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
Sun Valley Community School (SVCS) is an independent pre-K-12 boarding and day school located on three campuses totalling 40 acres in iconic Sun Valley, Idaho.
SVCS students are known and challenged by an inspiring faculty to think critically in a collaborative, close-knit community.
SVCS combines an outstanding academic program with an extensive outdoor program, taking advantage of the five mountain ranges that make up our backyard.
Signature programs in the Upper School include Sun Valley Ski Academy, Outdoor Leadership Academy, and Creative Arts Academy.
Our graduates walk out into the world with confidence earned through academic and outdoor endeavors that contribute to an authentic sense of self, embodying our motto: "From Here. Anywhere.".
The Sage School in Hailey, ID serves 83 students in grades 6 through 12 within a nonsectarian, town鈥揵ased alternative school setting.
Founded in 2009, The Sage School has a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 6:1 supported by 13 teaching staff members.
Tuition is $27,900 for this co鈥揺d secondary program. The student body includes approximately 9.9% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school community.
The Sage School is a member of a state or regional independent school association and is often compared to nearby schools such as Sun Valley Community School.
Grades Offered
PK-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1973
2009
Students Body
Total Students
423 students
83 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
4%
10%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
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Pre-K Students
12
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Kindergarten Students
12
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Grade 1 Students
15
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Grade 2 Students
20
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Grade 3 Students
20
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Grade 4 Students
22
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Grade 5 Students
22
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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
45
12
Grade 12 Students
45
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
13 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
80%
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Average Class Size
15
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Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
List of Courses Offered
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Average SAT score
1270
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Average ACT score
28
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Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 11 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$43,000
$27,900
Tuition Notes
Upper School Day Tuition: $43,000
Upper School Boarding Tuition: $73,750 (includes schools costs, housing, food, books and 4 outdoor trips per year)
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% on Financial Aid
30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$13,000
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Acceptance Rate
45%
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Admissions Director
Alessia Carega
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Admissions Associate
Christy Giles
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
21
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Green TeamInvestment Club
Model United Nations ClubRadio Club
Student SenateSun Valley Ski Academy
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Creative Arts Academy
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Backcountry Ski ClubKayak Club
Outdoor Leadership Academy