Midland School vs. Dunn School
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School Overview
School
Definition of Terms | 2024 School Data
Midland School
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PO Box 8 / 5100 Figueroa Mountain Road
Los Olivos, CA 93441, United States of America
Los Olivos, CA 93441, United States of America
Dunn School
P.O. Box 98, 2555 W. Highway 154
Los Olivos, CA 93441, United States of America
Los Olivos, CA 93441, United States of America
Top Rankings
Midland School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
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Attribute
ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Focus
Student Attention
Student Test Scores
Dunn School ranks among the top 10 schools with 200-400 students (out of 99 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Student Attention
Overview
Midland School, located on a 2,860-acre ranch at the edge of the Los Padres Wilderness, has been the leader of place-based college preparatory education since 1932.
Everything we do-from the courses we choose to teach to how we maintain our campus to the way we feed ourselves-originates from an intentional curriculum that focuses not only on college preparatory classes, but also on leadership, community, and stewardship.Our scale empowers students with authentic leadership opportunities, provides highly personalized learning, and inspires the pursuit of intellectual passions.
At Midland, thirty-eight percent of our students identify as students of color, over half receive generous financial aid to attend, and the depth of our boarding experience facilitates both top-tier college admissions and future success.
Founded in 1957, Dunn School is an independent, college preparatory, 6th through 12th grade coeducational boarding and day school.
We are located in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley, in Los Olivos, California, 30 miles from Santa Barbara.
Dunn School's 60-year old mission is to to his or her fullest potential in preparation for a life of learning and responsible leadership in society. We achieve this by focusing on the development and integration of 5 core values: Social and emotional wellness; physical readiness; intellectual growth; social responsibility; and moral courage.
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1932
1957
Campus Size
2860 acres
58 acres
Students Body
Enrollment
82
249
% Students of Color
38%
45%
% International Students
8%
16%
% Students ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø
100%
60%
Average SAT Score
1220
1210
Average ACT score
25
25
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
weekly
Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Average Class Size
10
10
Student : Teacher ratio
4:1
5:1
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
13
ESL Courses Offered
No
No
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
70%
63%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Finances
Endowment Size
$22 million
$13 million
Tuition (ÌÇÐÄvlog¹ÙÍø Students)
$69,700
$66,900
Tuition (Day Students)
n/a
$31,600
Tuition (international students)
$75,200
$66,900
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$48,800
$22,961
Admission
Application Deadline
Feb. 15 / rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Accepts Standardized Application
No
Yes
SSAT Required
No
No
Average Percentile SSAT
85
n/a
Acceptance Rate
40%
45%
Director of Admissions
Cierra Rickman
Mike Mckee
Associate Director of Admissions
n/a
Sarah Harris
List of Courses Offered
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered
n/a
13
Sport
Total Sports Offered
7
8
Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Equestrian, Soccer, Surf Team, Volleyball
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
Extracurricular
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Choir, Community Service Club, Gardening, Horseback Riding, LGBTQ Club, Newspaper, Prefects, Student Government, Surfing, Theater, Woodworking, Yoga
Affinity Club, Badminton Club, Computer Science Club, Dance Company, Debate Club, Dormitory Council, Drama/Theatre, Dunn School Band, Film Club, Mountain Biking, Peer Tutoring Association, Pickle Ball, Spirit Committee, Student Government, Surf Club, Sustainability Club, Swimming, Yoga, Youth 4 Direct Relief Club