Heathwood Hall Episcopal School

3000 S Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29201-0292
Tel: (803)765-2309
Grades: PK - 12 | 840 students
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Heathwood Hall Episcopal School fosters the personal and intellectual growth of students through demonstrated mastery of a college preparatory program in a Judeo-Christian environment. Heathwood Hall is committed to encouraging creative and critical thinking and problem solving; inspiring students to take responsibility for their learning; developing relationships across disciplines and international boundaries through collaborative and cooperative learning; living, working and worshiping together to fulfill the teachings of the Christian faith; respecting the dignity of all human beings; encouraging community members to consider and act upon the moral and ethical dimensions of their choices; and promoting responsible and active citizenship and service beyond self.

School Overview:
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
School Membership(s) National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1951
Student Body
Total Students 840 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 17% (SC School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 9:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 16 students
Number of AP Courses 13 courses
Average SAT score 1200
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,500
Tuition Notes In 2007-2008, tuition ranges from $3,890 for 3-day nursery school to $13,650 for Upper School (grades 9-12).
% on Financial Aid 24%
Average Financial Aid Grant $7,000
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Stephen M. Mandell
Admissions Associate Cara Parker
Sports
Total Sports Offered 17 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Cheering
Cross Country Football
Golf Indoor Soccer
Lacrosse Soccer
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball Weightlifting
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 28 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Choral Groups Climbing
Cum Laude Society Dance Club
Destination Imagination Diversity Club
Drama Guitar Instruction
Hiking Invent America!
Kayaking Key Club
Key Club Mock Trial
Model United Nations Model United Nations
Mountain Biking Musical Theater
National Academy of Science National Honor Society
Orchestra Orienteering
Piano Instruction Student Ambassadors
Violin Instruction Yearbook
Young Democrats Young Republicans

School Notes:

  • 100% college placement
  • College acceptance rate of 7 out of 10 applications
  • Average of 4.3 college acceptances per student
  • 75% acceptance to Barron's "Highly Competitive Colleges" (national average is less than 50%)
  • Nearly $16 million in college merit scholarship offers to graduating seniors (2001-2006)
  • Cum Laude Society member school
  • Morehead Scholar member school (UNC Chapel Hill)
  • Jefferson Scholar member school (University of Virginia)
  • Since 2000, nearly 27,000 hours of community service by Upper School students
  • Senior Exhibition of Mastery (thesis) required for graduation
  • International Studies Diploma Program available in 2007-2008 with challenging globally-focused curriculum for interested high school students

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Nearby Schools:

Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
Hammond School
Gr. PK-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Montessori School Of Columbia
Gr. PK-6 | 2.2 mi. away
Asbury Kindergarten & Preschool
Gr. K | 2.4 mi. away
St Joseph School
Gr. PK-6 | 2.7 mi. away

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