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Woodberry Forest School
241 Woodberry Station, Woodberry Forest, VA 22989 - View a map of this school Map tel: 888-798-9371
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"As an academic institution, Woodberry ranks among the top independent schools in the country. Our faculty is outstanding; our facilities are impressive; our campus is a place of profound beauty. Yet this is just one of many places where motivated students can find first-rate schooling. What sets Woodberry apart is its residential community, a campus intentionally focused on supporting young men in the development of character as well as intellect..."


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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Non-denom. / Christian Non-denominational
Year Founded 1889 1901
Campus Size 1200 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 400 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 16% 16%
Percent International Students 5% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 100% 72%
Average SAT Score 1814 *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 Formal
Average Class Size 10 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4.6 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 21 13
ESL Courses Offered No Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 55% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $250 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $36,200 $37,300
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $21,200
Percent Students on Financial Aid 35% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 23,600 $ 16,855
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Average Percentile SSAT 66% -
Acceptance Rate 50% 60%
Director of Admissions Joseph G. Coleman
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 13 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSquash
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldWinter Track
Wrestling 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 37 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Bicycling ClubBook Club
Boy ScoutsChapel Council
CheerleadingChoir
Computer ClubConservative Club
DebateDramatics
Fellowship of Christians in Universities and SchoolsFir Tree (Yearbook)
Hop and Lounge CommitteeInternational Relations Club
Law ClubLiberal Club
Math TeamMinority Caucus
Model UNOuting Club
Rapidan ProgramRod and Gun Club
Scuba ClubSpanish Club
Stock ClubStudent Council
Student NewspaperTerra Interest Society
The Academic TeamThe Algonquin Society
The DozenThe Mentor Program
The Talon (lit mag)W-Club
Wood and Machine ShopsWoodberry Christian Fellowship
Woodberry Forest Playbill
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2003-2006 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
36
University of Virginia
27
University of the South
22
North Carolina State University
19
College of William & Mary
17
Woffard College
15
Hampden-Sydney College
12
Washington and Lee University
11
College of Charleston
10
Wake Forest University
10
School Notes:
  • As an academic institution, Woodberry ranks among the top independent schools in the country. Our faculty is outstanding; our facilities are impressive; our campus is a place of profound beauty. Yet this is just one of many places where motivated students can find first-rate schooling. What sets Woodberry apart is its residential community, a campus intentionally focused on supporting young men in the development of character as well as intellect.
  • School accreditations: VAIS
  • Profile last updated: 01/18/2008
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