49 Seahorse Lane, Christchurch, VA 23031 - 
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tel: 804-758-2306
GREAT JOURNEYS BEGIN AT THE RIVER! Our 125-acre boarding school campus is located on the Rappahannock River and the Chesapeake Bay, and we take full advantage of all the river and bay offer for RECREATION, RESEARCH, MARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND STEWARDSHIP. Students flourish in our friendly, attentive 24/7 community and benefit from our superb academics, learning skills program, residential and life skills programs, hands-on and differentiated instruction, supervised evening study, daily extra help with teachers, and the thrill of winning teams including rowing and sailing. Our excellent college counseling program is highly individualized and 100% of our graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities. Our core values - kindness, curiosity, acceptance, integrity, respect and self-confidence are at the heart of all we do. Christchurch was established in 1921 by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, and we count two Pulitzer Prize winners among our graduates. GREAT JOURNEYS BEGIN AT CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL!
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Christchurch School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| 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 |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1921 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 125 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 225 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 11% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 19% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 54% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1629 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1480 - 1790 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 10 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 67% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $2 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $43,900 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $18,700 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 38% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $27,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Lawrence J. Jensen | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Robin Schroeder | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 10 | 14 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| English 11 Honors | English 12 Honors | |
| Honors Calculus AB | Honors College Biology | |
| Honors Environmental Science | Honors History Seminar | |
| Honors Integrated Science III: Physics, Chemistry, Biology | Honors Modern World History | |
| Honors Spanish V | Honors US History and Government | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Crew | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Lacrosse | Sailing | |
| Soccer | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 11 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Key Club | Literary Magazine | |
| Living Campus | Model United Nations | |
| Music Ministries | National Honor Society | |
| River Immersion | Student Ambassadors | |
| Student Government Association | Video Directors Club | |
| Yearkbook Staff | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2007-2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Hampden-Sydney College | 10 | |
| James Madison University | 10 | |
| University of Mary Washington | 9 | |
| Syracuse University | 8 | |
| Virginia Tech | 8 | |
| Roanoke College | 7 | |
| College of William and Mary | 4 | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 4 | |
| University of Richmond | 3 | |
| University of Virginia | 3 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- In the small, welcoming atmosphere, students feel comfortable enough to develop both existing and new strengths. Our waterfront location offer unique, one-of-a-kind opportunities. We are in the forefront of educating students for the 21st century! Our curriculum is skill-based rather than content-driven. It is thoughtfully integrated with our location on the Rappahannock River and in the Chesapeake Bay watershed to provide our students with unparalleled opportunity to be meaningfully engaged in lifelong learning and critical, hands-on application of concepts. At Christchurch School, we offer students and their families something different - a dynamic, place-based, inquiry-based,experiential college prep education. The school offers strong Honors level courses and the Learning Skills Program, daily extra-help, and supervised evening study offer a safety net that is second-to-none. Parents are well and consistently informed. The superb faculty is attentive and very hands-on.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- School accreditations: VAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bill Easterly - Nobel Laureate, Dean, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Penn State; lead author, United Nations climate change report
- William Styron - Pulitzer Prize Winner
- Lewis B. Puller, Jr. - Pulitzer Prize Winner
- Crombie Garrett - Deputy Chief Clerk of the U.S. Supreme Court
- Vincent Canby - Chief Film Critic, New York Times
- Bill Broaddus - Former Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia
- John Craine, Jr. - President, SUNY Maritime College
- Malcolm Campbell - Publisher, SPIN Magazine
- Henry Fawell - Press Secretary, MD Governor Robert Ehrlich
- Andrew Rice - Oklahoma State Senator
- Profile last updated: 01/11/2012
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