2635 Oak Hill Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 - 
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Oak Hill Academy is a coeducational, boarding day/school committed to excellence in education and adolescent development. The mission of Oak Hill Academy is to provide a safe, secure, nurturing environment for students needing a change in school, peer, community, or family relationships. Oak Hill provides a structured college-preparatory program. Our curriculum challenges the brightest student and encourages those who are unmotivated, underachieving, or experiencing difficulties in their school setting.
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Oak Hill Academy
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1878 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 300 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 130 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 33% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 17% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 98% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | n/a | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Bi-Weekly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 4 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 82% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $1 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $28,700 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $9,100 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $35,600 | $40,100 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 33% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Mr. Michael Rodgers | |
AP / Advanced Courses: |
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| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 4 | 13 |
AP/Advanced Courses
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| Dual/College Credit Calculus | Dual/College Credit English | |
| Dual/College Credit History | Dual/College Credit Keyboarding | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 6 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cheering | Soccer | |
| Tennis | Volleyball | |
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| "Planting Seeds" program with local elementary school | Art Club | |
| Choir, Pep Band, Drama | Horseback Riding, Flag Football, Paintball, Snow Skiing, Weightlifting, Yoga, Canoeing | |
| Leadership program, National Honor Society, Youth Group, Pep Club, Science Club, Book Club, Spanish Club | String Band | |
| Swim Club, Hiking | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2008-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Radford University | 4 | |
| University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | 4 | |
| Indiana University | 3 | |
| University of Kentucky | 3 | |
| Appalachian State University | 2 | |
| East Carolina University | 2 | |
| George Mason University | 2 | |
| Michigan State University | 2 | |
| University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 2 | |
| Virginia Tech | 2 | |
School Notes:
- Each year 95% plus of the graduating class of Oak Hill Academy is accepted to a college or university upon graduation. In partnership with Wytheville Community College, the Academy offers dual credit college classes in English, calculus, history, and keyboarding and computer applications. The school also offers Honors classes in the subject areas of English, Spanish, mathematics, science, and social studies.
- LD types supported: Attention Deficit Disorder, Mild Learning Differences
- School accreditations: Virginia Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools
- Profile last updated: 09/22/2011
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