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Lowell Whiteman School
42605 Routt County Road 36, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487 - View a map of this school Map tel: 970-879-1350 x 15
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Founded in 1957, The Lowell Whiteman School is a small college preparatory co-educational boarding-day school, grades 9 –12, situated in the Rocky Mountains of northwestern Colorado. A rich, full academic experience is complemented with an extensive experiential program. Students commit to either foreign travel or competitive skiing/riding. The school has a strong residential program for boarding students.


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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 8-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Non-denominational Non-denominational
Year Founded 1957 1900
Campus Size 192 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 97 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 4% 18%
Percent International Students 3% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 45% 72%
Average SAT Score n/a *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 8 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 7 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 44% 62%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $1 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $32,250 $38,100
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $17,350 $21,890
Percent Students on Financial Aid 30% 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Mar. 15 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 70% 59%
Director of Admissions Jared Olson
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School Notes:
  • Founded in 1957, The Lowell Whiteman School is a small college preparatory co-educational boarding-day school, grades 9 –12, situated in the Rocky Mountains of northwestern Colorado. A rich, full academic experience is complemented with an extensive experiential program. Students commit to either foreign travel or competitive skiing/riding. The school has a strong residential program for boarding students.
  • School accreditations: ACIS & NAIS
  • Profile last updated: 09/01/2008
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