The Linsly School ~ School Facts & Stats

School Facts & Stats

The Linsly School is a College Preparatory Co-Educational School

History
1814: Founded as a coeducational Lancastrian Academy
1861: Became a boys only institution
1877: Became a military school and a college prep school
1968: Moved to present location
1979: Military program discontinued
1988: Became coeducational again
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Campus
Campus Size: 57 Acres
Facilities: 18 Buildings, including 4 dormitories
Additional Facilities: Linsly Outdoor Center, Raccoon Creek State Park

Statistics
Student Body: Grades 5-12
Lower School Enrollment: 155
Upper School Enrollment: 295
Day Students: 345
Boarding Students: 105
20 states and 19 countries represented
Faculty: 43 Full-Time
Student/Faculty Ratio: 10:1
Average class size: 15
College Placement: 100%
Extracurricular Activities: 20 School-sponsored organizations
Athletics: 20 Interscholastic Teams, Members of The Ohio Valley Athletic Conference, Members of the Interstate Prep School League

Other Information
School Colors: Orange and Black
Athletic Team Name: The Cadets
School Song: The Linsly Alma Mater (see sidebar)

Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
The Independent Schools Association of the Central States

Associations
National Association of Independent Schools
The College Board
National Association of College Admissions Council
Potomac Chesapeake A.C.A.C.

Linsly Alma Mater

All hail, Alma Mater;
Thy children call.
Mighty thy power;
Dearest friend to all.
Sing for dear old Linsly,
Sing for loyalty strong.
All hail, Alma Mater;
Linsly, hear our song.

-Major Douglas Haigwood