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The Highland School

98 Sycamore Springs Lane Ellenboro, WV 26346

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,475
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Apr. 15
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
The Highland School Photo #1 - Exploring the forests in West Virginia.
The Highland School Photo #2 - A school meeting at The Highland School
The Highland School Photo #3 - Students at The Highland School creating an impromptu puppet show.
The Highland School Photo #4 - Playing board games at the school yard picnic table.
The Highland School Photo #5 - Time to explore in depth.
The Highland School Photo #6 - Friendships that last a lifetime.
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Inquire with school
  • Enrollment: 10 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $2,475
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: Apr. 15
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

The Highland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in West Virginia for:

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Attribute
Affordability

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
Year Founded
1981

Student Body

Total Students
10 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Personal choice
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Apr. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Please see website for additional information:
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Noel McCutchan
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Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Actors GuildArts and Crafts
Conservation ClubLanguage Clubs
Music ClubScience Club
Social CommitteeTravel Club


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ski and Snowboard Club

School Notes

  • We are a democratic 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.
  • A wide variety of children do well at Highland. 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.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Highland School cost?
The Highland School's tuition is approximately $2,475 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of The Highland School?
The acceptance rate of The Highland School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 83%.
When is the application deadline for The Highland School?
The application deadline for The Highland School is Apr. 15.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in West Virginia is $10,894 for elementary schools and $10,567 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in West Virginia is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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