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Grades: 8 - 12 | 148 students 
Miller School of Albemarle, a coeducational day and boarding college preparatory school for students in grades 8 - PG, first opened its doors in 1878 with 33 students.
At the Miller School of Albemarle, we're all about unlocking the doors of opportunity for our young people – doors that lead to success in college and a productive adult life, doors to which our well-rounded "mind, hands, and heart" program can provide the key.
Proud of being a small school with small classes, Miller boasts a vigorous academic college preparatory program and a unique "mind, hands, and heart" curriculum.
There is an emphasis on character, honor, and individual responsibility; arts education; community service; and athletics for both boys and girls.
School Overview
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 - 12 |
| Offers Post-Graduate Year | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1878 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 148 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 17% (VA School Avg.: 24%) |
| Students by Grade |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1) |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 45% |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Environmental Science, European History, French Language, Macroeconomics, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Statistics, US Government & Politics, US History, |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki pants and collared shirt, for example) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $36,980 |
| Tuition Notes | Above tuition figure is for 7-day boarding. Day tuition is $15,865. |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% |
| Admissions Director | Sam Hale |
| Admissions Associate | Dee Gregory |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Cycling, Equestrian, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Wrestling |
Nearby Schools:
The nearest high school is Lafayette School & Treatment Center (9.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Afton Christian School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is North Branch School (6.5 miles away)
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