The Highland School
Tel:
(304) 869-3250
- We are a democratic boarding and day school. Our daily social interactions provide the opportunity for individuals to learn.
- Children learn through experience - through following their interests, coming to terms with boundaries, and understanding the consequences of their actions.
- Our students develop confidence, independence, resourcefulness, self-motivation, and responsibility in a school community that values individual rights and the democratic process. Our students take advantage of our 500 acres of forests, fields, and streams, wireless Internet access, our library, gym, art, music, and other rooms.
- Highland students are constantly active in pursuing what they are interested in: whether that is a particular academic subject, a skill they are developing, or talent they naturally have.
- Our students have the space and time to really delve into their passions.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 10 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,825
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Application Deadline: Apr. 15
Top Placements
The Highland School places among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 10 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 33% |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Personal choice) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Apr. 15 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,825 |
| Tuition Notes | Listed tuition rate is for boarding students. Day student tuition is $2475. Please see website: http://thehighlandschool.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=91 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Noel McCutchan |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 9 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Actors Guild, Arts and Crafts, Conservation Club, Language Clubs, Music Club, Science Club, Social Committee, Travel Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Ski and Snowboard Club |
School Notes
- A wide variety of children do well at Highland. Children from many different cultures, family structures, and geographical locations enrich our democratic community.New students are voted in by the General School Meeting. Applying students must be twelve or under unless they have had prior experience at a democratic school. We treat school members as responsible partners in our daily life. We find that when children are expected to be responsible and are held accountable for their actions, they become responsible members of our community.We are not concerned about a child`s past diagnoses (ADHD, ODD, etc.) as we will assess the "fit" during the visiting week and first month of school. Our experience is that without the pressure of conforming to a pre-formulated, standardized curriculum, most children quickly adjust to the freedom and responsibility at Highland.
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Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school and elementary school to The Highland School is North Pleasants Christian School (9.9 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Wood County Christian School (21.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint MarysNorth Pleasants Christian School(Pentecostal)Grades: K-12 | 33 students
9.9 miles
87 Iron Horse Dr
Saint Marys, WV 26170
(304) 684-7675 9.9 K-12
33 - Williamstown Grades: PK-12 | 278 students
21.7 miles
113 W 9th Street
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304) 375-2000 21.7 PK-12
278 - MariettaSt Mary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 157 students
23.2 miles
320 Marion St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 374-8181 23.2 PK-8
157 - MariettaOak Grove Christian School(Christian)Grades: PK-4 | 137 students
23.8 miles
535 Bf Goodrich Rd
Marietta, OH 45750
(740) 336-5041 23.8 PK-4
137 - ParkersburgParkersburg Christian School(African Methodist Episcopal)Grades: PK-12 | 103 students
23.9 miles
1093 Core Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-6654 23.9 PK-12
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