Schools for Troubled Teens
Clearview Horizon
Heron, MT
Treasure Coast Boys Academy
Vero Beach, FL
Columbus Girls Academy
Seale, AL
Whetstone Boys Ranch
Springfield, MO
Brush Creek Academy
Jay, OK
Triangle Cross Ranch
Powell, WY
Ozark Trails Academy
Willow Springs, MO
Pine Mountain Academy
Atlanta, GA
Blue Ridge School
St George, VA
The Blue Ridge School is an all-male boarding school located at the foothills of Shenandoah National Park in St George, Virginia. The school enrolls nearly 200 boys in grade 9 to 12 including international students from multiple countries. Established in 1909, the goal of the school is to develop self-esteem in boys by strengthening the leadership skills through sports and extra-curricular activities. In fact, the school excels academically as nearly 100% of the boys are admitted to colleges and universities. Located on a 750 acres campus, there are a number of historic landmarks on the site that are also registered as National Register of Historic Places. The environment includes several natural lakes and ponds, which offers distinct flora and fauna. The Blue Ridge School… More
9 - 12All-boy194 Students30 TeachersChatham Hall
Chatham, VA
Chatham Hall is an all-girl college-preparatory boarding school spanning 365 acres at Chatham, Virginia. Established in 1894, the school is well-known for its academic and personal development courses. Every student has to follow a strict Honor Code, which is supervised by 12 seniors elected by the students and faculty. Perhaps, the school is popular for its numerous traditions that make Chatham Hall enticing to girls. For instance, there are multiple underground societies in the school, which continue to exist despite efforts from the administration to dismantle these. As such, senior girls are in charge of enrolling junior members to keep these societies active. Unlike other boarding schools, Chatham Hall mainly focuses on Horse Riding, Diving, and Swimming. The School has won numerous state championships… More
9 - 12All-girl150 Students30 TeachersChristchurch School
Christchurch, VA
Christchurch School is a private coed school in Christchurch, Virginia. Christchurch is a rural area in Middlesex County and Christchurch School is the only private school in the area. Christchurch School is one of six schools in the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia system and is accredited through the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Some of its notable alumni include Pulitzer Prize winning author William Styron ("˜42) and Nobel laureate Bill Easterling ("˜72). The academic school years lasts 160 calendar days and each day students spend 9 hours in class. In 2011, 100% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges. 27.9 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 226 students in grades 9-12. That's a student-teacher ratio… More
9 - 12Coed226 Students29 TeachersEpiscopal High School
Alexandria, VA
Episcopal High School is a private coed school in Alexandria, Virginia. Alexandria is a city in Alexandria County. Alexandria County is home to 13 private schools, including Episcopal High School. In terms of religious orientation, Episcopal High School is an Episcopal school.The academic school years lasts 175 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 100% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.52.9 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 438 students in grades 9-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 8.28. We look more closely at students and teachers in several charts below. More
9 - 12Coed438 Students60 TeachersFishburne Military School
Waynesboro, VA
Fishburne Military School is a private all-boy school in Waynesboro, Virginia. Waynesboro is a town in Waynesboro County and Fishburne Military School is the only private school in the area. In terms of religious orientation, Fishburne Military School is a nonsectarian school. The academic school years lasts 174 calendar days and each day students spend 6 hours in class. In 2011, 90% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges. 19.6 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 136 students in grades 7-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 6.94. We look more closely at students and teachers in several charts below. More
7 - 12All-boy136 Students21 TeachersFork Union Military Academy
Fork Union, VA
Fork Union Military Academy is a private all-boy school in Fork Union, Virginia. Fork Union is a rural area in Fluvanna County. Fluvanna County is home to 3 private schools, including Fork Union Military Academy. In terms of religious orientation, Fork Union Military Academy is a Baptist school.The academic school years lasts 190 calendar days and each day students spend 6 hours in class. In 2011, 90% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.41.5 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 378 students in grades 6-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 9.11. We look more closely at students and teachers in several charts below. More
7 - 12, PGAll-boy378 Students42 TeachersFoxcroft School
Middleburg, VA
Founded in 1914 by Charlotte Noland, Foxcroft School is a college-prep boarding school and day school for girls in grades 9-12. Girls can also attend the school during the day rather than reside on-campus during their time at Foxcroft School. Foxcroft School is located in Middleburg, Virginia, with more than 150 students enrolled at the campus, which covers 500 acres. The girls at the campus come from various states across the U.S. and 15 foreign countries. The school's curriculum includes 81 courses, which include Advanced Placement (AP courses). In 2014, about 25 students earned AP Scholar recognition from the College Board and seven girls earned the AP scholar with Distinction Award. Only 22 percent of students who take AP exams earn this award. Along… More
9 - 12All-girl124 Students22 TeachersHargrave Military Academy
Chatham, VA
Set in a rural area known as Chatham, Hargrave Military Academy is a private boarding school in Virginia for boys. There are 6 private schools, including this one, in Pittsylvania County. In terms of religious orientation, Hargrave Military Academy is a Baptist school. The academic school years lasts 169 calendar days and each day students spend 6 hours in class. In 2011, 90% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges. 29.0 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 214 students in grades 7-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 7.38. We look more closely at students and teachers in several charts below. More
7 - 12All-boy214 Students30 TeachersMassanutten Military Academy
Woodstock, VA
Massanutten Military Academy is a coeducational boarding and day school located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. Massanutten Military Academy has a long tradition of helping students reach their full potential. Our holistic approach to education not only helps your student to excel academically, but to grow as well-rounded human beings. We focus on character development, leadership, and service to help your student develop to their fullest potential. Massanutten is fully accredited through the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) and Advanced-Ed, formerly the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). MMA does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, or creed. Why Should You Go to Massanutten? Our mission is to prepare cadets for their success by delivering a… More
6 - 12Coed120 Students26 TeachersMiller School of Albemarle
Charlottesville, VA
Founded in 1878 by Samuel Miller, the Miller School of Ablemarle is a coeducational college preparatory school available to students in grades 8-12. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, the school currently has 185 boys and girls enrolled with an average class size of 10. Miller originally wanted to establish a boarding school for orphaned children. Upon opening, the school's curriculum primarily focused on agriculture, carpentry and metal work. Now, the Miller School of Ablemarle offers a number of AP courses and electives in visual and performing arts, music and photography. The school continues following tradition and still offers woodworking as an elective. While academics plays a primarily role in student's lives, athletics at the Charlottesville boarding school includes baseball, basketball, cross country, equestrian, lacrosse and… More
8 - 12Coed158 Students27 TeachersRandolph-Macon Academy
Front Royal, VA
Located within Front Royal, Virginia, Randolph-Macon Academy is one of the premiere boarding schools within not only the South but also the United States. This beautiful campus sits over several acres and is surrounded by beautiful trees and brick buildings. This coed school offers vast educational opportunities to students from grades six to twelfth grade. The core curriculum provides all students with the skill necessary to succeed in college and beyond. The school sits within a vibrant town within Virginia and attracts over 40 quality teachers throughout the area. The student/teacher ratio is just under 10 to 1, which means that all students receive the individual attention they need. This Methodist school in Virginia offers tremendous sports facilities and also has a great arts… More
6 - 12Coed362 Students40 TeachersSt. Anne’s-Belfield School
Charlottesville, VA
Located on about 50 acres in Charlottesville, Virginia, St. Anne's-Belfield School is a boarding school located near the campus of the University of Virginia. While it was originally opened as a female-only school run by the local Episcopal Church, the school became coeducational in 1957 and in 1985 it became an independent academic institution. The school caters to students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, with a five or seven-day boarding program available for high school students. While the boarding students live on campus, they are matched with the family of one of the school's day students. The goal is to keep the students from feeling the social isolation that can come from living in a boarding school environment. In recent years, St. Anne's-Belfield School… More
12Coed892 Students111 TeachersSt. Margaret’s School
Tappahannock, VA
St. Margaret's School is a private all-girl school in Tappahannock, Virginia. Tappahannock is a remote town in Essex County, where you will find 2 other private schools. Unlike most schools, however, St. Margaret's School offers students room and board. In terms of religious orientation, the St. Margaret's School is an Episcopal school St. Margaret's School has a rich heritage of raising young women to have faith in themselves, the world around them, and God. The motto is, "Belong, believe and become." At St. Margaret's school they place leadership as a core skill. In 2011, 94% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges. 23.6 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 105 students in grades 8-12. That's… More
8 - 12All-girl105 Students28 TeachersStuart Hall
Staunton, VA
Stuart Hall is a private coed school in Staunton, Virginia. Staunton is a town in Staunton County. Staunton County is home to 5 private schools, including Stuart Hall. In terms of religious orientation, Stuart Hall is a nonsectarian school.The academic school years lasts 172 calendar days and each day students spend 7 hours in class. In 2011, 100% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges.53.9 full-time equivalent teachers are on staff to educate the student body of 303 students in grades PK-12. That's a student-teacher ratio of 5.62. We look more closely at students and teachers in several charts below. More
12Coed315 Students57 TeachersThe Madeira School
Mclean, VA
The Madeira School is a college-preparatory boarding school for girls in grades 9-12. Originally, the school was located in Washington, D.C. The current campus is located in suburban Mclean, Virginia. The campus consists of 34 separate buildings, most of which overlook the Potomac River. There are more than 300 students enrolled in the school. More than half of them reside in dormitories on the school grounds. The fascinating history of the school includes tails of mystery and murder. However, it is the academic excellence which attracts international students from several countries. As such, the school has some of the highest enrollment of international students in the United States. Its unique co-curriculum makes it mandatory for students to attend outdoor adventure program in the first… More
9 - 12All-girl311 Students40 TeachersVirginia Episcopal School
Lynchburg, VA
Virginia Episcopal School is located in Lynchburg, Virginia along the foothills of Blue Ridge Mountains. It is a mixed preparatory school for males and females of 9 to 12 grades. The mission of the school is to develop excellence in academics while fostering leadership qualities in its students. The school was founded in 1916 where it still stands on the original tract of 168 acre land. Current enrollment is 245 students with a student to teacher ratio of only 6:1. Virginia Episcopal School also takes pride in its diversity where minority groups comprise 30% of the population including international students from 20 countries. More than 70 percent of the student population resides in purpose-built dormitories. The school offers nine academic programs with 16 different… More
9 - 12Coed176 Students30 TeachersWoodberry Forest School
Woodberry Forest, VA
Woodberry Forest School is one of the most popular all-male private schools in Virginia. The 1,200 acre campus is located in Madison boasting many structures dating back to the Civil War period. Currently, there are more than 400 students from 30 states and 18 countries enrolled. There are 11 different academic departments, each with its own minimum standard of academic excellence. In 2011, 100% of the graduating senior class went on to 4-year colleges The school is also one of few private boarding schools in the United States, which actively recruits international students by marketing abroad. Among the most interesting features of Woodberry Forest is the Prefect Board consisting of 18 senior students. The Board is elected by the student body and administration. It… More
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What's Up in Virginia
This page features a list of boarding schools in Virginia (VA), USA.
New York is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States. It was one of the original thirteen colonies forming the United States. With a total area of 54,556 square miles (141,300 km2), New York is the 27th largest state; its population of more than 20 million people in 2020 makes it the fourth most populous state in the U.S. The state is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south and Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont to the east; it has a maritime border with Rhode Island, east of Long Island, as well as an international border with the Canadian provinces of Quebec to the north and Ontario to the northwest. It is sometimes referred to as New York State to distinguish it from New York City, which is its largest city.
Education in Virginia (VA), USA
Education in Virginia addresses the needs of students from prekindergarten to college. The 1984 Virginia Assembly stated that “Education is the cornerstone upon which Virginia’s future rests.” Virginia’s educational system consistently ranks in the top ten states on the U.S. Department of Education’s National Assessment of Educational Progress. Virginia students outperform the average in all subject areas and grade levels tested. The 2010 Quality Counts report ranked Virginia’s K–12 education fourth-best in the country. All school divisions must adhere to educational standards set forth by the Virginia Department of Education, which maintains an assessment and accreditation regime known as the Standards of Learning to ensure accountability.
The Standards of Learning (SOL) for Virginia public, private, and boarding schools establish minimum expectations for what students should know and do at the end of each grade or course in English, mathematics, science, history/social science other subjects. SOL tests in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and history/social science measure students’ success in meeting the Board of Education’s expectations for learning and achievement. Virginia’s teachers review all items on SOL tests for accuracy and fairness, and teachers also assist the Virginia Board of Education in setting proficiency standards for the tests.
Virginia Council for Private Education (VCPE) oversees boarding schools’ accreditation in the Commonwealth of Virginia. VCPE facilitates a statewide framework for communication and cooperation among boarding schools, their public school counterparts, state and local governments, and programs and organizations. Virginia Council for Private Education acts as Virginia’s voice for boarding schools. VCPE assists accredited boarding schools in advocating for their students in ensuring credits are transferred correctly to public schools or community colleges.
To graduate with a Standard Diploma for boarding school students entering the ninth grade, a student must earn at least 22 standard units of credit and five verified units of credit. Students earn standard credits by completing required and elective courses. Boarding school students earn verified credits by completing required courses and passing associated end-of-course Standards of Learning tests or other assessments approved by the state Board of Education.
Home to many U.S. presidents as well as much of the nation’s early history, Virginia also has a reputation for being home to many well-known boarding schools. Whether it is attending a school that emphasizes athletics or academics, there are many schools in Virginia that offer excellence for boys and girls of all ages. Virginia challenges its boarding school students with excellent academics while letting them experience history and culture throughout the state.
Oak Hill Academy
Located in Mouth of Wilson, this coed school for grades 8-12 is nationally known not only for its academics, but also its athletic programs. The school’s basketball team, one of the best private school teams in the United States for decades, has produced many players who have gone on to have stellar college and professional careers. Situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, students regularly take hikes or go on camping trips with teachers and administrators.
Hargrave Military Academy View profile »
Considered one of the most challenging military boarding schools in the country, Hargrave has a reputation for academic excellence. Many of the students who attend the school do so with the intent of improving their academic performance before entering college, and the school is known for helping improve SAT scores of its students. An all-boys school for grades 7-12, it’s a popular choice for parents who value a military education for their children.
Foxcroft School View profile »
An all-girls school founded in 1914, Foxcroft focuses most of its academic attention on science and mathematics. A school for girls who especially want to pursue careers in engineering, medicine, and other fields where science and math are emphasized, Foxcroft has built a reputation for helping more and more girls be able to enter these fields. Along with its academics, it also has a nationally-recognized equestrian program, with many of its students winning state and national competitions.
Woodberry Forest School View profile »
A boys school for grades 9-12, Woodberry Forest is located on 1,200 acres of rolling countryside and recently celebrated its 125th anniversary. Having an international flavor with its student body, it has just over 400 students from 15 nations. Along with having students winning numerous awards in physics and economics, the school also offers students the chance to study abroad in Central America and Europe.
Oakland School
Designed for students with learning disabilities, Oakland focuses on one-on-one instruction with students who have ADHD or dyslexia. In addition to academic programs that are challenging, the school also offers day camps in the summer for students who stay on campus year-round.
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