- 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016 School Data |
Oak Hill Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1878 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 300 acres | 110 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 145 students | 298 students |
| % Students of Color | 32%
|
20%
|
| % International Students | 19%
|
20%
|
| % Students Boarding | 98%
|
68%
|
| 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 | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (khaki pants, oxford and polo type shirts) |
Casual |
| Average Class Size | 10 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:10 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 16 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80%
|
70%
|
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $2 million | $16 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) |
$28,990 (Acceptance prior to 6/1 includes $500 discount.) |
$51,700 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) |
$20,900 (plus applicable personal expenses) |
$28,500 |
| Tuition international students | $37,600 | $47,000 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30%
|
35%
|
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 88%
|
57%
|
| Director of Admissions | Mr. Michael Rodgers | |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 5 | 16 |
| Courses | Dual/College Credit Calculus, Dual/College Credit English, Dual/College Credit History, Dual/College Credit Keyboarding, Dual/College Credit Physics, Dual/College Credit Statistics | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 7 | 14 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 9 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | "Planting Seeds" program with local elementary school, Art Club, Choir, Frisbee Golf, Horseback Riding, Lamb's Table, Leadership program, National Honor Society, Youth Group, Pep Club, Science Club, Book Club, Spanish Club, String Band, Swim Club, Hiking | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2012 - 2013 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Appalachian State University | 2 | |
| Emory and Henry College | 2 | |
| George Mason University | 2 | |
| James Madison University | 2 | |
| Michigan State University | 2 | |
| Radford University | 2 | |
| Roanoke College | 2 | |
| University of Kentucky | 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
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