Oak Hill Academy
Oak Hill Academy is a coeducational, 100% boarding school committed to excellence in education and adolescent development.
The mission of Oak Hill Academy is to inspire academic success, cultivate personal growth, and personify a healthy community while fostering relationships among students, families, and our school. We are a coeducational school that provides a college preparatory education in a small, structured, and nurturing environment.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: (Boarding) 8-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $36,974
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 9 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Oak Hill Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
School Overview
School Focus
College Preparatory
College Preparatory
Grades Offered (Boarding)
8-12
9-12
School Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
Year Founded
1878
1907
Campus Size
240 acres
126 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
140 students
300 students
% Students of Color
32%
26%
% International Students
15%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
No
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
Yes
No
Frequency of Saturday Classes
Bi-Monthly
Weekly
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
20
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
83%
70%
Summer Program Details
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$36,974
$61,200
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$34,900
Tuition international students
$53,848
$54,500
Summer Program Cost
$4,000
% Students on Financial Aid
42%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
(Varies )
(Varies )
$25,000
Merit Scholarships Offered
No
No
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
70%
58%
Director of Admissions
Mrs. Katherine Giszack
AP / Advanced Courses
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
20
17
Courses
AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Computer Science A , AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, AP Studio Art , College English 111, College English 112, College Pre-Calculus, College Psychology, College Statistics, College U.S. History, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors Spanish 3, Honors Spanish 4, Honors Spanish 5, Honors Survey of World Religions , Honors World Cultures
Sports
# Interscholastic Sports Offered
16
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurricular Organizations
26
23
Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Astronomy Club, Boy Scouts, Cheer Team, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Leadership program, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Yearbook Club, Youth Group
Arts and Music Programs:
Broadcasting, Equestrian Club, Music Ensemble, Open Studio Art, Theatre Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fishing Club, Hiking, Intramural Sports, Mountain Biking Club, Outdoor Running Club, Snow Ski Club, Swim Club, Trail Riding, Yoga Club
Astronomy Club, Boy Scouts, Cheer Team, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Debate Club, Leadership program, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Yearbook Club, Youth Group
Arts and Music Programs:
Broadcasting, Equestrian Club, Music Ensemble, Open Studio Art, Theatre Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Fishing Club, Hiking, Intramural Sports, Mountain Biking Club, Outdoor Running Club, Snow Ski Club, Swim Club, Trail Riding, Yoga Club
College Matriculation
Year: 2016 - 2019
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
East Carolina University
10
Virginia Tech
10
The UC System
9
University of Miami
6
Penn State University
5
The Savannah College of Art and Design
5
Indiana University
2
University of Kentucky
2
University of Kentucky
2
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
2
School Notes
- Oak Hill Academy emphasizes learning through a relational environment where students are well-known and well-cared for individually. OHA provides a positive and welcoming community while challenging students to grow and thrive, socially and academically.
- Oak Hill works with our students individually to guide them throughout the college application process and beyond. The class of 2020 garnered over $6.7 million of merit-based college scholarships.
- The Academy also offers a host of articulation agreements with colleges and universities to provide our graduates with additional options for college acceptances and scholarships.
- The Academy offers dual credit college classes, AP and Honors classes as well as a range of academic support and strudy skills courses.
- The Oak Hill Academy Learning Specialist works to ensure each student is being appropriately challenged and supported academically.
- The Residential Life staff professionals manage daily life and activities outside of the classroom; these are the adults who live in the dormitories to provide structure and guidance.
- Most OHA faculty and staff live on campus, further contributing to the feeling of family and community.
- Oak Hill has a long history of excellence since 1878 and has enrolled international students from around the world for over 60 years.
- Oak Hill Academy accreditations: Virginia Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Carmelo Anthony - NBA Player
- Rajon Rondo - NBA Player
- Quinn Cook - NBA Player
- Jordan Adams - NBA Player
- Cory Alexander - NBA Player
- Keldon Johnson - 2021 US Olympian
Source: Verified school update
Alumni Reviews Review School
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I graduated in 2020 and I spent my junior and senior year attending Oak Hill Academy. I was active in many clubs and in the leadership program as well as a national honor society student. . .
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