2013-2014 Profile

CEEB Code 410-501

About Ben Lippen

Ben Lippen School is a Pre-K to 12th grade Christian school of more than 700 students offering challenging academics, a wide variety of co-curricular activities, and the spiritual and social training required to graduate Christian scholars. It is also a college and calling preparatory school that trains students for Gods call on their life in college and beyond. Founded in 1940, and originally located in Asheville, N.C., Ben Lippen is a Scottish phrase meaning Mountain of Trust. Ben Lippens high school (grades 9-12) has 330 students, including 81 boarding students from around the world and a senior class of 91. Small class sizes allow for a student/teacher ratio of 16:1. Ben Lippens high school faculty includes 25 fulltime and 3 part-time employees, 46 percent of whom hold or are pursuing advanced degrees. on to postsecondary education. Because of smaller class sizes, a report of each students rank would not be the best predictor of future academic success. Student rank is reported only on final transcripts for state scholarship consideration. The actual ranking of underclassmen is not included on the schools transcripts and reported to admissions offices only when specifically requested by colleges and universities.

Requirements for Graduation

Students may earn a diploma by successfully completing a minimum of 22 credits plus a Bible course for each year they are enrolled at Ben Lippen.* Students completing four years of study at the school will graduate with at least 26 credits. Any student transferring to Ben Lippen after the sophomore year must earn 26 credits, but only need Bible credits while attending Ben Lippen. Credits Bible* 4 Computer 1 Electives 2.5 English 4 Foreign Language 2 Physical Education/Health 1 Mathematics 4 Science (Lab Science) 3 Social Sciences 3 Fine Arts 1 Junior Seminar 0.5 Total 26 In addition, students are required to complete 30 hours of community service during senior year. This includes work with churches, as well as civic and private organizations in the Columbia area and around the world. Seniors are also required to successfully complete a senior paper.

Accreditation/Affiliations
Ben Lippen has been accredited by the AdvancED (formerly Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - SACS) since 1980 and by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) since 1996 and is affiliated with the South Carolina Independent School Association (SCISA).

Admission
Admission to Ben Lippen School is competitive and is based upon a students previous academic performance, pastoral and teacher recommendations, personal attributes, an admissions interview, and an entrance exam.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

A students cumulative grade point average is displayed on his or her transcript. This average is computed using the South Carolina Uniform Grading Policy (UGP). The CUM/UGP grade point average includes grades given in academic and elective courses at Ben Lippen, as well as transfer credits from other accredited schools. The transcript also lists the grade averages without weighting under AVG. Honors courses are weighted 0.5 and are indicated by an H. Advanced Placement courses are weighted 1.0 and are indicated by an AP/DC.

Number of Graduates Class of 2013 81 Top 25% National Averages 21

CR Avg 571 603 496

Math Avg 595 664 514

Writing Avg 516 616 488

1600 Scale Avg 1112 1266 1010

2400 Scale Avg 1628 1882 1498

Class Rank
Ben Lippen provides a strong academic environment with small class sizes. Typically, 100 percent of the senior class goes

Interscholastic Athletics
Baseball Softball Basketball Swimming Cheerleading Tennis Cross Country Track Football Volleyball Golf Wrestling Soccer

training, the Highlands Ability Battery assessment and results, college exploration and information, the Myers Briggs personality test, and information on how God has hard-wired them to find their unique life calling.

Anderson University Arizona State University Auburn University Azusa Pacific University Belmont Abbey College Belmont University Berry College Choir Student Government Binghamton University Drama Student-Led Clubs Boston College Fellowship of Christian Athletes Student Missions Fellowship Boston University Math Team Super Fans California College of Arts National Honor Society Yearbook Cedarville University Charleston Southern University Clemson University Clemson University- Bridge Coastal Carolina University College of Charleston Ben Lippen offers course work in ESL to help international Columbia International University students become proficient in the speaking, reading and Converse College writing of English. The ESL program includes four levels of Covenant College instruction, including a TOEFL prep class to prepare students Davidson College Duke University for college admission. Fashion Institute of Technology Florida State University Francis Marion University Furman University Gardner-Webb College Ben Lippen offers high school students the opportunity to George Mason University take college courses at Columbia International University at Georgia Institute of Technology no additional cost. A variety of courses are available, including, Gordon College but not limited to Introduction to Psychology, Historical Hamline University Indiana State University Perspectives in Culture, Graphic Design, Introduction to Indiana University- Bloomington Business, Research Literature, and Introduction to Philosophy. Johns Hopkins University Kent State University Lander University Lehigh University Liberty University Graduates 81 Loyola University Massachusetts College of Pharmacy Eligible for South Carolina State Scholarships 60 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Palmetto Scholars ($6,700 Per Year) 8 Mercer University Eligible for Life Scholarship ($5,000 Per Year) 33 Miami University- Oxford Eligible for Hope Scholarship ($2,650 Per Year) 11 Michigan State University Midlands Technical College Athletic Scholarships 3 Newberry College National Merit Finalist 1 New York University National Merit Scholarship 1 North Carolina State University North Greenville University National Merit Commended Student 2 Northeastern University- Pathways

Ben Lippen Alumni College Acceptances

Ohio University Ohio State University Oregon State University Parsons The New School for Design Pennsylvania St. Univ.- Harrisburg Pennsylvania St. Univ.- Univ. Park Pennsylvania St. Univ.- York Presbyterian College Purdue University Rutgers University Samford University San Francisco State University Savannah College of Art & Design SUNY- Albany SUNY- Binghamton Susquehanna University Syracuse University Taylor University The Citadel The Art Institute of Boston The Juilliard School The Kings College The Masters College Trevecca Nazarene University Tri-County Technical College Tulane University University of Alabama University of California- Davis University of California- Irvine University of California- LA University of California- San Diego University of Chicago University of Delaware University of Illinois- Urbana University of Indiana- Bloomington University of Maryland- Coll. Park University of Richmond University of San Francisco University of South Carolina University of S. Carolina- Honors Univeristy of S. Carolina- Beaufort University of Tennessee University of Washington- Seattle University of Wisconsin- Madison Virginia Polytechnic Institute Wake Forest University Washington University in St. Louis Wheaton College Winthrop University Wofford College

Student Activities

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Dual Enrollment

Class of 2013 Stats

National Achievement Finalist

The total amount of renewable scholarships earned by June 2013 amounted to $3.5 million.

Schools in Bold Indicate Attendance from Class of 2013

Junior Seminar
All juniors are required to take a one-semester class highlighting Ben Lippens calling preparatory philosophy. During this class, juniors are given important PSAT/SAT/ACT

High School Leadership Team

Chip Jones, Headmaster Emery Nickerson, High School Principal Linda Dixon, Guidance Director Eric Needham, Boarding Program Director Ben Porter, Athletic Director

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7401 Monticello Road | Columbia, SC 29203 | (803) 807-4000 Main Office | Fax (803) 744-1387