Ben Lippen School
Founded in 1940, Ben Lippen School is a coeducational, college-preparatory, boarding and day school, accredited by SACS and ACSI. Our curriculum provides an accelerated education including French, Spanish, Honors and Advanced Placement courses, computers, and other electives. Ben Lippen also offers a wide array of opportunity in athletics, the arts, music, and English as a Second Language. By offering an integrated Christian education, Ben Lippen School strives to prepare its students for college by challenging them to apply biblical principles to all knowledge.
7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, South Carolina, USA 29203
803-786-7200
Co-Ed, Christian
- Application Deadline: Rolling
- Founded: 1940
- Campus Size: 100 acres
- Grades Offered: kindergarten-12th
- Accredited by: SACS
Student Body
|
|
Boarding
Grades 9th-12th |
Day
Grades kindergarten-12th |
Total |
|
Girls |
28 |
340 |
368 |
|
Boys |
52 |
341 |
393 |
|
Total |
80 |
681 |
761 |
Tuition and Financial Aid
- 7-Day Boarding: $28,000
- 5-Day Boarding: N/A
- Day Tuition Fee: $10,500
- Payment Plans: Offered
- Need-Based Aid: Offered
- Students Receiving Aid: 10.00%
- Average Awarded: $0
Summary: Ben Lippen School is a college and "calling" preparatory school of nearly 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Ben Lippen offers challenging academics, a wide variety of co-curricular activities, and the spiritual and social training to graduate Christian Scholars who are prepared for college and for life. Ben Lippen high school offers honors-level classes, and eligible students receive college credits through AP and dual (college) enrollment courses. One hundred percent of Ben Lippen graduates are accepted to college, with the 92 members of the class of 2010 receiving $4.5 million in renewable scholarships to some of the finest colleges and universities in America.
Department Director: Linda Dixon
Average Class Size: 23
Full Time Teachers: 57
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 79.00%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10/1
Summer Programs Offered: Offered
Number of AP Courses Offered: 8
Notable Achievements: Dual (college) enrollment classes offered
Advanced/Enrichment Programs
Support Programs
- College Counseling，ESL: Beginning，ESL: Intermediate，ESL: Advanced
English:
History:
- European History，Honors，United States History
Foreign Languages:
Religion/Philosophy:
- The Bible，Ethics，Philosophy，Religious Studies，World Religions
Humanities/Social Sciences:
Sciences:
- Anatomy，Biology，Chemistry，Earth Science，Environmental Science，Physical Science，Physics
Math:
- Algebra，Calculus，Honors Math，Geometry，Statistics，Trigonometry
Computer Studies:
- Computer Applications，Computer Science，Multimedia，Web Design
Music:
- Band，Choral Music，Music Appreciation，Orchestra
Performing/Visual Arts:
- Art，Debate，Drama，Drawing，Film and Video，Graphic Design，Painting，Photography
Special Programs:
- Community Service，Leadership
AP Courses Available:
- Biology，Calculus AB，Chemistry，English Language，English Literature，European History，French Language，Spanish Language，Statistics，Studio Art，US History，World History
Summary: Ben Lippen's resident program offers on-campus housing to students from around the world. Students live in houses with up to 14 students and a pair of caring houseparents.
Department Director: Kelly Pengelly
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 28，Average Students Per Dorm: 6，No. of Girls Dorms: 14，No. of Boys Dorms: 14
Dorm Amenities: Laundry Facilities，Lounge，Wireless Internet，Kitchen
Dress Code: Uniform
Student Life
Facilites
- All-weather track，Baseball field(s)，Basketball court(s)，Fitness Center，Football field，Indoor basketball court(s)
Clubs and Organizations
- Chess Club，Computer Club，Drama Club，FCA，Foreign Language Clubs，Math Club，National Honor Society，Student Government，Yearbook
Athletics Department Director: Bill Currier
Notable Achievements: SCISA Baseball Champions 2008
Arts
- Art Club，Chamber Orchestra，Choral Music，Drama Club
Interscholastic Sports
- Baseball，Basketball
- Cheerleading，Cross-Country Running，Football，Soccer，Softball，Tennis，Track and Field，Volleyball，Wrestling
Department Director: Linda Dixon
College Information
Percentage of Graduates Who Attend College: 98.00%
