The Orme School

C 4.0 Arizona, US

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School Overview

Overall

Matriculation B-

Academics B

Extracurriculars B-

Community C

Reviews C

Established in 1929, The Orme School is a beacon of educational excellence for grades 8-12 and postgraduates. Our co-ed boarding school is nestled within a vast 26,000-acre working cattle ranch featuring a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northern Arizona. Located at 4,000 feet, we enjoy a temperate climate and are surrounded by iconic destinations like Phoenix, Sedona, Prescott, Flagstaff, and the iconic Grand Canyon.
At Orme, we pride ourselves on our immersive 100% boarding model, fostering collaboration, community, and enduring friendships. We are dedicated to nurturing a diverse global community and actively promoting the development of sound character, intellectual curiosity, and scholastic growth. Our mission is to equip students with essential skills and values, preparing them for a successful journey through college and life.
Our commitment to excellence sets us apart, offering a robust curriculum that includes multiple AP courses. With small class sizes, our students thrive, celebrated for their adventurous spirits, dedication, and enthusiasm. With nearly a century of educational expertise, we provide many opportunities, encompassing athletics, horsemanship, arts, an Academic Resource Center, diverse experiential academics, electives, sustainability initiatives, gardening, outdoor adventure, and much more!

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Current School

Tuition

$51500

Enrollment

100

International Students

40%

Faculty with Advanced Degrees

75%

Teacher-Student Ratio

1:4

Endowment

$4 millions

Average SAT Score

1188

Class Size

Boarding %

100

Matriculation

(2017-2022)

Ranking	University/College	Students
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	1 +
#14	Washington University in St. Louis	1 +
#38	University of California: Davis	1 +
#38	University of Texas at Austin	1 +
#42	Tulane University	1 +
#47	University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign	1 +
#48	University of Georgia	1 +
#49	Ohio State University: Columbus Campus	1 +
#49	Purdue University	1 +
#55	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	1 +
#59	University of Maryland: College Park	1 +
#63	Worcester Polytechnic Institute	1 +
LAC #13	Davidson College	1 +
#68	Texas A&M University	1 +
#68	University of Massachusetts Amherst	1 +
#72	Hobart and William Smith Colleges	1 +
#72	Sarah Lawrence College	1 +
#75	Baylor University	1 +
#75	Clemson University	1 +
#75	Loyola Marymount University	1 +
#76	Allegheny College	2 +
#76	Muhlenberg College	1 +
#81	Beloit College	1 +
#83	Colorado School of Mines	1 +
#83	Howard University	2 +
#83	Michigan State University	1 +
#83	Stevens Institute of Technology	1 +
#84	Bennington College	1 +
	SUNY University at Stony Brook	1 +
#93	University of Denver	1 +
#94	Augustana College	1 +
#100	Cornell College	1 +
#102	Hollins University	1 +
#103	Drexel University	1 +
#103	New Jersey Institute of Technology	1 +
#103	Temple University	1 +
#103	University of Arizona	1 +
#103	University of California: Santa Cruz	1 +
#103	University of Illinois at Chicago	1 +
#103	University of South Florida	1 +
#104	University of California: Merced	1 +
#107	Luther College	1 +
#107	Whittier College	1 +
LAC #22	University of Richmond	1 +
#111	Goucher College	2 +
	Arizona State University	1 +
#117	Rochester Institute of Technology	1 +
#120	Hampshire College	1 +
#127	University of Kentucky	1 +
#130	Monmouth College	1 +
#136	University of La Verne	1 +
#136	University of Nebraska - Lincoln	1 +
#136	University of Texas at Dallas	2 +
#137	California State University: Long Beach	1 +
#137	George Mason University	1 +
#148	San Diego State University	1 +
#151	Colorado State University	1 +
LAC #36	Oberlin College	1 +
#182	Adelphi University	1 +
#182	Missouri University of Science and Technology	1 +
LAC #42	Occidental College	1 +
#219	Texas Tech University	1 +
LAC #45	Union College	1 +
LAC #46	DePauw University	1 +
#234	Georgia State University	1 +
#234	Pace University	1 +
#234	San Francisco State University	1 +
#234	University of Massachusetts Boston	1 +
LAC #50	The University of the South	1 +
#263	Montana State University	1 +
#317	Northern Arizona University	2 +
	Austin Peay State University	1 +
	Bentley University	1 +
	Cazenovia College	1 +
	College of Southern Maryland	1 +
	Dalhousie University	1 +
	Eastern New Mexico University	1 +
	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Worldwide Campus	1 +
	Grand Canyon University	1 +
	High Point University	2 +
	hult international business school	2 +
	Kennesaw State University	1 +
	McDaniel College	1 +
	Milwaukee School of Engineering	1 +
	Minnesota State University Mankato	1 +
	Mount Mary University	1 +
	New Mexico State University at Carlsbad	1 +
	Northern Virginia Community College	1 +
	Oklahoma City Community College	1 +
	Prescott College	1 +
	Sacramento City College	1 +
	Southern Utah University	1 +
	St. John's University	1 +
	Stetson University	1 +
	SUNY College of Technology at Delhi	1 +
	The King's College	1 +
	Towson University	1 +
	University of Maryland: Baltimore County	1 +
	University of Portland	2 +
	University of Texas at Arlington	1 +
	Vermont Technical College	1 +
	Western Washington University	1 +
	Westfield State University	1 +
	Wheaton College	1 +

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		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2018-2023	2022	2015-2019	2013-2017	2012-2016	Total
	All schools	28	10	12	9	12
#2	Massachusetts Institute of Technology	1 +		1 +			2
#15	Washington University in St. Louis	1 +					1
#15	Cornell University			1 +	1 +	1	3
#37	University of California: Santa Barbara			1 +	1 +	1	3
#38	University of Texas at Austin	1 +					1
#38	University of California: Davis	1 +		1 +	1 +		3
#39	University of California: Irvine			1 +	1 +	1	3
#44	Tulane University	1 +				1	2
#44	Case Western Reserve University	1 +					1
#49	University of Georgia	1 +					1
#49	Ohio State University: Columbus Campus		1 +admitted				1
#51	Purdue University	1 +		1 +			2
#51	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	1 +				1	2
#61	Syracuse University					1	1
#63	Worcester Polytechnic Institute		1 +admitted				1
#67	University of Massachusetts Amherst	1 +					1
#68	Texas A&M University		1 +admitted				1
#72	American University			1 +	1 +	1	3
#75	Clemson University		1 +admitted				1
#75	Indiana University Bloomington				1 +	1	2
#77	Baylor University	1 +					1
#77	Michigan State University	1 +	1 +admitted			1	3
#80	SUNY University at Stony Brook			1 +			1
#82	Miami University: Oxford				1 +	1	2
#83	SUNY University at Binghamton	1 +					1
#83	Gonzaga University	1 +					1
#83	Stevens Institute of Technology		1 +admitted				1
#83	Colorado School of Mines		1 +admitted				1
#89	Howard University	1 +					1
#89	SUNY University at Buffalo			1 +			1
#89	University of Colorado Boulder			1 +	1 +	1	3
#89	University of San Diego					1	1
#96	Saint Louis University				1 +		1
#97	University of South Florida	1 +					1
#97	University of Illinois at Chicago	1 +					1
#103	New Jersey Institute of Technology		1 +admitted				1
#103	Creighton University		1 +admitted				1
#105	University of Denver	1 +		1 +			2
#105	University of Arizona	1 +					1
#105	Drexel University	1 +					1
#121	Temple University	1 +					1
#121	Arizona State University	1 +					1
#137	University of Kentucky	1 +					1
#151	University of La Verne	1 +					1
	University of Texas at Dallas	1 +	1 +admitted				2
	University of Nebraska - Lincoln	1 +					1
	University of California: Santa Cruz	1 +		1 +			2
	University of California: Merced	1 +					1

		Matriculation
Ranking	University/College	2018-2023	2022	2015-2019	2013-2017	2012-2016	Total
	All schools	10	0	2	0	2
#8	Carleton College			1 +		1	2
#13	Smith College	1 +					1
#15	Davidson College	1 +					1
#18	University of Richmond	1 +					1
#31	Bryn Mawr College	1 +					1
#36	Pitzer College					1	1
#37	Occidental College	1 +					1
#39	Trinity College	1 +					1
#45	DePauw University	1 +					1
#51	The University of the South	1 +					1
	Oberlin College	1 +		1 +			2
	Union College	1 +					1

Academics

AP

(14)

Calculus BC	Calculus AB
English Language and Composition	Spanish Language and Culture
United States History	Biology

Sports

(12)

Baseball	Basketball
Cross Country	Climbing
Softball	Tennis

Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(10)

Caravan	International Club
School Newspaper	Yearbook
Outdoor Adventure	Sustainability

Arts

(10)

Guitar	Production
Voice	Ceramics
Digital Music	Printmaking

School Link

Official website

Contact Info

http://www.ormeschool.org

1000 Orme Rd, Mayer, AZ 86333

928-632-1566

admissions@ormeschool.org

Arizona

Basic Info

Co-ed

Boarding Grades: 8-12

Rural

IB: No

ESL: Yes

Year Founded: 1929

Campus Size: 300 acres

Boarding Rate: 100%

Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling

Interview: Skype, Zoom

School Code:

TOEFL: 8034

SSAT: 5578

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Nearby City

Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, the capital of Arizona, is known for its abundant sunshine and warm desert climate. Part of the sprawling Valley of the Sun, the city is famous for luxurious resorts, golf courses designed by legends like Jack Nicklaus, and a lively nightlife scene. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the Desert Botanical Garden, home to a variety of cacti and native desert plants. With its vibrant arts scene, cultural attractions, and proximity to stunning desert landscapes, Phoenix is a major destination in the American Southwest.

Population (2022) 1,567,924

Cost of Living Lower than the national average 5%

Nearby Airport Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

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Calculus BC	Calculus AB
English Language and Composition	Spanish Language and Culture
United States History	Biology
Chemistry	Statistics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	United States Government and Politics
Spanish Literature and Culture	English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design	Computer Science A

Baseball	Basketball
Cross Country	Climbing
Softball	Tennis
Track and Field	Volleyball
Swimming	Equestrain
Mountain Biking	Weightlifting