Class of 2025 Achievements at a Glance
Academic Excellence
- 1253 average SAT score (national avg. is 1024)
- 25.6 average ACT score (national avg. is 19.4)
- 90% AP exam pass rate
- 3.6 average AP exam score (out of 5)
- 20% earned AP Scholar distinctions
- 5 AP Capstone Certificates or Diplomas
- 3 National Merit Finalists
College Admissions Success
- 86% admitted to at least one of their three top college choices
- 67% admitted to first-choice college
- 32% (and 47% of Academy graduates) admitted to colleges with selectivity rates below 25%
Overall Class Profile & Outcomes
- 545 total graduates (109 in the Academy)
- Accepted to 460 colleges and universities worldwide
- 7% entered professional careers directly after graduation
Where Our Graduates Go Next
| Appalachian State University | Arizona State University | Auburn University |
| Babson College | Barry University | Baylor University |
| Belmont University | Bentley University | Berklee College of Music |
| Boston College | Boston University | Brown University |
| Cal Poly | California State University-Long Beach | Carnegie Mellon University |
| Chapman University | College of Charleston | Colorado State University |
Click here to view the list of all 4-year domestic and international institutions to which Laurel Springs’ students enrolled from 2022 through 2025.
Supporting High-Performing Student Athletes
Laurel Springs helps student athletes balance rigorous academics with demanding training, travel, and competition schedules through flexible, self-paced learning and NCAA-approved coursework.
40%
of 2025 graduates were student athletes
82%
were admitted to their first-choice college
42%
attended NCAA Division I schools
38%
attended colleges with selectivity rates lower than 25%
Alumni Success Stories
“It’s been my dream for a while to play tennis at IU. When I was a freshman, I made this goal that I wanted to play Division I. As I went on, I got better and better. Signing just felt amazing. IU is the perfect school for me.”
Andrew Meier, Class of 2022
NCAA Division I Athlete | Indiana University, Undergraduate Student
“Laurel Springs has really given me the freedom and opportunity to dance much more while still maintaining the education I’ve always wanted. The teachers, counselors, and staff have always been supportive in helping me navigate and manage my academic life.”
Madison Yueng
Class of 2021
“Laurel Springs School is helping me mature in so many ways. This school let me choose the subjects I cared most about enrolling in and provided me with opportunities to make future plans for my college studies and career. It will serve as a strong stepping stone for me to adapt to a bigger, more competitive world faster than others.”
Gee Hoon Kim
South Korea, Class of 2025
“Stanford University was my ultimate goal in terms of academics and the game of golf. I’m excited to meet my teammates on the golf team and other ambitious students at Stanford.”
Ethan Gao, The Academy at Laurel Springs, Class of 2023
NCAA Division I Athlete | Signed to Stanford University
“The Academy at Laurel Springs allowed me to maintain a strong education and take additional college courses while training as a figure skater. I would not have been able to achieve what I did without Laurel Springs.”
Matej Silecky
Class of 2011
What Counselors Say About Laurel Springs Students
Mikayla Anderson
LSS College Athletic Counselor
Mikayla Anderson
“Student-athletes with the ambition to compete at the highest levels thrive at Laurel Springs School because our program is intentionally designed to balance elite athletic training with academic success. What makes our school unique is our Division I-style support model, where each student-athlete works with both a college counselor and an athletic counselor who collaborate to guide the recruiting process, maintain NCAA eligibility, and help students achieve their academic and athletic goals. I love working with student-athletes by sharing my firsthand experience with college recruiting, scholarships, and Division I athletics, and there’s nothing more rewarding than helping them turn their aspirations into reality.”
– Mikayla Anderson, LSS College Athletic Counselor
Dasha Bindler
LSS Academy Counselor
Dasha Bindler
“I love that our students are from all over the world. I’ve lived in many places myself and can definitely relate to the different nationalities or states or even cities. I also love that I am instrumental in teaching my students important life skills, like how to organize themselves, how to stay motivated and disciplined, how to communicate with adults, how to ask for help, and so many more. Our students are getting a jump on this and will be well-prepared when they start college and their life beyond.”
– Dasha Bindler, LSS Academy Counselor
Lauren Kissinger
LSS Academy Counselor
Lauren Kissinger
“Students that want to be in the driver seat of their education thrive at Laurel Springs. One of the things I appreciate most about working with Laurel Springs students is the opportunity it provides me to work with students with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Being a virtual school does not limit opportunities for engagement – if anything, it encourages me to be even more intentional about building strong relationships with my students.”
– Lauren Kissinger, LSS College Counselor
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At Laurel Springs, our students learn in a way that supports their goals, interests, and schedule.
