The Covenant School
School Notes Overview:
The Covenant School is a non-denominational, co-educational, Christian day school offering a liberal arts, college preparatory curriculum to over 700 students in PK through grade 12. The School fosters learning grounded in the best traditions of classical and Christian eduation. The central goal of its program is to cultivate young people who can think, communicate, and make wise decisions that honor Christ and serve the common interest of their community and society. ...
School Overview:
The Covenant School |
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| School Membership(s) |
Other school association(s) Institute for Independent Education |
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian (no specific denomination) | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1984 | ||
| County | Albemarle County, VA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 710 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 16 students | |||
| Kind - 36 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 36 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 50 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 34 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 74 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 64 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 70 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 71 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 72 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 75 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 71 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 44% | ||
| Average Class Size | 15 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 13 | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,730 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Kindergarten tuition of $8,830 increases to $12,730 for grades 7-12 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 20% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,500 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | ||
| Head of School | Dr. Ronald P. Sykes | ||
| Admissions Director | Donna B. Harris | ||
| Admissions Associate | Karen Merrill | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 17 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Diving | ||
| Field Hockey | Football | ||
| Golf | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Softball | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Weightlifting | Winter Track | ||
| Wrestling | |||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 3 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Clubs | Community Service Projects | ||
| Drama Productions | |||
School Notes:
- Two campuses: Lower School (PK-6) is located in downtown Charlottesville and Upper School (7-12)is conveniently located in Albemarle county.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
In the News:
- Historic preservation body questions parkway’s effect (The Daily Progress)
posted on September 1, 2009 at 04:15:51 am
“They are the keepers of historic preservation and are concerned for all eligible properties,” - Neighbors to Get Route 250 Interchange Update (NBC 29 Charlottesville)
posted on August 11, 2009 at 08:25:40 pm
People who live near the proposed Route 250 interchange in Charlottesville will get an update on the project Tuesday night. - Skills for the real world (The Daily Progress)
posted on August 6, 2009 at 04:29:25 am
On a day when Street Soccer CVL celebrated its recent success, the team’s unofficial spokesperson was nowhere to be seen. And his coach wouldn’t have it any other way. - Little to lead Eagles (The Daily Progress)
posted on July 29, 2009 at 04:27:52 am
Rich Little has been appointed as interim head coach at Covenant, replacing newly-hired Dan Baranik, who resigned earlier this summer, citing personal reasons. - Local Filmmaker to Showcase his Documentary on Fox (WCAV Charlottesville)
posted on July 3, 2009 at 04:41:52 pm
Local filmmaker, Scott Mactavish, will make a guest appearance on the TV show Fox and Friends Saturday to showcase his latest documentary, God and Country .
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (22902) | School Zip (22902) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 18,468 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 40% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $36,429 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 41 years old | 34 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 54% / 46% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Tandem Friends School - 210 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
- Lafayette School & Treatment Center - 19 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- St. Anne's-Belfield School - 841 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
- Virginia Institute Of Autism - 13 students - 3.5 mi. away - view location
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