Christ School is a college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church. Our mission is to produce educated men of good character, prepared for both scholastic achievement in college and productive citizenship in adult society.
AP Art History, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science: Principles, AP Economics, AP English Language, AP English LIterature, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP U.S. Government and Politics, AP U.S. History, AP World History
Judiciary Committee, Library Club, Merit Program, National Honor Society, Prefects, Public Speaking, Senior Leaders, Student Honor Council, Student Tutors, Triple Threat Club, Yearbook, Young Life
Club or Organization: Art and Literary Magazine, Big Brother Program, Blue Key (admission guides), Boy Scouts of America, Community Service Club, Korean Culture Club, Meant to be RED newspaper, Physics Club, School Senate, Senior Peer Leaders, Sesquipedalians, Soccer Academy, Student Admissions Representatives (STARS), The Struan (Literary and Arts Magazine), Toastmasters, Writing Lab
Christ School, an all-boys college preparatory school affiliated with the Episcopal Church, is known for educating boys through its four pillars:
Academic Rigor
Leadership
Spirituality
The Dignity of Manual Labor
Our hallmarks include small classes, AP and honors courses in all subjects, extensive extracurricular opportunities, and an outstanding faculty.
The nationally recognized Outdoor Program utilizes our 500-acre campus and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
The athletic program features 19 teams in 11 sports, assuring places for all boys.
Graduates attend leading national colleges and universities.
Affiliated with the Episcopal Church, we serve boys of all faiths.
Christ School accreditations: The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS),Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS) & Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Charles Wright '53 - Poet Laureate of the United States (2014-15)
Christ School's tuition is approximately $61,290 for boarding students and $32,155 for day students.
What is the acceptance rate of Christ School?
The acceptance rate of Christ School is 70%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
Who are famous alumni from Christ School?
Christ School famous alumni include: Charles Wright '53.
What sports does Christ School offer?
Christ School offers 21 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Cycling, Football, Golf, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Rock Climbing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field and Winter Track. Christ School is ranked as one of the top boarding schools for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Christ School?
The application deadline for Christ School is Dec. 15 / Feb. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 / Feb. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
I think that one of the most unique aspects of Christ School is the morning job program. Many boarding schools have students take care of the light cleaning in their respective dormitories once a week. . .
Want a change of pace? Fristrated and overwhelmed by your present teaching position? How about teaching in a boarding school? We answer some of your questions here.
Your child is gifted. Congratulations! It's an awesome responsibility to parent a gifted child. So, what about high school? Check out boarding schools. They offer a rich array of resources and experience for teaching gifted children.
