241 Woodberry Station, Woodberry Forest, VA 22989 - 
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Woodberry Forest School is a highly selective independent boarding school for boys in grades 9-12. Centered around a 100-year-old, student-run honor system, a Woodberry education emphasizes intellectual thoroughness and moral integrity. The campus includes state-of-the-art facilities and technology for academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors.
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Woodberry Forest
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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 | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1889 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 1200 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 405 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 10% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 11% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 100% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1843 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1630 - 1960 | - |
| Average ACT score | 25 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 11 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 53% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $250 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $44,800 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 39% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $29,273 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 66% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | J. Harrison Stuart '98 | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Jason M. Slade '90 | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Football | |
| Golf | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Squash | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Winter Track | |
| Wrestling | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 25 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Bicycling Club | Book Club | |
| Boy Scouts | Cheerleading | |
| Choir | Computer Club | |
| Debate | Dramatics | |
| Fellowship of Christians in Universities and Schools | Fir Tree (Yearbook) | |
| International Relations Club | Math Team | |
| Minority Caucus | Model UN | |
| Outing Club | Rapidan Program | |
| Rod and Gun Club | Student Council | |
| Student Newspaper | The Academic Team | |
| The Dozen | The Mentor Program | |
| The Talon (lit mag) | Woodberry Ambassadors | |
| Woodberry Christian Fellowship | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 30 | |
| University of Virginia | 24 | |
| Wofford College | 21 | |
| North Carolina State University | 19 | |
| Washington and Lee University | 15 | |
| College of William and Mary | 14 | |
| Wake Forest University | 11 | |
| University of South Carolina | 10 | |
| Sewanee: The University of the South | 9 | |
| University of Georgia | 9 | |
School Notes:
- School accreditations: Accredited by Southern Assoication of Colleges and Schools and Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Member College Board, NACAC, and NAIS
- Profile last updated: 09/16/2011
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