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Woodberry Forest School
241 Woodberry Station, Woodberry Forest, VA 22989 - View a map of this school Map tel: 888-798-9371
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"As an academic institution, Woodberry ranks among the top independent schools in the country. Our faculty is outstanding; our facilities are impressive; our campus is a place of profound beauty. Yet this is just one of many places where motivated students can find first-rate schooling. What sets Woodberry apart is its residential community, a campus intentionally focused on supporting young men in the development of character as well as intellect..."


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Listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 233 schools) for:
  Boarding Focus - High percentage of boarding students
  Student Attention - Low teacher:student ratio
  School Resources - Large financial endowment

Definition of Terms
Woodberry Forest School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 8-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denom. / Christian Non-denominational
Year Founded 1889 1899
Campus Size 1200 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 400 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 16% 16%
Percent International Students 5% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 72%
Average SAT Score 1814 *National Avg. » View
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Weekly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Formal
Average Class Size 10 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4.6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 21 13
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 55% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $250 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $36,200 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 35% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 23,600 $ 16,199
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 66% -
Acceptance Rate 50% 60%
Director of Admissions Joseph G. Coleman
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldWinter Track
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 38 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Baseball Card Collector's ClubBicycling Club
Book ClubBoy Scouts
Chapel CouncilCheerleading
ChoirComputer Club
Conservative ClubDebate
DramaticsFellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools
Fir Tree (Yearbook)Hop and Lounge Committee
International Relations ClubLaw Club
Liberal ClubMath Team
Minority CaucusModel UN
Outing ClubRapidan Program
Rod and Gun ClubScuba Club
Spanish ClubStock Club
Student CouncilStudent Newspaper
Terra Interest SocietyThe Academic Team
The Algonquin SocietyThe Dozen
The Mentor ProgramThe Talon (lit mag)
W-ClubWood and Machine Shops
Woodberry Christian FellowshipWoodberry Forest Playbill
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2003-2006 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
36
University of Virginia
27
University of the South
22
North Carolina State University
19
College of William & Mary
17
Woffard College
15
Hampden-Sydney College
12
Washington and Lee University
11
College of Charleston
10
Wake Forest University
10
School Notes:
  • As an academic institution, Woodberry ranks among the top independent schools in the country. Our faculty is outstanding; our facilities are impressive; our campus is a place of profound beauty. Yet this is just one of many places where motivated students can find first-rate schooling. What sets Woodberry apart is its residential community, a campus intentionally focused on supporting young men in the development of character as well as intellect.
  • School accreditations: VAIS
  • Profile last updated: 01/18/2008
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