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Year Founded

2009

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

196 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 31%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

15:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

14 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$21,500

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Tuition Notes

All students receive a full-tuition scholarship to attend. There is a low-income requirement for families.

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryFootball

SoccerSwimming

School Notes

Independent, faith-based full-tuition scholarship school serving students from limited financial resources in Richmond's East End.

School Motto: Faith, Knowledge, Pride

MISSION
Anna Julia Cooper School is an independent, faith-based school, providing full-tuition scholarships to K-8th grade students of limited economic resources from Richmond's East End. The mission of Anna Julia Cooper School is to love, educate, and uplift its students and graduates so that they may realize their God-given gifts.
VISION
Our vision is to provide students with the tools necessary to help ensure them the opportunity for a full and meaningful life. For many of our students, this will mean continuing on to college after high school graduation. For all of our students, it means developing the self-confidence, strength of character, academic skills and sense of hope needed to open the door to a promising future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Anna Julia Cooper School cost?

Anna Julia Cooper School's tuition is approximately $21,500 for private students.

What sports does Anna Julia Cooper School offer?

Anna Julia Cooper School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Soccer and Swimming.

When is the application deadline for Anna Julia Cooper School?

The application deadline for Anna Julia Cooper School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Anna Julia Cooper School located?

Anna Julia Cooper School is located in the East End neighborhood of Richmond, VA.

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The average private school tuition in Richmond, VA is $18,255 for elementary schools and $22,060 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Richmond, VA is 63% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).