Wakefield School vs. Highland School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Wakefield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
Overview
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.
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.
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
Each case evaluated independently to ensure appropriate level of services are available.
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Year Founded
1972
1928
Students Body
Total Students
374 students
503 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
11
54
Kindergarten Students
18
18
Grade 1 Students
21
18
Grade 2 Students
25
13
Grade 3 Students
25
25
Grade 4 Students
28
16
Grade 5 Students
20
28
Grade 6 Students
33
36
Grade 7 Students
34
39
Grade 8 Students
37
40
Grade 9 Students
29
48
Grade 10 Students
26
69
Grade 11 Students
31
48
Grade 12 Students
36
51
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
62%
Average Class Size
15
11
Number of AP Classes
12
21
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:8
Average SAT score
1275
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Average ACT score
28
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(varies depending on grade level and day of the week)
(varies depending on grade level and day of the week)
Casual
(Dress code is casual and varies by division)
(Dress code is casual and varies by division)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$33,500
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Tuition Notes
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
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.
% on Financial Aid
30%
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$9,800
Acceptance Rate
80%
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Admissions Director
Elise Scalise
Donna Tomlinson
Admissions Associate
Michele Dudley
Laura McCauley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
11
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
12
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Basketball, Cross Country, Equestrian Program, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Ambassador, French, Honor Council, Host, International, Key, Latin, Lit Mag, Prefect, Robotics, Spanish, Yearbook