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Virginia Episcopal School
400 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 434-385-3607

"Virginia Episcopal School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory boarding and day school for young men and women in grades 9-12. Founded in 1916, VES is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Lynchburg, Virginia. Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field or on the stage, VES students thrive in our supportive atmosphere. Small classes and energizing teachers provide an exciting and interactive environment, and the quality of instruction prepares students to excel in college..."
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1916 1900
Campus Size 160 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 210 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 18%
Percent International Students 16% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 63% 70%
Average SAT Score 1680 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1410 - 1830 -
Average ACT score 28 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Bi-Monthly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 10 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:5 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 17 14
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 46% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $16 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $35,500 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $17,950 $22,560
Tuition 5 day boarding $26,700 $29,750
Percent Students on Financial Aid 21% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 50% -
Acceptance Rate 65% 60%
Director of Admissions Kate Saunders
Associate Director of Admissions Margaret Lyle Jones
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 17 14


AP US HistoryAP Studio Art
AP StatisticsAP Music Theory
AP LiteratureAP Language
AP GovermentAP Enviromental Science
AP Computer ScienceAP Composition
AP ChemisrtyAP Calculus BC
AP Calculus ABAP Biology
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 15 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFencing
Field HockeyFootball
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
VolleyballWinter Track
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 21 23
 
 
AesthesisChess
ChessComputer Club
DiversityDrama
EnvironmentalFellowship of Christian Athletes
FishingMathletes
NewspaperNorth Carolina
P.E.PPhysics
PratfallSpanish
Stock MarketStudents Activities
Video ProductionsWriter's Shop
Young Life 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2005-2008
North Carolina State University
15
Hampden-Sydney College
13
University of Virginia
12
Universtiy of South Carolina
11
University of North Carolina @ Chapel Hill
10
Virginia Tech
10
University of North Carolina @ Wilmington
9
University of the South
9
James Madison University
8
University of Alabama
6
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • On a beautiful 160-acre campus, the Virginia Episcopal School provides an atmosphere where average to exceptional students can thrive. Small classes and energizing teachers create an exciting and interactive environment. Students are encouraged to participate and are challenged at all levels. Whether in the classroom, on the athletic field, or the stage, each VES student achieves new levels of personal success! The state-of-the-art science and computer center; the 30,000-square foot fieldhouse; and the 2500-square foot, tri-level fitness center are just a few of the facilities available.
  • School accreditations: NAIS; NAES; TABS; VAIS
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Stewart Roddey '82 - sroddey@investdavenport.com
    • Johnny Alford ’79 - jalfordjr@caskiefrost.com
    • Stan Archibald ’73 - staniii@archibaldbrokers.com
    • Dill Battle ’84 - hdbattle@spilmanlaw.com
    • Nick Costas ’79 - nccostas@BBandTCM.com
    • Travis Eckley ’00 - teckley@gmail.com
    • Neil Hammerstrom ’73 - Neil.hammerstrom@usdoj.gov
    • Theo Highsmith ’96 - theohighsmith@ysuhomes.com
    • Andrew Wagoner ‘96 - Andrew.wagoner@gmail.com
    • Bill Overman ‘82 - boverman@gvaadvantis.com
  • Profile last updated: 02/12/2009
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