Christchurch School
- LOCATED ON THE SCENIC RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER, an hour east of Richmond, Virginia. Christchurch School is an Episcopal boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12. Our average enrollment is 200, with 70% boarding and 30% day.
- CHRISTCHURCH IS THE PLACE for students who aren't challenged by or satisfied with a one-size-fits-all education, and families who believe that learning should mean more than just taking a test.
- CHRISTCHURCH PROVIDES A CHALLENGING, YET NURTURING, ENVIRONMENT in which students are encouraged to explore their current interests and their future potential. Christchurch helps students clarify what they want and where they want to go, and then helps them develop the skills and formulate the plan that will get them there.
- STUDENTS DISCOVER SKILLS, APTITUDES, AND TALENTS they didn't know they had. They come to realize and understand their own intrinsic value, and the tremendous value they bring to their school, to the community, and to the world.
- THE ULTIMATE PAYOFF from a Christchurch education is more than just earning a diploma or being accepted into the right college.
- CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL IS THE PLACE and the experience where your best possible future begins. Set YOUR course at the river.
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- Radford University Our focus is revolved around the health of the Chesapeake Bay especially the Rappahannock River. We have a Cans for Oyster drive where we plant oyster seeds in the mouth of the river to clean. . .
- Wesley Theological Seminary I attended Christchurch School (CCS) from 1973 - 1976. I was one of the first African American students to attend and the seventh black to graduate from the school. I graduated with the distinct honor. . .
- Ohio Wesleyan University Christchurch helps all of their students truly find out "who they are" and what their strengths are. As a college and life preparatory environment, Christchurch succeeds in every way preparing their family of students to. . .
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- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Christchurch School | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1921 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 125 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 206 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 20% | 21% |
| % International Students | 31% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 70% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | 1180 | * National Avg. »View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Casual neat, no jeans, collared shirt) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 21 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 81% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $4 million | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,600 (Personal laptop required) | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $20,400 (Personal laptop required) | $30,550 |
| Tuition international students | $8,000 | $48,850 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 53% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $27,380 (Need-based financial aid grants) | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Billy Burlee | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Kelly Espy-Page | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 21 | 17 |
| Courses | Honors Biology, Honors Calculus I, Honors Calculus II, Honors Chemistry, Honors Chinese III, Honors Chinese IV, Honors Computer Science, Honors Early American History, Honors English 10, Honors English 11, Honors English 12, Honors English 9, Honors History Seminar, Honors Integrated Science 10, Honors Integrated Science 11, Honors Integrated Science 9, Honors Modern World History, Honors Physics, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Spanish Seminar, Honors Spanish V, Honors US History and Government | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 10 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 7 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Drama Club, Music, National Honor Society, Student Government, Sustainability Club, Yearbook Recreational Athletic Programs: River and Outdoo | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2007 - 2010 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| 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
- Many students begin high school with a self-understanding that's very narrow - "I'm a lacrosse player," "I'm a good student," or sometimes, "I just don't fit in." At Christchurch, we help students realize their potential isn't limited to just one box. The Christchurch hallmark isn't our unique curriculm, our many sports championships, or our beautiful campus. It's the graduate who leaves Christchurch a larger person than when he or she came in, a graduate who can do well academically, professionally, and socially at any college, in any profession, or at any place int he world. That's the real goal of a Christchurch education. -- Jeb Byers, Headmaster, Christchurch School
- LD types supported: Executive Function Deficit, ADHD/Language-based Learning Differences, Mild Dyslexia
- Christchurch School accreditations: VAIS, TABS, NAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Bill Easterling - 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
- Malcolm Campbell - Former Publisher, SPIN Magazine
- Vincent Canby - Chief Film Critic, New York Times
- Bill Broaddus - Former Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia
- John Craine, Jr. - President, SUNY Maritime College
- Alec Faulkner - Player, Valentine FC (pro soccer)
- Devin Robinson - Player, Washington Wizards (NBA)
- Pat Young - Player, Charlotte Hounds (pro lacrosse)
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