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Oak Hill Academy
2635 Oak Hill Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 - View a map of this school Map tel: 276-579-2619
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Oak Hill Academy is a coeducational, boarding day/school committed to excellence in education and adolescent development. The mission of Oak Hill Academy is to provide a safe, secure, nurturing environment for students needing a change in school, peer, community, or family relationships. Oak Hill's curriculum challenges the brightest student and encourages those who are unmotivated, underachieving, or experiencing difficulties in their school setting.


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Oak Hill Academy Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 8-12 8-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students Yes Yes
Religious Affiliation Baptist Non-denominational
Year Founded 1878 1900
Campus Size 300 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 140 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 22% 18%
Percent International Students 16% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 97% 72%
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 Formal
Average Class Size n/a 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 1:7
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 55% 62%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $1 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $24,700 $38,100
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) n/a $21,890
Percent Students on Financial Aid 26% 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 85% 59%
Director of Admissions Dr. Michael Groves
School Notes:
  • Each year 95% plus of the graduating class of Oak Hill Academy is accepted to a college or university upon graduation. In partnership with Wytheville Community College, the Academy offers dual credit college classes in English, calculus, history, and keyboarding and computer applications. The school also offers Honors classes in the subject areas of English, Spanish, mathematics, science, and social studies. Another very unique feature of the curriculum is the Microsoft IT Academy. These classes allow students to take Microsoft Certification Tests in their particular areas of study.
  • School accreditations: Virginia Association of Independent Schools, The Association of Boarding Schools
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