Oak Hill Academy
- 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.
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Oak Hill Academy is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 323 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
| Definition of Terms | 2019 School Data | Oak Hill Academy | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 8-12 | 5-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1878 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 240 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 140 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 26% | 23% |
| % International Students | 12% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 100% | 67% |
| 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 | 13 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $4,050 | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $2.6 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $39,918 (Acceptance prior to 6/1 includes $750 discount.) | $57,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $30,150 |
| Tuition international students | $51,557 | $50,145 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Mrs. Katherine Giszack | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 8 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 20 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Broadcasting, Chess Club, Debate Club, Leadership program, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Yearbook Club, Youth Group Arts and Music Programs: Open Studio Art, Praise Band, Theatre Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Equestrian Club, Fishing Club, Hiking, Intramural Sports, Mountain Biking Club, Outdoor Running Club, Snow Ski Club, Swim Club, Trail Riding | |
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 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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
- Oak Hill Academy accreditations: Virginia Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools
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