About Oak Hill Academy
For over 140 years, Oak Hill Academy has been dedicated to helping students excel academically and offers an opportunity for students to redefine themselves in positive ways and experience personal growth. Our legacy of nurturing individual potential continues today, as we provide a unique blend of rigorous academics, spiritual growth, character development, and extraordinary opportunities for discovery in a distraction-free, “home away from home” environment.
- Supportive and invested community of highly qualified faculty and staff
- Comprehensive college preparatory curriculum, with opportunities for AP and dual college credit
- Focused, comfortable, small class sized learning environment
- Healthy limits on technology
- Nationally recognized sports programs
- 240-acre campus with diverse outdoor opportunities
Our Values
At Oak Hill Academy, we’re guided by a set of core values that shape our community and learning environment. We value a consistent, structured routine that builds great habits. We prioritize integrity, honesty and ethical behavior in all aspects of life. Mutual respect among students, staff, and the community is paramount. We strive for excellence in academics, athletics, and personal growth, encouraging students to take ownership of their actions and learning. We do all of this with a consistent reminder of God’s love for us, as children of God.
Above all, we create a supportive, inclusive environment where every individual matters and contributes to our vibrant community.
The Perfect Setting for Young Minds to Grow
Our Mission
At Oak Hill, we believe in the power of transformation. Our structured, supportive environment empowers students to discover their true potential, develop a love for learning, and build resilience and independence. Our students build lifelong friendships and prepare for success in college and beyond, all within a nurturing community that feels like a home away from home.
Mission Statement: Oak Hill Academy inspires academic success, cultivates personal growth, and personifies a healthy community while fostering relationships among students, families, and our school. We are a co-educational Baptist-affiliated boarding school that provides a college preparatory education (Grades 8-12) in a small, structured, and nurturing environment.
Our Campus
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, our 240-acre campus offers a unique blend of natural beauty and modern facilities. This serene, distraction-free setting promotes concentration and personal reflection, while our state-of-the-art academic facilities, athletic courts, and equestrian center provide all the resources students need to excel.
A Small, Diverse Community
Oak Hill is small by design, enrolling up to 150 students per year. Our diverse community, representing 10-15 countries and over 20+ states, provides a rich, multicultural learning environment. This global perspective, combined with small class sizes, 24/7 supervision, and our dedicated support staff, ensures that every student feels valued and supported, as they are challenged to grow.
A Supportive Academic Environment
Small Class Sizes
With an average of just 9 students per class, Oak Hill provides a uniquely personalized learning experience. This intimate setting allows our highly qualified faculty to give individual attention to each student, promoting engaging discussions and collaborative learning.
Academics
Oak Hill’s rigorous curriculum challenges students to reach their full potential. Our program offers AP, Honors, and dual enrollment classes, alongside courses in unique subjects such as broadcasting, equestrian studies, and astronomy, promoting academic growth and personal discovery.
College Placement
Our staff works with each student to provide one-on-one help preparing for college entrance exams and navigating college applications. This personalized support has helped our students get accepted at a wide range of schools—including big state universities, small liberal arts colleges, specialized art schools, and technical institutes.
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Potential Fulfilled
At Oak Hill Academy, we create an environment where students discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and reach new heights. Our unique approach nurtures personal growth, turning potential into achievement.
Oak Hill Academy has created a very structured, learning environment. Their system provides individual student motivation, utilizing an educational team approach. This rural mountain setting offering constant pastoral scenes, is simply a recipe for success. There are no city distractions, no shopping centers, no traffic, only nature at its best.
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