Highland School vs. Wakefield School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
School History
Wakefield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Overview
Highland School is an independent day school for students from Pre-Kindergarten2 to Grade 12 located in Warrenton, Virginia.
Wakefield School is an independent, college-preparatory day school for students in Junior Kindergarten through grade 12 engaging in a rigorous and inspiring liberal arts curriculum.
Our ambitious vision for every student is to foster capable, ethical, articulate citizens who seek the challenge, make a difference, and live an extraordinary life, each in his or her own way.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Each case evaluated independently to ensure appropriate level of services are available.
Year Founded
1928
1972
Students Body
Total Students
486 students
358 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
21%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
61
12
Kindergarten Students
13
20
Grade 1 Students
18
19
Grade 2 Students
10
21
Grade 3 Students
18
22
Grade 4 Students
23
23
Grade 5 Students
28
29
Grade 6 Students
30
38
Grade 7 Students
31
33
Grade 8 Students
40
31
Grade 9 Students
47
24
Grade 10 Students
51
30
Grade 11 Students
68
33
Grade 12 Students
48
23
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
43 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
62%
75%
Average Class Size
11
15
Number of AP Classes
15
16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:8
Average SAT score
n/a
1275
Average ACT score
n/a
28
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Dress code is casual and varies by division)
(Dress code is casual and varies by division)
Formal
(Visit www.wakefieldschool.org for details)
(Visit www.wakefieldschool.org for details)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$29,500
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.
For details, please visit http://www.wakefieldschool.org/admission/affording_wakefield/index.aspx
% on Financial Aid
40%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,800
$7,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
80%
Admissions Director
Donna Tomlinson
Elise Scalise
Admissions Associate
Laura McCauley
Michele Dudley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
12
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
10
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Ambassador, French, Honor Council, Host, International, Key, Latin, Lit Mag, Prefect, Robotics, Spanish, Yearbook
Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian Program, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball