Woodberry Forest School
- Founded in 1889, Woodberry Forest School is an all-boarding community for boys in grades nine through twelve.
- A Woodberry education, centered around a century-old, student-run honor system, emphasizes intellectual thoroughness and moral integrity.
- Our 1200-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities and technology for academic, athletic, and artistic endeavors.
- All students participate in an extensive leadership development program. Our school is located in scenic Madison County, Virginia, a short drive from Washington, D.C., Charlottesville, or Richmond.
Alumni Reviews Review School
- Review Description
- Washington and Lee University The thing I liked best about Woodberry was the incredible friends I made. Thirteen years after I graduated they're still my best friends. Living together on a dorm was a really cool experience and let. . .
- Brown University WFS was pretty unique in that it was an all boys school. This aspect of the school really scares off potential students, but I can't even remember the number of classmates I had my. . .
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Woodberry Forest School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 329 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
- School Resources Large financial endowment
- School Resources Highest endowment/student
- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Woodberry Forest | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denom. / Christian | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1889 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 1200 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 394 students | 313 students |
| % Students of Color | 17% | 21% |
| % International Students | 12% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 100% | 66% |
| Average SAT Score | 1280 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1090 - 1310 | - |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *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 (Collared shirts and slacks) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 9 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 40 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 65% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $332 million (unaudited as of May 2018 ($739,240 per student)) | $19 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $57,250 | $54,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | n/a | $30,550 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 44% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $34,275 | $23,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 55% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Scott Schamberger Frazier Stowers | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 17 | 15 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 25 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Bicycling Club, Book Club, Boy Scouts, Cheerleaders, Choir, Computer Club, Debate Club, Dramatics, Fellowship of Christians at Universities and Schools (FOCUS), Fir Tree (Yearbook), International Relations Club, Math Team, Minority Caucus, Model UN, Outing Club, Rapidan Program, Rod and Gun Club, Student Council, Student Newspaper, The Academic Team, The Dozen, The Mentor Program, The Talon (lit mag), Woodberry Christian Fellowship Club or Organization: Woodberry Ambassadors | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2014 - 2018 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| University of Virginia | 36 | |
| Sewanee: The University of the South | 27 | |
| The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 24 | |
| University of South Carolina | 21 | |
| Washington and Lee University | 16 | |
| North Carolina State University | 12 | |
| The University of Alabama | 12 | |
| Clemson University | 11 | |
| Southern Methodist University | 11 | |
| University of Georgia | 11 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes
- Woodberry Forest School accreditations: Accredited by Southern Assoication of Colleges and Schools and Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Member College Board, NACAC, and NAIS
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