2015-2016 Upper School Profile

2015 GPA Distribution

Accreditation/AffiliationsBen Lippen has been accredited by AdvancED since 1980 and by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) since 1996. Ben Lippen is also affiliated with the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).

AdmissionAdmission to Ben Lippen School is selective and is based on a student’s previous academic performance, recommendations, personal attributes, an admissions interview, and academic entrance testing. Applications for enrollment can be accessed online at www.BenLippen.com.

Dual EnrollmentBen Lippen offers high school students the opportunity to take college courses at Columbia International University at no additional cost. A variety of courses are available, including, but not limited to, Introduction to Psychology, Historical Perspectives in Culture, Graphic Design, Introduction to Business, Research in Literature, and Introduction to Philosophy.

English as a Second Language (ESL)Ben Lippen offers course work at three levels in ESL -beginning, intermediate, and advanced. The ESL focus is proficiency in reading, listening, speaking, and writing. TOEFL preparation is integrated into each ESL course to prepare students for admissions requirements at most universities within the United States.

National Merit Recognition

Class RankBen Lippen School utilizes the SC Uniform Grading Scale and reports class rank on all final senior transcripts. Typically, 100 percent of the senior class goes on to postsecondary education. Because of smaller class sizes, the academic rigor of a Ben Lippen education, and the resulting overall caliber of the average Ben Lippen student, class rank is not a good predictor of future academic success.

Graduation Requirements Bible 4 English 4 Mathematics 4 Lab Science 3 Social Science 4 Foreign Language 2 Physical Education/Health 1 Technology 1 Fine Arts 1 Electives 2 Total 26

Community Service Hours: 30

For detailed information about graduation requirements, please see the full Student Life Handbook atwww.BenLippen.com.

Quartile Range Mean

Top 4.382 - 5.112 4.677

2nd 3.985 - 4.373 4.202

3rd 3.635 - 3.968 3.870

4th 2.531 - 3.621 3.227

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Finalists 2 5 1 1 2

AchievementFinalists

0 0 1 0 1

Commended 1 1 2 1 2

CEEB Code 410-501

Average SAT Scores

Average ACT Scores

2015 Advanced Placement Scores

*National averages represent prior year data.

Tests Taken Critical Reading

Math Writing 1600 Scale 2400 Scale

Top 25% 21 666 722 645 1357 1982

Class of 2015

84 541 593 513 1133 1646

National Averages*

497 513 487 1010 1497

Tests Taken English Math Reading Science Composite Score

Top 25% 18 31 30 32 31 30

Class of 2015

73 23 25 24 24 24

National Averages*

20 21 21 21 21

AP Courses Offered AP English Language AP Physics I and II AP English Literature AP World History AP Statistics AP US History AP Calculus AB AP Government AP Calculus BC AP Studio Art AP Biology AP Spanish Language AP Chemistry and Culture Eligibility for AP courses at Ben Lippen is not based solely on prior academic performance. Students with adequate prerequisite coursework and a desire to take an AP course are encouraged to rise to the challenge. Ben Lippen School additionally offers 32 honors courses. A full list of course descriptions is available at www.BenLippen.com.

Department ExamsTaken

Students who scored a 3, 4, or 5

SCAverage

Global Average

Math 68 75% 63% 66%

Science 39 46% 59% 56%

English 66 68% 57% 56%

History 47 55% 54% 51%

Foreign Language

4 75% 78% 90%

Total 219 63% 59% 59%

Upper School LeadershipChip Jones, Headmaster, Chip.Jones@BenLippen.com

Max Russell, Upper School Principal, Max.Russell@BenLippen.comTerry Stoker, College Guidance Counselor, Terry.Stoker@BenLippen.com

Steve Sark, Boarding Program Director, Steve.Sark@BenLippen.comScott Jones, Athletic Director, Scott.Jones@BenLippen.com