Blue Ridge School
"Nestled against the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge School has 750 acres of fields, trails, hills, streams, lakes and mountains to explore as students make their journey toward college and beyond.
The school provides a college preparatory education for capable boys, grades 9-12, who are suited to a program that incorporates small classes, a faculty advisor program, and a predictable daily schedule designed to help students develop sound study habits and time management skills.".
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: (Boarding) 9-12
- Students: 170 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $59,000
- Acceptance rate: 49%
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 8 / rolling
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Description
Over all, Blue Ridge School is a fantastic place for those who love the out doors. Not only is the Outdoor Program #1 in the country, but the campus is located on 400 acres of. . .
Blue Ridge is a one of a kind boarding school. This gem is hidden back at the feet of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The campus is one of the most beautiful that I have ever. . .
In my family nearly every male for the past eight generations has attended a boarding school. My father went to Woodberry Forest, his father went to Episcopal HS in Alexandria, and his father went. . .
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Top Rankings
Blue Ridge School ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 308 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
9-12
9-12
Year Founded
1909
1907
Campus Size
751 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
170 students
300 students
% Students of Color
40%
25%
% International Students
25%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Monthly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
53%
70%
Summer Program Offered
No
Yes
Tuition Cost
Endowment Size
$21 million
$25 million
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$59,000
$59,900
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$32,995
Tuition international students
$59,000
$54,500
% Students on Financial Aid
40%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$27,500
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Application Deadline
Feb. 8 / rolling
Jan. 15
Acceptance Rate
49%
58%
Director of Admissions
James H. Miller, III
Associate Director of Admissions
Krystle Gee
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
21
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
8
23
Extracurriculars
Chess Club, International Affairs Group, Japanimation Club
Club or Organization:
Music Technology, Publications, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Jazz Band
Club or Organization:
Music Technology, Publications, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Club, Jazz Band
College Matriculation
Year: 2007 - 2014
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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5
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5
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4
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4
University of Illinois
3
University of Mississipi
3
Virginia Polytechnic and State University
2
Texas Christian University
1
University of Notre Dame
1
William and Mary
1
School Notes
- Founded in 1909 as an Episcopal mission school, Blue Ridge reorganized as an independent boarding school and adopted its current focus on all boys in 1962. The school provides a college preparatory education for boys, grades 9-12, who are suited to a program that incorporates small classes, a faculty advisor program, and a predictable daily schedule designed to help students develop sound study habits and time management skills. Sufficient flexibility is built into the program to allow instructors to work with the students' strengths and needs. A state-of-the-art learning center provides additional academic support as needed. Nestled against the eastern slope of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blue Ridge School has 750 acres of fields, trails, hills, streams, lakes and mountains to explore as students make their journey toward college and beyond.
- LD types supported: Mild learning differences
- Blue Ridge School accreditations: TABS, VAIS, NAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mamadi Diakite '15 - 2021 NBA Champion with the Milwaukee Bucks.
Profile last updated: 04/22/2022
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