Highland School is an independent day school for students from Pre-Kindergarten2 to Grade 12 located in Warrenton, Virginia.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
1928
Student Body
Total Students
486 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
62%
Average Class Size
11 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Dress code is casual and varies by division
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition for 2013-14 ranged from $4,245 (PK 3/4) to $22,670 (Grades 9-12). Merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid are available.
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,800
Admissions Director
Donna Tomlinson
Admissions Associate
Laura McCauley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
French, Host, Prefect
Club or Organization:
Ambassador, Honor Council, International, Key, Latin, Lit Mag, Robotics, Spanish, Yearbook
Club or Organization:
Ambassador, Honor Council, International, Key, Latin, Lit Mag, Robotics, Spanish, Yearbook
School Notes
- Highland School is an independent day school for students from Pre-Kindergarten2 to Grade 12 located in Warrenton, Virginia. At Highland, we know that every child is unique. As a leader in private school education, our students get the tools and opportunities they need to discover themselves and the world around them in an academically challenging yet supportive and engaging environment.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Highland School often compared to?
Highland Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wakefield School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Highland School offer?
Highland School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Volleyball. Highland School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.
What is Highland School's ranking?
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Highland School?
The application deadline for Highland School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Highland School is Fresta Valley Christian School (6.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Boxwood Montessori School (0.6 miles away)
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School Reviews
5 10/20/2015
I love this school! My daughter graduated in 2013 and my son is currently a junior. Despite the varying social and economic statuses that exist, students treat each other with respect and there are no typical "cliques" like most schools have. There are no locks on the lockers and the students are treated like young adults. The administration, staff and teachers are there for the students, and the parents are very involved. I am pleased to say that my daughter gained leadership skills, study habits and the maturity she needed to reach her goal to attend a top national university.
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