The Covenant School
Tel:
(434)220-7330
- The Covenant School is a non-denominational, college-preparatory, day school offering a Christian Liberal Arts and Sciences curriculum to over 550 students in Pre-K through Grade 12.
- Our Christian Liberal Arts and Sciences education calls students to a broad range of study, encompassing literature, history, math, science, and the arts.
- We invite students to live a life of virtue founded upon the truths of the Christian faith, and challenge them to live a life consistent with those things.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 560 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
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The Covenant School places among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Christian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1985 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 560 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 7% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 56% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 8 courses |
| Average SAT score | 1258 |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Pre-K Half Day $10,200 Pre-K Full Day $11,450 Grades K-5 $15,300 Grades 6-8 $17,800 Grades 9-12 $18,250 |
| % on Financial Aid | 45% |
| Admissions Director | Betsy Carter |
| Admissions Associate | Catherine McFarland |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 14 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Clubs, Community Service Projects, Drama Productions |
School Notes
- Two campuses: the Birdwood Campus that houses our Lower School (Pre-K-5) is located in downtown Charlottesville and the Hickory Campus that houses our Middle and Upper Schools (6-12) is conveniently located in Albemarle County.
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