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.
Upcoming Events and News
- Social-Emotional Health Initiative - 07/23/2021 - Oak Hill Academy is in partnership with the JED Foundation to emphasize social-emotional learning and to build a climate of positive mental health and wellness on campus.
- Environmental Literacy - 07/23/2021 - Located in an ecologically-diverse region in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Oak Hill Academy takes full advantage of the outdoors through itshttps://www.oak-hill.net/blog/oak-hill-academy-wins-grant-for-environmental-literacy/ Environmental Literacy Program.
- Academic Support - 07/23/2021 - Oak Hill Academy inegrates learning support across the curriculum and provides additional study skills and learning specialist services as well as tutoring options.https://www.oak-hill.net/blog/oha-offers-learning-support/
- Technology Policies - 07/23/2021 - Oak Hill Academy recognizes the need for technology limitations to create an effective https://www.oak-hill.net/about/why-choose-boarding-school/learning environmnent while teaching responsible use.
- OHA partners with Jed Foundation to support student emotional health - 07/07/2021 - After several years of experience working with college campuses, JED has more recently launched a high school program designed to help schools thoroughly evaluate their mental health support policies and ...morepractices. To date, this one-of-a-kind, data driven JED Boarding School Program has partnered with only 5 high schools nationally, and Oak Hill Academy is pleased to be among them. hide
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- Roanoke college 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. . .
Top Rankings
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Oak Hill Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 303 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
| Definition of Terms | 2021 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 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes | Yes |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1878 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 240 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 140 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 32% | 25% |
| % International Students | 15% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 100% | 70% |
| 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 | Weekly | Weekly |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Khakis and Polos; free dress outside of class) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 80% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Summer Program Cost | $5,000 | |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details | |
Tuition Cost
| Endowment Size | $5 million | $25 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $36,974 | $59,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $33,500 |
| Tuition international students | $53,848 | $54,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 42% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $6,000 (Varies ) | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Acceptance Rate
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% | 58% |
| Director of Admissions | Mrs. Katherine Giszack | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 20 | 18 |
| 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 | 13 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Climbing, Cross Country Running, Equestrian, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling | |
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 | |
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 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
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.
- LD types supported: Attention Deficit Disorder, Mild Learning Differences
- 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
Profile last updated: 07/23/2021
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