Highland School vs. Wakefield School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
Wakefield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Overview
Highland School prepares students to thrive, lead and serve in a diverse and dynamic world, developing essential skills and character by challenging them with a demanding academic and co-curricular program.
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 mission is to foster the character, curiosity, and clear voices the world will always need.
Grades Offered
PK-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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
503 students
386 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
12%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
54
12
Kindergarten Students
18
16
Grade 1 Students
18
32
Grade 2 Students
13
24
Grade 3 Students
25
26
Grade 4 Students
16
26
Grade 5 Students
28
29
Grade 6 Students
36
29
Grade 7 Students
39
38
Grade 8 Students
40
32
Grade 9 Students
48
39
Grade 10 Students
69
22
Grade 11 Students
48
30
Grade 12 Students
51
31
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
57 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
62%
75%
Average Class Size
11
15
Number of AP Classes
21
11
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
7:1
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
(varies depending on grade level and day of the week)
(varies depending on grade level and day of the week)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$36,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition for 2024-25 ranged from $8,000 (PK 3/4) to $36,600 (Grades 9-12). Merit-based scholarships and need-based financial aid are available.
Tuition varies depending on division (lower, middle, and upper), as well as grade level.
For details, please visit https://wakefieldschool.org/admissions/tuition-financial-aid
% on Financial Aid
40%
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,800
$7,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
80%
Admissions Director
Donna Tomlinson
Elise Scalise
Admissions Associate
Laura McCauley
Tara Roberts
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
12
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
12
34
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Prefect
Club or Organization:
AmbassadorFrench
Honor CouncilHost
InternationalKey
LatinLit Mag
RoboticsSpanish
Yearbook
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubCommunity Council
Debate ClubDrone
Dungeons and DragonsEquine Service
EsportsFlag Football
Improv ClubInteract
Magic the GatheringMindful Meditation
Model UNMu Alpha Theta
Rock BandSporting Clays
Sword History & StagingTheater Club
Upper School ChoirVEX Robotics
Volleyball ClubWriting Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Theater Production
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballCross Country
Equestrian ProgramGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SquashSwimming
TennisVolleyball