Highland Adventist School

777 Kennedy Street Elkins, WV 26241
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,900
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update
Highland Adventist School Photo #1 - Many of our classes use a project-based approach to learning. It really works!
Highland Adventist School Photo #2 - We are big on nature education and lifetime, outdoor recreational skills to promote health and wellness.
Highland Adventist School Photo #3 - Our students will always remember their meeting with Senator Robert C. Byrd on the steps of the capitol.
Highland Adventist School Photo #4 - We go where the learning is--field trips provide outstanding learning opportunities for our students throughout the school year.
Highland Adventist School Photo #5 - This is part of our orchestra right after a concert.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 43 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $3,900
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1988
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
43 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 10%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Modest, simple business casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies depending on grade level. Work study available. Students may qualify for needs-based scholarships and should apply early.
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Cheryl Jacko
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Highland ChorusHighland String Orchestra
Outdoor Skills Training ProgramPathfinders (Coeducational scouting)
Student Association

School Notes

  • "Christ Centered, Student Focused" is our motto.
  • If you are looking for a school with strong, Christian academics; safe and caring campus; personal attention; innovative teaching; and a hands-on approach to instruction, please let us tell you more about our school.
  • Weekly STEAM program for students in all grade levels.
  • We partner with parents to produce graduates with outstanding Christian leadership skills, lifetime fitness habits, strong academic abilities, and Christian values.
  • A free admission packet is available upon request.
  • School Motto: Christ Centered... Student Focused.
Highland Adventist School is an innovative, accredited PK-12 school that prepares students for success. At H.A.S. you will find:
  • Professional, certified, Christian teachers
  • Students learning in a variety of settings. Our creative teachers provide meaningful and successful learning activities that include a wide variety of approaches such as field trips, guest speakers, labs, projects, student-led classes, active learning approaches, technology-based learning, some traditional classroom experiences and much more.
  • Our location in the beautiful Potomac Highland region of West Virginia provides many outdoor learning and adventure opportunities, which we enjoy regularly. Hiking, biking, climbing, backpacking, canoeing, skiing, tubing, are some of the lifetime fitness activities we teach and participate in.
  • Student leadership activities built in to the program.
  • Christian values taught and practiced.
  • Biblical worldview
  • Student career and college readiness program for all high school students. Includes extended career shadowing internship for every high school student.
  • STEAM program for all students PK-12
  • Affordable tuition
  • Workstudy and scholarships available
  • Learning is fun at H.A.S.!!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Highland Adventist School cost?
Highland Adventist School's tuition is approximately $3,900 for private students.
What schools are Highland Adventist School often compared to?
Highland Adventist School is often viewed alongside schools like Elkins Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Highland Adventist School?
The acceptance rate of Highland Adventist School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 83%.
What sports does Highland Adventist School offer?
Highland Adventist School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cycling, Flag Football, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Softball and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for Highland Adventist School?
The application deadline for Highland Adventist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

School Reviews

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My children both graduated from H.A.S. They are both successful adults... in their careers and in their lives and I believe a great deal of their success is because of the excellent education they received at H.A.S. I thank the Christian teachers and Christian church community that provide this education opportunity for our kids.
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The average private school tuition in West Virginia is $10,894 for elementary schools and $10,567 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in West Virginia is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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