Solebury School
School Profile
General Overview and Philosophy
Solebury School was founded in 1925 as a progressive alternative to the more rigid and authoritarian and educational systems of the time. We have continued on this progressive path, adopting many innovative programs well before their common acceptance in American education. Today we continue our tradition as a college preparatory, co-educational boarding and day school, enrolling 250 students in grades 9 through 12 on our bucolic 140-acre camps in the Pennsylvania countryside.
We encourage students and faculty to act collegially in the learning process and to form relationships based on mutual respect. Intrinsic to our philosophy is a profound respect for the individual and a rejection of conformity for its own sake. Each student is encouraged to think creatively, independently and critically, and to understand his or her responsibility to the larger world. While our style is informal, our curriculum is rigorous and prepares students for success at a range of colleges according to their best fit, including the most selective schools in the nation.
Student Body
Although the majority of Solebury’s approximately 260 students come from Pennsylvania and New Jersey, students have come from 23 states and 14 foreign countries, in the past three years.
By mentoring students through these responsibilities, Solebury fosters maturity and personal growth in its student body.
Solebury’s students take on leadership roles that are integral to the day-to-day functioning of the school: students run our twice weekly all-school assemblies; students serve with faculty on our Judiciary and Academic Committees; older students act as Peer Leaders and Peer Tutors for younger students; students act as Tour Guides for our admission department; students start and lead their own clubs and organizations (such as Red Cross Club and the Solebury Literary Arts Magazine).
Students also participate in a wide range of competitive sports and other traditional activities.
Academic Program
Grading
| Grading is on a 4-point scale. | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ (97-100) = 4.333 | B+ (87-89) = 3.333 | C+ (77-79) = 2.333 | D+ (67-69) = 1.333 |
| A (93-96) = 4.0 | B (83-86) = 3.000 | C (73-76) = 2.000 | D (63-66) = 1.000 |
| A- (90-92) = 3.666 | B- (80-82) = 2.666 | C- (70-72) = 1.666 | D- (60-62) = 0.666 |
| D- is the lowest passing grade | |||
| F (59 or less) = 0.000 | |||
Student Discipline
Solebury School will report to colleges any disciplinary responses that result in suspension or expulsion during the student’s junior and senior year at Solebury School. We will report the disciplinary actions that occur prior to the submission of a college application only when asked; any disciplinary actions that occurs after submission of the application will be reported to all colleges to which the student has applied.
Contact Us
Phone: 215.862.5261
Fax: 215.862.3366
CEEB Number: 39-2955
Summary Statistics
98%
College-bound
Of the graduates in the past three years, 98% have gone to four-year colleges
The remaining 2% attend community colleges, pursue a post-graduate year of high school, or take a gap year.
Calendar
Solebury’s academic year is divided into three trimesters. The first ends in mid-November, the second ends in early March, and the third ends in early June. Class periods are 80 minutes each with additional time for labs. The last three days of each trimester are for final exams.
Class of 2024 Academic Profile
There were 74 seniors in the Class of 2024. However, due to test-optional policies, only 42 took the SAT and only 9 took the ACT.
The middle 50% range of SAT scores are as follows:
- SAT Reading/Writing: 540-755
- SAT Math: 495-740
- ACT Composite: 28-31
- GPAs: 3.32-3.98
Class Rank
Consistent with our philosophy of education, Solebury School does not rank its students.
Activities
Solebury students are required to participate in three trimesters of a sport or activity each year.
