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Oak Hill Academy
2635 Oak Hill Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 276-579-2619

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's curriculum challenges the brightest student and encourages those who are unmotivated, underachieving, or experiencing difficulties in their school setting.

Definition of Terms
Overview:
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
Religious Affiliation Baptist Non-denominational
Year Founded 1878 1900
Campus Size 300 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 140 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 26% 18%
Percent International Students 18% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 97% 70%
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 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 4 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 68% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $1 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $25,800 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $9,100 $22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid 31% 31%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 85% 60%
Director of Admissions Mrs. Maureen Curran
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 4 14


Dual or College Credit classe are offered in English math
history and comupter applications
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 7 13


BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
SoccerTennis
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 3 23
 
 
Choir, Pep Band, DramaHorseback Riding, Flag Football, Paintball, Snow Skiing, Weightlifting, Yoga, Canoeing
Leadership program, National Honor Society, Youth Group, Pep Club, Science Club, Book Club, Spanish Club 
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2006-2009
East Carolina University
3
Indiana University
3
Radford University
3
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
3
Appalachian State University
2
Michigan State University
2
University of Kentucky
2
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2
Virginia Tech
2
George Mason University
1
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. Another very unique feature of the curriculum is the Microsoft IT Academy. These classes allow students to take Microsoft Certification Tests in their particular areas of study.
  • School accreditations: Virginia Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools
  • Profile last updated: 11/09/2009
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