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The Linsly School
60 Knox Lane, Wheeling, WV 26003 - View a map of this school Map tel: 304-233-1436
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"The Linsly School offers a traditional college preparatory program where academic excellence and character development are emphasized in every facet of student life. Located in Wheeling, WV Linsly is a co-educational day/boarding school providing a structured, disciplined program in a community environment that challenges young people to achieve their greatest potential. Enrolling 391 students in Grades 5-12, with 80 boarders in Grades 7 upward, Linsly emphasizes the liberal arts and sciences, enriched by opportunities for overseas travel/ study and a unique outdoor education program, The Linsly Outdoor Center. One hundred percent of graduates attend college. Campus activities include interest groups, community service, honor societies, musical productions and interscholastic sports..."


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School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 7-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) 5-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1814 1901
Campus Size 65 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 391 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 15% 16%
Percent International Students 3% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 26% 72%
Average SAT Score 1650 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size n/a 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:15 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 16 13
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 64% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $17 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $21,950 $37,300
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $10,820 $21,200
Percent Students on Financial Aid 47% 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate n/a 60%
Director of Admissions Mr. Chad Barnett
Associate Director of Admissions Mrs. Stacey Creely
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 16 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CheeringClimbing
Cross CountryDiving
FootballGolf
Ice HockeyRock Climbing
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 1 22
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  • Did You Know?
    • 100% of Linsly students matriculate at four year colleges or universities
    • 64% of Linsly faculty members hold advanced degrees
    • The oldest college preparatory school west of the Allegheny Mountains, Linsly emphasizes traditional values and character development
    • Technology is an important aspect of the Linsly curriculum, with an average student to computer ratio of 3:1
  • Residence Life at Linsly
    • Resident students at Linsly live in a warm neighborhood community that consists of dormitories and faculty residences
    • The ratio of on campus faculty to resident students is one of the best in the country, 3:1
    • Student dormitories are literally extensions of faculty homes
    • Residence life at Linsly provides a structured, safe and disciplined environment
    • Resident students and faculty members eat a sit down formal dinner together every evening
    • Resident students have mandatory study sessions every evening supervised by faculty members
    • Weekends for resident students include fun, organized activities such as trips to the local mall, visits to nearby Oglebay Park, and outings to the movies
    • Student dormitories are wired for internet access
  • Linsly Facilities
    • Linsly's 65 acre campus includes top quality facilities including:
    • The Williams Visual Arts Center, home to art studios, a ceramics room and a complete photography laboratory
    • The Hess Center, a complete wood working shop
    • The Stifel Field House, with regulation basketball courts, weight room, aerobics room and locker rooms.
    • Linsly also has a swimming pool, refurbished science laboaratories and The Dlesk Conference Center and Linsly Museum for guests.
  • Profile last updated: 07/09/2007
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