Solebury School
At a glance
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Location New Hope, PA USA |
Tuition $48,700 |
| Grades 7-12 | Students Receiving Aid 44% |
| Student Body Coed | Total Aid Awarded $1,700,000 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio 6:1 | Endowment $3,600,000 |
Overview
| Region | Southeastern Pennsylvania |
| Program Emphasis | Boarding School College Prep Day School Small Boarding School |
| All Grades | 7-12 |
| Boarding Grades | 7-12 |
| Grade Divisions | Primary Secondary |
| Religious Affiliation | Nondenominational |
| Student Body | Coed |
| Established | 1925 |
| Dress Code | None |
| School Setting | Rural |
| Campus Size (Acres) | 90 |
| Head of School | Thomas G. Wilschutz |
| Endowment | $3,600,000 |
History
This was the dream shared by Solebury's four young founders, Laurie Erskine, Julian Lathrop, Robert Shaw and Arthur Washburn in the early 1920s.
As a result of their vision, Solebury opened its doors in rented quarters September 1925 with four boys and four teachers. A year later, the founders purchased its present location, the Michener Farm, and Solebury School as we know it has continued to grow ever since. Just down the road from Solebury was Holmquist School for Girls. Miss Karline Holmquist believed, as did Solebury's founders, that each student should be helped to discover and develop her own talents and capabilities. As Solebury and Holmquist grew, the two schools found themselves sharing theatrical productions, a chorus, proms, informal teas, progressive dinners and card parties. In 1949 the two schools merged to become Solebury School, one of the first coeducational independent schools in the country.
While the faces have changed through the years, Solebury's mission has remained, to provide a challenging college preparatory curriculum that encourages students to explore and develop their individual skills and talents in an informal educational community.
Academics
| Full Time Faculty | 34 | ||
| Part Time Faculty | 19 | ||
| Faculty with doctorate | 1 | ||
| Faculty with masters | 21 | ||
| Student/Faculty ratio | 6:1 | ||
| Average Class Size | 10 | ||
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Student Enrollment
| Total Enrollment | 235 | ||
| Boys | 120 | ||
| Girls | 115 | ||
| % Boys/Girls | 51%/49% | ||
| Boarding Students | 79 | ||
| Day Students | 156 | ||
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| Majority of students come from | Northeast | ||
| % of Students of Color | 17% | ||
| % of International Students | 15% |
Admission
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| Web Address | www.solebury.org | ||
| Director of Admission | Scott Eckstein | ||
| Admission Application | Apply to Solebury School | ||
| Application Required | Yes | ||
| Application Fee Amount | 50 | ||
| Application Deadline(s) | Jan | ||
| Financial Aid Deadline(s) | March 1 | ||
| Financial Aid Awarded | $1,700,000 | ||
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid | 44% | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | ||
| Total Applicants | 250 | ||
| Admissions Selectivity | Selective | ||
| Admissions Yield | 55% | ||
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| Day Student Tuition | $29,350 | ||
| Boarding Student Tuition | $48,700 |
College Placement Office
| Dedicated College Placement Office | Yes |
| Recent College Matriculations | Albright College, Arizona State University, Auburn University, Bard College, Bennett College, Bloomfield College, Boston University, Bryn Mawr College, Cabrini College, California State University, Case Western Reserve University, Christopher Newport University, Clark University, Clarkson University, College of the Atlantic, Connecticut College, Cornell College, Drew University, Drexel University, Elizabethtown College, Florida Gulf Coast University, Franklin and Marshall College, George Washington University, Gettysburg College, Green Mountain College, Guilford College, Hampshire College, Hartwick College, Hobart William Smith Colleges, Hofstra University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Indiana State University, Ithaca College, Kutztown University, McDaniel College, Millersville University, Moravian College and Theological Seminary, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Oberlin College, Old Dominion University, The Pennsylvania State University, Pitzer College, Purdue University, Rider University, Rochester University, Rutgers University, Saint Josephs University, St. John’s College, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Susquehanna University, Syracuse University, Temple University, Tufts University, University of Arizona, University of Delaware, University of Hartford, University of Illinois, University of Nevada- Las Vegas, University of North Carolina, University of Notre Dame, University of Rhode Island, University of Richmond, University of Tampa, University of Vermont and State Agricultural College, Warren Wilson College, Washington and Jefferson College, Washington College, West Virginia University, Wilkes University, Winston- Salem State University, Xavier University |
| % of Graduates Who Attend College | 98%; remaining 2% attend community colleges, pursue a PG year of high school, or take a "gap" year |
Athletics & Extra-Curricular Activities
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Videos
Reviews
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May 30, 2013
Current Student/Year Graduated: 2015
Please share a few thoughts about your experiences with Solebury School: Solebury School is a community. A place to let students be independent, a place where students and teachers are friends outside of class, a place to try out different hobbies. Solebury lets its students discover their passions, whether it be art, sports, theater, music or any other activity. Solebury is my second home and I love it.
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May 30, 2013
Current Student
Please share a few thoughts about your experiences with Solebury School: Solebury School is phenomenal! I am currently a junior at Solebury School but I first came here as a seventh grader and it was honestly a culture shock. The school i went to prior to becoming a part of the Solebury community was a school with 30 kids per class, a strict dress code, teachers who clearly did not want to be there and a curriculum that didn't bend to the needs of every student individually. Solebury is not like every other school. It is rich in diversity and the learning is on a different level. With small class sizes, students are given the individual attention that they need in order to succeed. No child is ever left behind due to a learning difference. The school offers many opportunities for community service (which is required). Also the student teacher relationship is unique. We call our teachers by their first names which in my opinion breaks down barriers of students being too nervous to ask for help. It is clear that ALL of the teachers enjoy teaching and have a mission to help each and every one of their students succeed. The students on campus are always welcoming to new students no matter what. We have a strict no bullying policy and it is apparent that everyone follows it. Everyone on campus has a mutual respect for each other. The school truly is a unique and amazing school with so much to offer to every student.
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May 30, 2013
Current Student/Year Graduated: 2013
Please share a few thoughts about your experiences with Solebury School: Solebury is fantastic. The teachers are friendly and intelligent. The campus is beautiful. Students have healthy relationships among themselves and with their teachers. There are lots of choices when it comes to food, but I would like the quality to be better.
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May 30, 2013
Current Student
Please share a few thoughts about your experiences with Solebury School: I love Solebury!! One of the things that I think makes Solebury special is that it encourages strong relationships and mutual respect between teachers and students. And there is an understanding, when you go to Solebury, that you will click with some teachers and others not as much, which is why the advisory system is set up to be flexible. One of my other favorite things about Solebury is that the environment is such that people feel comfortable being themselves, which is important when you are attempting get educated.
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May 31, 2013
Current Student/Year Graduated: 2014
Please share a few thoughts about your experiences with Solebury School: Great school for hippies and pot heads. I smoke in the woods all the time and nobody cares! At solebury, we smoke only the finest kush. If your an idiot like me then I'm sure you will love solebury!
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May 31, 2013
Current Student/Year Graduated: 2014
Please share a few thoughts about your experiences with Solebury School: I love how at Solebury all my teachers really work to help me achieve my best. They are never against you-- they're always cheering for you! I've had some very inspirational teachers over the year as well, who have inspired me to go out of my comfort zone a little and experience new things. I hope to always have contact with some of my teachers after I graduate because they are truly amazing people who have taught me skills that I will carry through the rest of my life.
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May 31, 2013
Current Student
Please share a few thoughts about your experiences with Solebury School: The reason that I decided to come to Solebury was the welcoming, friendly atmosphere. The people of Solebury, whether faculty, students, or staff, are all really awesome people to be around. There is a sense of community here that I didn't feel when I was touring other prospective high schools. The best thing about Solebury is its community spirit.
Location
Contact Info
| Phone | 215-862-5261 |
| Address | 6832 Phillips Mill Rd - New Hope, PA 18938 USA |
| Website | www.solebury.org |
| [email protected] |