possibilities and infinite opportunities available to your son or daughter. It also allows your child to experience first-hand the kind and nurturing environment at Bolles - something mere words could never do.