Sun Valley Community School vs. The Sage School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Sun Valley Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
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Overview
Nestled among five mountain ranges in the heart of Sun Valley, Idaho, Community School is a small, independent Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grade day and boarding school committed to engendering a sense of community within an intellectually challenging and supportive atmosphere.
Students engage in incredible outdoor experiences as a part of the curriculum and are encouraged to pursue their passions and interests through a robust arts program, athletics, outdoor program and Ski Academy for competitive winter athletes.
The Sage School serves 83 students in grades 6-12, is a member of the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of The Sage School is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1973
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Students Body
Total Students
446 students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
16
-
Pre-K Students
16
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Kindergarten Students
16
-
Grade 1 Students
18
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Grade 2 Students
20
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Grade 3 Students
20
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Grade 4 Students
22
-
Grade 5 Students
22
-
Grade 6 Students
36
10
Grade 7 Students
36
13
Grade 8 Students
36
12
Grade 9 Students
45
10
Grade 10 Students
45
18
Grade 11 Students
49
12
Grade 12 Students
49
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
63%
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Average Class Size
15
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 7 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$39,625
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Tuition Notes
Upper School Day Tuition: $39,625
Upper School Boarding Tuition: $69,500
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% on Financial Aid
26%
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Acceptance Rate
60%
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Admissions Director
Alessia Carega
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
19
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Backcountry Ski Club, Creative Arts Academy, Green Team, Investment Club, Kayak Club, Model United Nations Club, Outdoor Leadership Academy, Radio Club, Student Senate, Sun Valley Ski Academy, Ultimate Frisbee Club
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