The Linsly School

Wheeling, West Virginia | High School, 7-12 | 5-12 (day), Co-ed | Founded in 1814

Description

The Linsly School is located in Wheeling, West Virginia. It is within 2 hours of Pittsburgh, Columbus, and Morgantown. The ultimate goal at the Linsly School is to be inclusive and make every student feel like they are at home. This is achieved by creating an integrated community where students work side by side and develop meaningful connections with faculty. Character development and lifelong learning are two important aspects of attending The Linsly School. Students are encouraged to continue learning when the opportunity is there, as well as develop character traits that will set them up for success. Receiving an education from The Linsly School means gaining knowledge through a rigorous curriculum while also becoming a well rounded person. Students will learn about class materials but also about the value of building character. While at Linsly, students will grow politically and socially.

Admissions
$50,825
Cost
$23,000,000
Endowment
65%
Acceptance rate
1814
Founded
Optional
SSAT required
57
Campus size (acres)
1940
Average SSAT
Non-denominational
Religion
65-70
Minimum TOEFL
Uniform
Dress code
7
Lowest grade
Academics
1280
Average SAT
No ESL
Lowest ESL level
27
Average ACT
No
Post-Grad option
11
Number of AP/Advanced courses
Clubs & Organizations

After School art program

Animal Shelter Club

Camera Club

Chess Club

Children's Museum

Chorus

Classical Club

Drama production

Environmental Club

Euchre Club

Extravaganza

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Forensics

French Club

German Club

History Club

Jets Club

Key Club

Math Club

Model UN

Multicultural Club

National Honors Society

Newspaper

Orchestra

Outdoor Adventure Club

Princeton Model Congress

Puzzle Mania

SADD

Scrabble Club

Scrapbooking Club

Shakespeare Club

Soup Kitchen

Spanish Club

Stage Band

Technology Club

Wing Society

World Language Honors Society

Writers Forum

Advertising Staff

Yearbook

Sports

Fall 

Cheerleading 

Cross Country

Football

Golf

Soccer

Volleyball

Winter

Basketball 

Bowling

Cheerleading

Hockey

Swimming

Wrestling

Spring

Baseball 

Lacrosse

Softball

Swimming 

Tennis

Track

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Facts & Statistics
60 Knox Lane, Wheeling WV, 26003
Address
(304) 233-1436
Phone
5-12
Grades offered
449
Number of students
10
Average class size
1:7
Teacher/student ratio
34%
Boarding students
24 Countries Represe
International students
1 (2019)
Vietnamese students
Location
N/A
Town Population
N/A
Crime Rate
N/A
Airport
N/A
Student Activities
Signature Programs

-Economics & Senior Seminar is a senior year course which teaches students micro and macro economics, taxes, finance skills, and how to invest money in the stock market

-The James F. Companion Leadership Institute is a four-year curriculum seminar and workshop experience where students build leadership and understanding to create future success

-The Prefect System consists of junior and senior year leaders appointed through an application and interview process to serve and help in all areas of school life

-The Advisee Program assigns each student with an advisor who them meet with daily to aid in building/ achieving goals and creating a positive experience

-Senior Research Essay is a writing project completed independently by students over a contemporary topic of interest 

-Extravaganza is a community wide variety show which all student and faculty participate in during the spring

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