Partnering with parents to develop the intellectual, emotional, spiritual, physical, and leadership potential of each student.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,000
- Acceptance rate: 95%
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
164 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 18%
Students by Grade
![Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy Student By Grade Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy Student By Grade](http://images3.privateschoolreview.com/charts/26000/25800/francis-hugh-wardlaw-academy-chart-fqk3XS.png)
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
Average Class Size
18 students
Number of AP Courses
1 course
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Pre-school tuition is a lower rate and specific to the desire of the parent.
Acceptance Rate
95%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Rhonda Woosley
Admissions Associate
Jenny Kelly
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Quiz Bowl Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Club, Music Class
Chess Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Quiz Bowl Team
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Club, Music Class
School Notes
- We believe that high expectations, in an atmosphere of caring and mutual respect, will enable us to offer the best possible college preparatory education.
- We strive to assist our students in successfully reaching their full potential intellectually, socially, emotionally, and spiritually.
- Wardlaw Academy nurtures a love of learning that is of immeasurable value to all of our students.
- We assist students in accomplishing this goal by providing a learning environment with close student-teacher interaction at every level.
- In addition to our strong academic program, we emphasize the worthwhile values of honesty, patriotism, respect, compassion, and Christianity.
- We offer suprivised late stay program from K3-12th grade until 5:30pm.
- We have a bus service from the new Walmart in North Augusta.
- We offer a learning support program with one on one instruction.
- We have summer camp available from 7:30am -5:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy cost?
Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy's tuition is approximately $5,000 for private students.
What schools are Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy often compared to?
Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academyis often viewed alongside schools like W Wyman King Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy?
The acceptance rate of Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 90%.
What sports does Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy offer?
Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy offers 12 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Riflery, Softball, Volleyball and Weightlifting. Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in South Carolina for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy?
The application deadline for Francis Hugh Wardlaw Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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