Wakefield School vs. Highland School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wakefield School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Highland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
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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
386 students
503 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
12
54
Kindergarten Students
16
18
Grade 1 Students
32
18
Grade 2 Students
24
13
Grade 3 Students
26
25
Grade 4 Students
26
16
Grade 5 Students
29
28
Grade 6 Students
29
36
Grade 7 Students
38
39
Grade 8 Students
32
40
Grade 9 Students
39
48
Grade 10 Students
22
69
Grade 11 Students
30
48
Grade 12 Students
31
51
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
60 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
62%
Average Class Size
15
11
Number of AP Classes
11
21
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
8:1
List of Courses Offered
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
$36,000
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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%
85%
Admissions Director
Elise Scalise
Donna Tomlinson
Admissions Associate
Tara Roberts
Laura McCauley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
34
12
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubCommunity Council
Debate ClubDrone
Dungeons and DragonsEquine Service
EsportsFlag Football
Improv ClubInteract
Magic the GatheringMindful Meditation
Model UNMu Alpha Theta
Rock BandSporting Clays
Sword History & StagingTheater Club
Upper School ChoirVEX Robotics
Volleyball ClubWriting Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Theater Production
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballCross Country
Equestrian ProgramGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SquashSwimming
TennisVolleyball
Prefect
Club or Organization:
AmbassadorFrench
Honor CouncilHost
InternationalKey
LatinLit Mag
RoboticsSpanish
Yearbook