273 Mayo Drive, St. George, VA 22935 - 
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"Nestled against the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge School has 800 acres of fields, trails, hills, streams, lakes, and mountains to explore as students make their journey toward college and beyond. The school provides a college preparatory education for capable boys, grades 9-12, who are suited to a program that incorporates small classes, a faculty advisor program, and a predictable daily schedule designed to help students develop sound study habits and time management skills..."
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Blue Ridge School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1909 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 751 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 195 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 25% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 25% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1700 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 6 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 53% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | No | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $12 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $38,500 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $40,000 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 37% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,998 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Benjamin H. Douglass James H. Miller, III |
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Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Football | |
| Golf | Indoor Soccer | |
| Lacrosse | Mountain Biking | |
| Soccer | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Ultimate Frisbee | |
| Volleyball | Wrestling | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 13 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Art | Chess Club | |
| Choir | Christian Athletes | |
| Diversity Club | Drama | |
| Intramurals | Library Committee | |
| Outdoor Programs | Robotics Club | |
| Social Committee | Student Council | |
| Yearbook | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2008 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| James Madison University | 3 | |
| Hampden-Sydney College | 2 | |
| Lynchburg College | 2 | |
| University of Illinois | 2 | |
| University of Mississipi | 2 | |
| Virginia Polytechnic and State University | 2 | |
| Texas Christian University | 1 | |
| University of Notre Dame | 1 | |
| University Virginia | 1 | |
| William and Mary | 1 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Founded in 1909 as an Episcopal mission school, Blue Ridge reorganized as an independent boarding school and adopted its current focus in 1962. The school provides a college preparatory education for capable boys, grades 9-12, who are suited to a program that incorporates small classes, a faculty advisor program, and a predictable daily schedule designed to help students develop sound study habits and time management skills. Sufficient flexibility is built into the program to allow instructors to work with the students' strengths and needs. A state of the art learning center provides additional academic support as needed.
- Nestled against the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge School has 800 acres of fields, trails, hills, streams, lakes, and mountains to explore as students make their journey toward college and beyond.
- LD types supported: Mild learning differences
- School accreditations: TABS, VAIS, NAIS
- Profile last updated: 08/03/2011
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