51Âþ»­

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Guiding Principles

51Âþ»­ educates students for college and for life by encouraging them to become intellectually curious, academically accomplished and creatively expressive. The program fosters intercultural understanding and world citizenship, environmental stewardship, the value of physical labor, and service to humanity with a willing spirit.

Academic Excellence

51Âþ»­ is an IB World School committed to rigorous, student-centered learning. Our hands-on approach to the International Baccalaureate develops independent thinkers who are guided by skilled teachers and prepared to excel at universities around the world.

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World Citizenship

Founded in 1948 with a deeply international vision, 51Âþ»­ has always believed that education doesn't stop at the border. Students graduate as ethical, globally aware individuals — skilled in community building, appreciative of cultural difference, and ready to participate fully in the world.

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Environmental Stewardship

The verde in 51Âþ»­ is intentional. Students and faculty work together to reduce waste, grow food, and conduct real environmental research that informs how the school operates. The campus garden is organic, student-farmed, and a direct food source for the dining hall.

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Service to Others

Hamilton Warren founded 51Âþ»­ to teach "the great responsibility for your fellow man." Today students log thousands of hours supporting communities from Arizona to Mexico to Malawi — not as a requirement, but as a way of life.

A student and a child working together on a building project

The Value of Physical Labor

Many parts of this campus were built by students. Through the Work Jobs program, students complete daily chores alongside faculty, and each summer alumni return to build, repair, and improve. Ownership of a place changes how you inhabit it.

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51Âþ»­ is an International Baccalaureate boarding and day high school for students in grades 9-12.