Orme School
Meyer, Arizona
School Profile
Orme is a co-ed, college prep boarding school, now in its 83rd year, located on a rustic 300-acre campus surrounded by a 26,000-acre working ranch that is just one hour north of Phoenix. It has an excellent ESL Department, a long history of success with international students and the best equestrian program in the Western U.S.
At Orme, students can discover small classes, a rustic setting, rigorous academics, 100% college acceptance, competitive sports, horsemanship, outdoor adventuring, fine arts, southwest studies, sustainability, and much more.
Extracurricular Activities
Orme has a very extensive equestrian facility and is able to welcome riders from beginner to very advanced. It also has a pool, tennis courts and gymnasium.
A full selection of fine and performing arts courses is offered. In addition, one of the school’s many traditions is a 44-year-old fine arts festival.
Boarding Facilities
Students live on campus, two in each room, with a bathroom for each two-room suite.
| Student Population: | Grades: | ESL Programs: |
|---|---|---|
| Co-educational | 8-12 | No |
| School Uniform | Teacher/Student Ratio: | Number of Students: |
|---|---|---|
| No | 1:6 | 110 |
Foreign Languages:
AP Courses:
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- English Language & Composition
- English Literature & Composition
- European History
- French
- Physics
- Spanish
- Statistics
- US History
Sports:
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs
Partial List of College and University Acceptances
- University of Arizona, Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, University of Colorado, University of California, UCLA, Dartmouth College, Colorado State University, University of Washington, University of Oregon
Closest International and Local Airports:
Phoenix
