Dunn at a Glance

Class Size

• Student to Faculty ratio is 5:1
• Average 12 students per class (middle and upper school)

Campus Facilities

• 65 rural acres with views of the foothills
• 4 residence halls (3 boys, 1 girls)
• 25 on campus faculty residences
• 40 classrooms, fine arts center, library, computer lab, performing arts theater, science center with labs, learning skills center, 2 day student lounges, infirmary, dining hall, school store, campus student cafe, organic garden
• 4 athletic fields, gymnasium, pool, tennis courts, volleyball courts (indoor and outdoor), basketball court (indoor and outdoor), running track

Student Body

Upper School

• 66 male & 44 female boarding students
• 35 male & 36 female day students
• 21% international students
• 10% multi-racial

Middle School

• 29 male & 42 female day students

Faculty and Staff

• 35 teaching faculty
• 7 full time learning skills faculty
• 97 employees in total

Academics

Upper School

• 58 college preparatory courses
• 11 A.P. courses and 8 honors courses

Middle School

• In addition to typical course offerings of Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts, Community Service, Shop classes, Spanish, Outdoor Education and Arts and Enrichment are offered.
• Hands on and workshop style teaching and learning are emphasized.

Advisor Program

• Maximum 6 students per advisor
• Advisees meet 6x per week with advisor plus periodic other meetings
• Advisor serves as an advocate for the advisee and ensures communication and partnership with families

Athletics

• 2 sports/activities per year required
• 25 sports/activities on offer including baseball, football, golf, volleyball, swimming, lacrosse, cross country, soccer, basketball and tennis.

Collins Library

• All students trained in library science, Internet research and library networks
• One to one instruction for class projects

Outdoor Education

• Dunn is one of only seven private independent schools accredited by Association for Experiential Education
• 18th year, but emphasized since 1957
• Annual 12 day to 7-day Outdoor Ed trip per class, including middle school classes
• Senior and freshman classes take 2 trips a year, all other take 1
• Focus is on developing life and leadership skills
• Self confidence, mutual respect, building good citizens, and good stewards of our wild lands are emphasized on all courses. 

Performing & Fine Arts

• Fine Arts Center includes ceramics, photography, multimedia, painting, drawing and sculpture studios
• Music classes, band, dance and drama offered

Learning Skills Program

• Established over 25 years ago
• 7 full time faculty
• Students have 4 or 5 individual sessions each week with their Learning Skils teacher
• Emphasis is on learning strategies, organizational skills, time management and study skills
• Up to 25% of student body can enroll

Community Service

• Community service is offered as a winter sport alternative
• Several ongoing volunteer programs are offered each year including gardening, kitchen crew and Toys for Tots.

College Counseling

• Curriculum meets UC requirements
• Advisors & College Placement counselor work closely with students

Board of Trustees 2008-2009

* Emeritus