School Overview
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Matriculation
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Reviews
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Steamboat Mountain School is a k-12 coeducational independent school with options for boarding and day in high school. SMS blends academics and adventure, combining an outstanding college-preparatory curriculum with extraordinary programs out of the classroom and around the globe to build students’ knowledge, develop their confidence and independence, and prepare them for meaningful and fascinating lives.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$68,160
Enrollment
81
International Students
10%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
46%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
23.4
Class Size
10
Boarding %
50
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2022-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 + |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 1 + |
| LAC #3 | Swarthmore College | 1 + |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 + |
| #21 | Emory University | 1 + |
| #25 | University of Virginia | 1 + |
| #28 | New York University | 1 + |
| #28 | Wake Forest University | 1 + |
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Academics
Sports
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Competitive Ski/Snowboard
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Flyfishing Club
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Steamboat Mountain School
Tell me a bit about Steamboat Mountain School.
Steamboat Mountain School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Colorado, US. It was founded 1957 , and currently has about 81 students, 10.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.steamboatmountainschool.org/.
For more official information, please visit http://www.steamboatmountainschool.org/.
Does Steamboat Mountain School have rigorous academic requirements?
Steamboat Mountain School also have 46% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Steamboat Mountain School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 20% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 10% go to top 25, and about 6.67% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Steamboat Mountain School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Steamboat Mountain School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Steamboat Mountain School?
The total fee for Steamboat Mountain School in 2024 is
$68,160 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@steamboatmountainschool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@steamboatmountainschool.org .
Where is Steamboat Mountain School located?
Steamboat Mountain School is located in the State of Colorado of USA.
How popular is Steamboat Mountain School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Steamboat Mountain School is within top 700 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Steamboat Mountain School has been favorited by 11 users.
Also Steamboat Mountain School has been favorited by 11 users.
How do I complete an application for Steamboat Mountain School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Steamboat Mountain School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Steamboat Mountain School’s official site: http://www.steamboatmountainschool.org/ or call them at 970-879-1350 x118.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Steamboat Mountain School’s official site: http://www.steamboatmountainschool.org/ or call them at 970-879-1350 x118.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Steamboat Mountain School?
The overall rating for Steamboat Mountain School is B-.
The section ratings of Steamboat Mountain School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Steamboat Mountain School are:
B+ for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Denver, the capital of Colorado, is a vibrant city blending modern culture with Old West heritage. Known for its historic Larimer Square and iconic 19th-century architecture, Denver offers a rich arts scene with institutions like the Denver Art Museum, celebrated for its indigenous collections. The city is also a gateway to outdoor adventures, with nearby ski resorts in the Rocky Mountains. Denver’s diverse neighborhoods, craft breweries, and cultural landmarks make it a dynamic hub for both residents and visitors.
Population (2022)
598,707
Cost of Living
Higher than average 12%
Nearby Airport
Denver International Airport
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