Linsly School
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The Linsly School | |
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60 Knox Lane , 26003 | |
Coordinates | 40°04′23″N 80°41′44″W / 40.07306°N 80.69556°WCoordinates: 40°04′23″N 80°41′44″W / 40.07306°N 80.69556°W |
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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[1] |
Chair | John Holloway |
Head of school | Justin Zimmerman |
Faculty | 41.9 (FTE)[1] |
Grades | 5–12[1] |
Gender | Coeducational |
Enrollment | 431[1] (2017–2018) |
• Grade 5 | 25[1] |
• Grade 6 | 36[1] |
• Grade 7 | 50[1] |
• Grade 8 | 42[1] |
• Grade 9 | 65[1] |
• Grade 10 | 76[1] |
• Grade 11 | 71[1] |
• Grade 12 | 66[1] |
Average class size | 10[2] |
Student to teacher ratio | 10.3:1[1] |
Hours in school day | 7[1] |
Campus | 18 buildings, including 4 dormitories[2] |
Campus size | 57 acres (23 ha)[2] |
Campus type | Urban |
Color(s) | Orange & Black [2] |
Slogan | Learn Lead Live |
Song | The Linsly Alma Mater[2] |
Athletics | 20 interscholastic teams[2] |
Athletics conference | OVAC[2] |
Nickname | Cadets |
Rival | Wheeling Central Catholic High School |
Accreditation | NCA[2] |
Publication | Linsly Today |
Newspaper | The Linsly Line |
Endowment | $31.47 million[3] |
School fees | $500–1,500[4] |
Annual tuition | High school $42,740 (boarding) $19,850 (day) Middle School $40,740 (boarding) $17,850 (day)[4] |
Revenue | $14.89 million[3] |
Affiliations | NAIS,[1] TABS,[1] & PCACAC |
Website | www |
The Linsly School, formerly known as the Linsly Military Institute, is a boarding and day school located in Wheeling, West Virginia.[5] It was founded in 1814 by Noah Linsly and chartered by the State of Virginia in the same year.[6] The school is the oldest preparatory school west of the Alleghenies.[7] It was originally known as the Lancastrian Academy.[7]
History[]
In 1861, the school adopted the dress and discipline of an all-boys military school.[7]
The Linsly Institute building (erected 1858) in Wheeling, served as the state's first capitol building from statehood in 1863 until March 28, 1870, when the capitol was transferred to Charleston.
In 1978, the board of trustees voted to change the military structure and adopt a traditional boys preparatory school philosophy.[7]
In 1988, Linsly became a co-educational school.[7]
In 2007, Linsly ranged from 5th to 12th grade with a student body of about 420.
In the 2017–2018 school year, the school enrolled 431 students in grades 5–12.[1]
In celebration of Linsly's 200th academic year, the school campaigned to raise $10,000,000 for an addition to Banes Hall, the main academic building, renovations to many other on-campus facilities, and to enrich Linsly's instructing capability. Currently, the school has completed all major on-campus renovations.
Linsly has a 100% college acceptance rate for its graduating seniors.[2] As a day and boarding school, Linsly is home to international students from many countries, including China, Finland, Canada, South Korea, Spain, Argentina, Costa Rica, Germany, Italy, Serbia, and Japan.
Notable alumni[]
- Carl G. Bachmann 1908, former United States congressman
- Ashley Battle 2000, WNBA player for the New York Liberty[8]
- Bill Berrehsem, former professional football player
- Ted Brown (politician) 1978, libertarian politician and speaker
- Jack Canfield 1962, Author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul book series
- Willie Clay 1988, NFL football player and sports commentator
- Eddie Drummond 1998, NFL football player
- C. J. Goodwin 2008, NFL football player[9]
- Heath Haynes 1987, MLB baseball player
- Jon Robert Holden 1994, former professional basketball player[10]
- Tom Keane 1944, NFL football player and coach
- Brad Paisley (attended but did not graduate), country singer and musician[11]
- Chris Stirewalt, digital politics editor for the Fox News Channel[12]
- Robert E. L. Strider, president of Colby College
- Jason Wilson (politician) 1987, Member of the Ohio Senate
Notable staff[]
- Skip Prosser, Basketball Coach (1977–1979)
Sources[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for The Linsly School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i "School Facts". About. The Linsly School. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Form 990" (PDF). Tax Exempt Organization Search. Internal Revenue Service. 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Tuition & Costs". Admissions. The Linsly School. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Welcome". About. The Linsly School. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Noah Linsly". About. The Linsly School. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e "Our History". About. The Linsly School. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Ashley Battle '00 Plays for New York Liberty". News Detail. The Linsly School. September 23, 2008. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ "Linsly Graduate Heading to the Super Bowl". The Linsly School. January 23, 2017.
- ^ "Linsly's J.R. Holden '94 Competes in Olympics". News Detail. The Linsly School. August 8, 2008. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- ^ Robert Schramm (July 2003). The Linsly School. Arcadia Publishing. p. 111. ISBN 978-0-7385-1531-1.
- ^ Junkins, Casey (April 14, 2016). "Fox News analyst speaks in hometown of Wheeling". The Intelligencer & Wheeling News-Register. West Virginia Press Association. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
- Educational institutions established in 1814
- Boarding schools in West Virginia
- Private high schools in West Virginia
- Military high schools in the United States
- Schools in Ohio County, West Virginia
- Private middle schools in West Virginia
- Preparatory schools in West Virginia
- Buildings and structures in Wheeling, West Virginia
- 1814 establishments in Virginia