Episcopal High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 451 students
Yearly Tuition: $74,900
Acceptance rate: 35%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Episcopal High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Episcopal

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Episcopal High School
9	82
10	119
11	125
12	125

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1839

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Campus Size

130 acres

School Motto

EHS prepares young people to become discerning individuals with the intellectual and moral courage to lead principled lives of leadership and service to others.

Student Body

Total Students

451 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

40%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

87 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

11 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Number of AP Courses

40 courses

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$74,900

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Tuition Notes

Need-based financial aid is available for those who qualify

% on Financial Aid

35%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$56,143

Acceptance Rate

35%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Scott R. Conklin

Application URL

Endowment Size

$380 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

20 sports

Colors

Maroon, Black

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

37 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

" the EHS school yearbook"Whispers

Asian Awareness AssociationBook Club

Cultural Ambassadors CommitteeCurrent Events Club

Debate ClubEHS Art Pod

Embody Love MovementEngineering Club

Environmental Stewardship ClubEpisteme

Gender & Sexuality AllianceGospel Choir

Grill & ChillHuman Rights Advocacy

Math ClubMental Health Awareness Club

Mi GenteMilitary Appreciation Club

Model UNOne Love

Outdoors ClubPhilosophy Club

Robotics TeamSongwriters Association

SpectrumStrive to Thrive

Student Appreciation for the Performing ArtsStudent Investment Group

SWELL: Student WellnessTableTalk

The Chronicle (student newspaper, published monthly)The Daemon (art and literary magazine)

Women in STEMYoung Democrats Club

Young Republicans Club

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School Notes

Episcopal High School is dedicated to the student's pursuit of excellence and to the joy of learning and self-discovery in a caring and supportive community.
Enriched by the educational and cultural resources of the nation's capital, Episcopal's dynamic academic program encourages students to develop individual talents and prepares them to attend selective colleges and universities. Students from diverse backgrounds live and learn together in a residential community based on a foundation of honor, responsibility, and mutual respect.
They develop enduring relationships at EHS and grow as discerning, self-reliant, creative, and compassionate individuals.
The Episcopal High School community prepares young people to lead principled and fulfilling lives of leadership and service to others.

Wake up each morning surrounded by friends. Spend your days with teachers who know you so well they are practically family. Live and learn and work and play in a beautiful place that feels almost like home.Here you are minutes from the heart of the nation's capital, where you will go often to learn how the world works as you prepare for your future. At every step you are valued, challenged, and supported. Along the way, you will discover who you are and what you might become.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Senator John McCain '54 - Senator of Arizona, 2008 Presidential Candidate
- Julian Robertson '51 - Financier, former CEO of Tiger Management
- Todd Gray '82 - Chef and Owner of DC's Equinox Restaurant
- T. Berry Brazelton '36 - Renowned Pediatrican and Author
- Paul de Podesta '91 - Former GM, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Gaston Caperton '59 - President of The College Board, former Governor of West Virginia
- Lee D. Ainslie '82 - Managing Partner, Maverick Capital

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Episcopal High School cost?

Episcopal High School's tuition is approximately $74,900 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Episcopal High School?

The acceptance rate of Episcopal High School is 35%, which is lower than the national average of 79%. Episcopal High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Virginia with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Episcopal High School?

Episcopal High School famous alumni include: Senator John McCain '54, Julian Robertson '51, Todd Gray '82, T. Berry Brazelton '36, Paul de Podesta '91, Gaston Caperton '59 and Lee D. Ainslie '82.

What sports does Episcopal High School offer?

Episcopal High School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Episcopal High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.

What is Episcopal High School's ranking?

Episcopal High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered, Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.

When is the application deadline for Episcopal High School?

The application deadline for Episcopal High School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Episcopal High School located?

Episcopal High School is located in the Seminary Hill neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 1 other private schools located in Seminary Hill.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alexandria, VA is $21,023 for elementary schools and $40,250 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alexandria, VA is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).