The Sage School vs. Sun Valley Community School
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School Overview
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Overview
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.
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.".
Grades Offered
6-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
2009
1973
Students Body
Total Students
83 students
423 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
4%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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12
Pre-K Students
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12
Kindergarten Students
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12
Grade 1 Students
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15
Grade 2 Students
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20
Grade 3 Students
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20
Grade 4 Students
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22
Grade 5 Students
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22
Grade 6 Students
10
36
Grade 7 Students
13
36
Grade 8 Students
12
36
Grade 9 Students
10
45
Grade 10 Students
18
45
Grade 11 Students
12
45
Grade 12 Students
8
45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
75 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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80%
Average Class Size
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15
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
List of Courses Offered
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Average SAT score
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1270
Average ACT score
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28
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Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 11 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$27,900
$43,000
Tuition Notes
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Upper School Day Tuition: $43,000
Upper School Boarding Tuition: $73,750 (includes schools costs, housing, food, books and 4 outdoor trips per year)
% on Financial Aid
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30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$13,000
Acceptance Rate
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45%
Admissions Director
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Alessia Carega
Admissions Associate
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Christy Giles
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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21
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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11
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
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