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Christchurch School
49 Seahorse Lane, Christchurch, VA 23031 - View a map of this school Map tel: 8047582306
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GREAT JOURNEYS BEGIN AT THE RIVER! Our 125-acre boarding school campus is located on the Rappahannock River and the Chesapeake Bay, and we take full advantage of all the river and bay offer for RECREATION, RESEARCH, MARINE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND STEWARDSHIP. Students flourish in our friendly, attentive 24/7 community and benefit from our superb academics, learning skills program, residential and life skills programs, hands-on and differentiated instruction, supervised evening study, daily extra help with teachers, and the thrill of winning teams including rowing and sailing. Our excellent college counseling program is highly individualized and 100% of our graduates are accepted to four-year colleges and universities. Our core values - kindness, curiosity, acceptance, integrity, respect and self-confidence are at the heart of all we do. Christchurch was established in 1921 by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, and we count two Pulitzer Prize winners among our graduates. GREAT JOURNEYS BEGIN AT CHRISTCHURCH SCHOOL!


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Christchurch School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 8-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-boys boarding
(Co-ed day school)
Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Supports Learning Differences (LD) Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1921 1901
Campus Size 125 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 215 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 10% 16%
Percent International Students 15% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 60% 72%
Average SAT Score 1546 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1330 - 1720 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 12 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 62% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $2 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $37,250 $37,300
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $15,750 $21,200
Percent Students on Financial Aid 32% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 25,115 $ 16,855
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 60% 60%
Director of Admissions Nancy Nolan
Associate Director of Admissions Robin Schroeder
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 11 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
CrewCross Country
Field HockeyFootball
GolfLacrosse
SailingSoccer
Volleyball 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 10 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Altar GuildCampus Ambassador Program
Key ClubLiterary Magazine
Model United NationsNational Honor Society
Sea ScoutsStudent Government Association
Technology Student AssociationYearkbook Staff
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2005-2006 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
Virginia Tech
8
James Madison University
7
University of Virginia
7
College of William and Mary
5
Hampden-Sydney College
5
Lynchburg College
5
Randolph Macon College
5
Roanoke College
5
University of Mary Washington
5
Virginia Commonwealth University
5
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • In the small, welcoming atmosphere, students feel comfortable enough to develop both existing and new strengths. Our waterfront location offer unique, one-of-a-kind opportunities.The school offers strong Honors level courses and the Learning Skills Program, daily extra-help, and supervised evening study offer a safety net that is second-to-none. Parents are well and consistently informed. The superb faculty is attentive and very hands-on.
  • LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
  • School accreditations: VAIS
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • William Styron - Pulitzer Prize Winner
    • Lewis B. Puller, Jr. - Pulitzer Prize Winner
    • Crombie Garrett - Deputy Chief Clerk of the U.S. Supreme Court
    • Vincent Canby - Chief Film Critic, New York Times
    • Bill Broaddus - Former Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia
    • John Craine, Jr. - President, SUNY Maritime College
    • Malcolm Campbell - Publisher, SPIN Magazine
    • Henry Fawell - Press Secretary, MD Governor Robert Ehrlich
    • Andrew Rice - Oklahoma State Senator
  • Profile last updated: 04/15/2008
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