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The Sage School

Alternative school · Grades 6–12

Hailey, ID

1810 Quigley Farm Rd, Hailey, ID 83333

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • A-College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 127% since 2011–12
  • Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Hailey since at least 2011

The Sage School is an independent private school in Hailey, Idaho, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 91 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 127% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 83% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 180 days a year. Idaho has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
91
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 41 girls, 50 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 83% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of independent schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,294 independent schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    40’11–1279’13–1489’15–1686’17–1869’19–2091’21–2291’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    615
    713
    817
    914
    1013
    117
    1212

    Student body

    White89%
    Hispanic or Latino9%
    Asian2%

    Help paying tuition in Idaho

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask The Sage School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about The Sage School

    What grades does The Sage School serve?

    The Sage School serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend The Sage School?

    About 91 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Sage School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Idaho has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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