Highland Adventist School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked WV School
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 Rankings

Highland Adventist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Highland Adventist School
Kind	3
1	4
2	1
3	6
5	2
6	2
7	6
8	10
10	2
11	1
12	6

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Year Founded

1988

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School Motto

Christ Centered... Student Focused.

Student Body

Total Students

43 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

11%

State avg.: 10%

Academic Profile

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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$3,900

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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.: 85%

Admissions Director

Cheryl Jacko

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCycling

Flag FootballMountain Biking

Rock ClimbingSoftball

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Highland ChorusHighland String Orchestra

Outdoor Skills Training ProgramPathfinders (Coeducational scouting)

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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.

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.!!

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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 85%. Highland Adventist School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in West Virginia with low acceptance rates.

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.

What is Highland Adventist School's ranking?

Highland Adventist School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

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

5 1/16/2020

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.

- Posted by Parent - Jean

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in West Virginia is $5,669 for elementary schools and $5,966 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in West Virginia is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).