Overview
Bolles students understand that pursuing excellence through courage, integrity and compassion is not only the School, motto but the foundation for a successful life. This is why attending Bolles is a remarkable experience. This is the place where interests become strengths and where students become successful young adults who know how to thrive in a global community.
The Bolles School is home to over 1,740 day and boarding students in grades Pre-K through 12. Founded in 1933, Bolles features four diverse and co-educational campuses: the Bolles Lower School Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Beach Campuses, the Middle School Bartram Campus and the Upper School San Jose Campus.
The Resident Life program can accommodate more than 90 male and female students from around the globe. In 2023-24, boarding students represent 30 countries and 11 USA states. These students help create a unique and culturally robust educational environment for themselves and their peers. Bolles offers a comprehensive fine and performing arts program with courses in drama, dance, visual arts, chorus, music and band. 80 percent of Bolles middle and upper school students enrolled in fine and performing arts classes this year and 100 percent of lower school students are involved in art, music and theatre instruction.
Academically, Bolles offers courses in six languages (including Chinese, Japanese and Arabic) and 29 Advanced Placement courses. The School recently established a new academic partnership with Global Online Academy, an online course offering that complements Bolles’ existing curriculum in an international setting. Bolles also has educational partnerships with Mayo Clinic and Zimmer Biomet, as well as its own Anatomage virtual dissection table. Bolles students play by the School’s athletic motto, “Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.” Most students, 90 percent, participate in one or more sports at Bolles.
Students from the Class of 2022 offered or qualified for more than $14.5 million in merit-based scholarships for their four-year college careers. The 195 graduates are attending 98 different colleges, universities and military academies and were accepted to 250 different colleges.
At Bolles, students experience an All Things Possible approach to education that champions innovation, global awareness and service. With a foundation in courage, integrity and compassion students know how to be successful as they progress into college and life.
The Bolles School is home to over 1,740 day and boarding students in grades Pre-K through 12. Founded in 1933, Bolles features four diverse and co-educational campuses: the Bolles Lower School Whitehurst and Ponte Vedra Beach Campuses, the Middle School Bartram Campus and the Upper School San Jose Campus.
The Resident Life program can accommodate more than 90 male and female students from around the globe. In 2023-24, boarding students represent 30 countries and 11 USA states. These students help create a unique and culturally robust educational environment for themselves and their peers. Bolles offers a comprehensive fine and performing arts program with courses in drama, dance, visual arts, chorus, music and band. 80 percent of Bolles middle and upper school students enrolled in fine and performing arts classes this year and 100 percent of lower school students are involved in art, music and theatre instruction.
Academically, Bolles offers courses in six languages (including Chinese, Japanese and Arabic) and 29 Advanced Placement courses. The School recently established a new academic partnership with Global Online Academy, an online course offering that complements Bolles’ existing curriculum in an international setting. Bolles also has educational partnerships with Mayo Clinic and Zimmer Biomet, as well as its own Anatomage virtual dissection table. Bolles students play by the School’s athletic motto, “Be humble in victory and gracious in defeat.” Most students, 90 percent, participate in one or more sports at Bolles.
Students from the Class of 2022 offered or qualified for more than $14.5 million in merit-based scholarships for their four-year college careers. The 195 graduates are attending 98 different colleges, universities and military academies and were accepted to 250 different colleges.
At Bolles, students experience an All Things Possible approach to education that champions innovation, global awareness and service. With a foundation in courage, integrity and compassion students know how to be successful as they progress into college and life.
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Matriculation
All graduates (2022-2023) | ||
1 | Princeton University | 1 |
5 | Yale University | 1 |
8 | University of Pennsylvania | 2 |
9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
9 | Northwestern University | 1 |
14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 3 |
21 | Emory University | 3 |
23 | Georgetown University | 2 |
27 | University of Southern California | 1 |
28 | New York University | 3 |
28 | Tufts University | 1 |
28 | University of Florida | 12 |
28 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 3 |
28 | Wake Forest University | 2 |
34 | University of Rochester | 1 |
36 | Boston College | 2 |
42 | Boston University | 1 |
42 | University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1 |
47 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 1 |
48 | University of Georgia | 1 |
Chinese graduates (2021) | ||
22 | University of California: Berkeley | 1 |
26 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
26 | University of Virginia | 1 |
39 | University of California: Davis | 1 |
40 | College of William and Mary | 1 |
47 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 1 |
58 | Syracuse University | 1 |
58 | University of Washington | 1 |
AP Courses
Total 29
Art History | Biology | Calculus AB |
Calculus BC | Statistics | Comparative Government and Politics |
Computer Science A | Studio Art: 2-D Design | Studio Art: 3-D Design |
Studio Art: Drawing | Spanish Literature and Culture | Chemistry |
English Language and Composition | English Literature and Composition | European History |
French Language and Culture | Latin | Spanish Language and Culture |
United States Government and Politics | United States History | Chinese Language and Culture |
Computer Science Principles | Physics 1 | Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
Human Geography | Psychology | World History |
Research | Seminar |
AP Scores
In the year of 2022 - 2023, students took
a total of 906 AP exams,
34% resulted in scores of 5,
63% resulted in scores of 4+,
86% resulted in scores of 3+
Arts
Total
6
Dance | Drama | Chorus |
Theater | Sculpture | Performing |
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
Total
58
Bolles Buddies | Care for Kids | Characters for Care |
Chinese Club | Dreams Come True | French Club |
India Club | Japanese Club | Latin Club |
Run Life | Asian Inspiration Multiplied (A.I.M.) | American Sign Language |
Animal Advocacy | Arabic Club | Art Club |
Black Student Union | Bolles Future Business Leaders | Caitlin's Closet |
DIPG Ellie | Gay Straight Alliance | International Student Union |
Jewish Student Union | Joy for Jax | Kids for Kids (formerly Wolfson Children's Hospital) |
Nanny's Nation | PedsCare Club | Refugee Relief Services |
Soles 4 Souls | Surfrider Club | V.E.T.S. (Veterans Encouraging Teen Success) |
Video Production Club | Youth Against Alzheimer's | Angels for Allison |
B.L.U.E. Service Club | Bolles Investment Club | Bolles Premedical Society |
Bolles Supporting First Responders | Building Leaders Today and Tomorrow (BLT2) | Camp I Am Special |
CISV | Community of Connections | Computer Science Club |
D.E.S.C. Club (Downtown Ecumenical Service Council) | Fight Against Hunger | Future Business Leaders of America |
Hispanic Student Union | Hope Across Oceans | Hope for All |
International Community Soccer Alliance | JaxTHRIVE | Mind Over Matter |
Mission: MOSH | Operation Smile | Sanctuary on 8th Street |
Senior Women | Spread the Love with Band Club | Students for Students |
Young Life |
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Contact Info
Website |
https://www.bolles.org/admission |
Address |
7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32217 |
Phone Number |
904-256-5030 |
admission@bolles.org |
State/Provience |
Florida |
Basic Info
Year Founded |
1933 |
Campus Size |
52 acres |
Boarding Rate |
10% |
Application Info
Deadline |
01/31 |
School Code |
SSAT:1750 ISEE:100745 |
Interview |
On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom |
Pre Interview |
No Requirement |
Other Accepted Scores |
ISEE |
Year of Accepting Chinese Students |
2007 |
# of Chinese Students |
5 |
Grades open for Chinese Students |
9 -11 |
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Brief Reviews
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Detailed Reviews
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Athletic&Art
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Transportation
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Q&A
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