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Founded in 1916, Virginia Episcopal School is an independent, co-ed boarding and day school for students in grades 9-12.
Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just minutes away from the vibrant city of Lynchburg, Virginia, we invite you to get to know our engaging community.
Here, we guide students to strive to be their very best-what we call Toward Full Stature-through academic, ethical, spiritual and personal growth.
Every step of the way, you will be supported by dedicated faculty, coaches, your advisor and peers who know you well.
VES delivers programs with purpose-hands-on, innovative academic experiences; a wide range of arts, athletics and clubs; endless opportunities to try new things; and student life programs both instructive and inspiring.
Upon graduation, you will be self-aware; a curious, innovative thinker and producer; a mindful leader; committed to serving your community; and ready to navigate and continue to grow in our dynamic world. Learn more: www.ves.org.
Advanced Studies Program, AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Composition, AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP French Language, AP Government, AP Music Theory, AP Physics, AP Spanish Language, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP United States History, AP World History, Science & Math Advanced Consortium
Club or Organization: Alpha Order - Student Admissions Team, Anime Club, Basia Librum Book Club, Black Student Union, Board Games Club, Captain's Club - Athletics Leadership, Chess Club, Chinese Culture Club, Counselor Body, Cybersecurity Club, Debate Club, Garden Club, Green Team - Sustainability Club, GSA, Honor Committee, Junior Resident Assistants, Model United Nations, Pratfall Club, Quiz Bowl, Robotics, Stock Market Club, Student Council, TEAMS Engineering, Vestry, Video Productions, Yearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs: Chamber Ensemble, Drama, Glee Club, Jazz Ensemble, Sketchbook Club, Vocal Ensemble
Recreational Athletic Programs: Outdoor Club
School Notes
With 260 students and an average class size of 12, VES is
intentionally small and selective, allowing us to simultaneously
foster independent learning and guided study.
Beyond gaining essential 21st century skills-like project-based
learning, collaborating with peers and solving relevant
problems-the majority of VES students stay active on one of our 35
teams across 17 sports, in our many visual and performing arts
programs, in leadership roles, service learning and more than 30
special interest clubs.
Among our 40 teaching faculty, 75% hold advanced degrees and 7%
hold a doctoral degree, elevating our students` academic experience
and expanding the depth and breadth of courses offered.
Students are given the opportunities to
challengethemselves to achieve their highest academic
potential. VES offers three class levels-Regular, Honors and AP
courses. Those who want to go beyond may pursue our Advanced
Studies Program.
VES is a safe place in which students and faculty learn to live
together with purpose and accountability. Through our four-year,
progressive Student and Residential Life Program, VES faculty and
outside experts address the challenges teenagers face today,
leveraging the latest science about the adolescent brain. Through
this program and others-academics, character and spiritual
development, advisory, athletics, the arts, and service
learning-students engage in real conversations, acquire practical
tools and learn how to live happy, joyful and productive lives. And
when they graduate, students have the competencies and confidence
to go out and take on the world.
Each weekend we offer 10+ activities for students to get
involved-on campus,in Lynchburg and the surrounding
region.
VES is a blend of young men and women, boarding (70%) and day
(30%) students from all over the U.S. and the world (14 countries).
Our campus is a meeting place for diverse perspectives and global
cultures where students learn from and respecteach
other.
Our students go to great colleges and universities around the
country, includingUVA, UNC, Duke, Stanford, UCLA, Wellesley,
MIT, William & Mary, the University of Chicago, Princeton and NYU.
All students who graduate from VES are prepared to excel, not only
in college, but also in life!
The VES College Counseling program is cited by families as
among the best available. With a focus on helping students find
their very best fit for college, our counselors support, educate
and provide the necessary tools to help students and parents
successfully navigate the complex college admissions process. VES
graduates attend many of the world`s finest colleges and
universities, including Stanford, UCLA, Cornell, Yale, Princeton,
Columbia University, MIT, Wellesley, NYU, the U.S. Naval Academy,
UVA, UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke, the College of William & Mary, Wake
Forest, Harvey Mudd and Georgia Tech.
With 80% of faculty living on campus and a 6:1
student-to-teacher ratio, students and faculty form trusting
relationships in an engaging community. And our alumni provide an
extensive network of support to students and graduates as they look
for advice about college, internships, jobs or moving to a new
city.
Nestled on 160 acres in the foothills of the Blue Ridge
Mountains, we take advantage of our spectacular location just
minutes from a thriving downtown with music, arts, maker spaces, an
extensive trail system, mountains, rivers and lakes, the nation`s
only year-round ski slopes and much more!We are easily
accessible by plane, train and automobile. We`re an hour`s drive to
Charlottesville, Roanoke and Lexington; two hours to Richmond and
three hours to DC!
Our success is reflected in both the great kids growing Toward
Full Stature in our community and our high retention rate-one of
the highest retention rates of boarding schools in the nation; the
national average for attrition at boarding schools is 10.5%. VES
has held steady at a 3 - 5% attrition over the past three
years.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
William B. Harrison, Jr. '62 - Former CEO of Chase Manhattan and Chairman/CEO of JPMorgan Chase.
Lee M. Thomas '62 - Former Chairman and CEO of Rayonier Corp., former President and COO of Georgia-Pacific and administrator of The Environmental Protection Agency under President Ronald Reagan.
Erksine Bowles '63 - Former White House Chief of Staff to President Clinton, co-chair of the bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform under President Obama, and 10th Chancellor of the University of North Carolina.
Meredith Moran German '95 - Creative Director and partner responsible for the relaunch of the New York-based luxury accessories brand Bienen Davis, originally founded in 1931. A native of Lewisburg, WV, Meredith’s signature styles have been celebrated at the biggest night in fashion
Vivian Howard '96 - Award-winning chef, restaurateur, TV personality; star of PBS series “A Chef’s Life,” for which she has earned a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Culinary Program. An early proponent of the “farm to table” movement championing local food sourcing.
Paul Taylor '49 - World's foremost modern dance choreographer of the 20th century, received National Merit of Arts from President Clinton, MacArthur Foundation Fellowship “genius award”.
Paul Fulton, Jr. '53 - Chairman, Bassett Furniture Industries, Former President of Sara Lee Corporation and former Dean of The University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School; founder and co-chair of Higher Education Works
D. Holmes Morton '69 - Founder of the Clinic for Special Children in Strasburg, PA, 2006 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship “genius grant” recipient, recipient of the Albert Schweitzer Prize for Humanitarianism and one of Time magazine’s “Heroes of Medicine” for his work in geneti
Jerrauld Jones '72 - Judge on Norfolk Circuit Court, former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, law clerk to the Supreme Court of Virginia, among the first African-American VES students.
Meghann King '01 - Strategic and National Security Advisor to The Wilson Center's CEO & President; Coordinator of The Science and Technology Innovation Program
Virginia Episcopal School's tuition is approximately $63,200 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Virginia Episcopal School?
The acceptance rate of Virginia Episcopal School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
Who are famous alumni from Virginia Episcopal School?
Virginia Episcopal School famous alumni include: William B. Harrison, Jr. '62, Lee M. Thomas '62, Erksine Bowles '63, Meredith Moran German '95, Vivian Howard '96, Paul Taylor '49, Paul Fulton, Jr. '53, D. Holmes Morton '69, Jerrauld Jones '72 and Meghann King '01.
What sports does Virginia Episcopal School offer?
Virginia Episcopal School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Mountain Biking, Paddle Tennis, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Virginia Episcopal School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Virginia Episcopal School?
The application deadline for Virginia Episcopal School is Jan. 10 / Feb. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 10 / Feb. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Virginia Episcopal School located?
Virginia Episcopal School is located in the Peakland neighborhood of Lynchburg, VA.
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