Linsly School
The Linsly School, formerly known as the Linsly Military Institute, is a boarding and day school located in Wheeling, West Virginia. It was founded in 1814 by Noah Linsly and chartered by the State of Virginia in the same year. The school is the oldest preparatory school west of the Alleghenies. It was originally known as the Lancastrian Academy.
| The Linsly School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
60 Knox Lane , 26003 | |
| Coordinates | 40°04′23″N 80°41′44″W |
| Information | |
| Former name | Lancastrian Academy (1814–1877) Linsly Military Institute (1877–1978) |
| Type | Independent college-preparatory boarding & day school |
| Motto | Forward and No Retreat |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Nonsectarian |
| Established | 1814 |
| Founder | Noah Linsly |
| Status | Currently operational |
| Trust | Board of Trustees |
| CEEB code | 491410 |
| NCES School ID | 01489745 |
| Chair | John Holloway |
| Head of school | Justin Zimmerman |
| Faculty | 41.9 (FTE) |
| Grades | 5–12 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Enrollment | 431 (2017–2018) |
| • Grade 5 | 25 |
| • Grade 6 | 36 |
| • Grade 7 | 50 |
| • Grade 8 | 42 |
| • Grade 9 | 65 |
| • Grade 10 | 76 |
| • Grade 11 | 71 |
| • Grade 12 | 66 |
| Average class size | 10 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10.3:1 |
| Hours in school day | 7 |
| Campus | 18 buildings, including 4 dormitories |
| Campus size | 57 acres (23 ha) |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Orange & Black |
| Slogan | Learn Lead Live |
| Song | The Linsly Alma Mater |
| Athletics | 20 interscholastic teams |
| Athletics conference | OVAC |
| Nickname | Cadets |
| Rival | Wheeling Central Catholic High School |
| Accreditation | NCA |
| Publication | Linsly Today |
| Newspaper | The Linsly Line |
| Endowment | $31.47 million |
| School fees | $500–1,500 |
| Annual tuition | High school $42,740 (boarding) $19,850 (day) Middle School $40,740 (boarding) $17,850 (day) |
| Revenue | $14.89 million |
| Affiliations | NAIS, TABS, & PCACAC |
| Website | linsly |
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