| The Linsly School | |
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| Location | |
| 60 Knox Lane, Wheeling, WV Wheeling, West Virginia, United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private College Preparatory |
| Motto | Forward and No Retreat |
| Established | 1814 |
| Founder | Noah Linsly |
| President | Reno DiOrio |
| Headmaster | Chad Barnett |
| Grades | 5-12 |
| Number of students | Approx. 430 |
| Color(s) | Orange and Black |
| Nickname | The Cadets |
| Rival | Wheeling Central Catholic |
| Publication | Linsly Today |
| Newspaper | The Linsly Line |
| Website | [1] |
The Linsly School, formerly known as the Linsly Military Institute, is a boarding and day school located in Wheeling, West Virginia. It was founded in 1814 by Noah Linsly and chartered by the State of Virginia in the same year The school is the oldest preparatory school west of the Alleghenies. It was originally known as the Lancastrian Academy.
In 1861, the school adopted the dress and discipline of an all-boys military school. In 1978 the board of trustees voted to change the military structure and adopt the philosophy of a traditional boys preparatory school.
In 1988, Linsly became a co-ed school.[1]
In 2007, Linsly ranges from 5th to 12th grade with a student body of about 420. Linsly boasts a 100% college acceptance rate for its graduating seniors . In the 2010-2011 school year the Linsly School has about 430 students in grades 5-12.
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