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School Overview
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Overall
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Matriculation
A-
Academics
A+
Extracurriculars
A+
Geo & Community
B-
Reviews
A+
Top 5 All-Boys Boarding Schools in the Country
School Community
College Prep
High Quality Teachers
Athletic Programs
100% Boarding
Close in Location to D.C.
100% Boys
Join a community where boys are known, challenged, and loved.
Woodberry is a school for boys who want something else, something more than they can get at home. It’s a school for boys who love a challenge and know that a hard thing is always worth doing.
On our beautiful campus in the Virginia countryside, boys join an enduring community, develop friendships that last a lifetime, and gain a sense of self-confidence that is balanced by humility. They are mentored by teachers and coaches who devote their lives to the school and the boys who live and learn here. Together students and teachers pursue excellence in all areas of our community's life.
Woodberry students graduate as young men who are becoming the very best versions of themselves. They graduate with a sense of honor and moral purpose, thanks to the uncommon experience they’ve had here together. Together Woodberry boys are shaping what it means to be a man in today’s ever-changing world.
Woodberry is a school for boys who want something else, something more than they can get at home. It’s a school for boys who love a challenge and know that a hard thing is always worth doing.
On our beautiful campus in the Virginia countryside, boys join an enduring community, develop friendships that last a lifetime, and gain a sense of self-confidence that is balanced by humility. They are mentored by teachers and coaches who devote their lives to the school and the boys who live and learn here. Together students and teachers pursue excellence in all areas of our community's life.
Woodberry students graduate as young men who are becoming the very best versions of themselves. They graduate with a sense of honor and moral purpose, thanks to the uncommon experience they’ve had here together. Together Woodberry boys are shaping what it means to be a man in today’s ever-changing world.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$69,850
Enrollment
389
International Students
11%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$448 million
Average SAT Score
1255
Average ACT Score
26.4
Class Size
11
School Materials
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #5 | Yale University | 1 |
| #17 | Cornell University | 1 |
| #17 | Rice University | 2 |
| #25 | University of Virginia | 3 |
| #28 | New York University | 1 |
| #28 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 5 |
| #28 | Wake Forest University | 4 |
| #36 | University of California: Irvine | 1 |
| #49 | Lehigh University | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024-2025)Number of students who took AP tests
109
Number of tests taken
224
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Equivalent and Beyond
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Honors English 500
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Honors English 600
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Honors Creative Writing
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Honors Frontiers in Film and Literature
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Honors US History
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Honors US Govt. and Politics
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Honors English 500
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Honors English 600
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Honors Creative Writing
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Honors Frontiers in Film and Literature
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Honors US History
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Honors US Govt. and Politics
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Honors Constitutional Law
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Honors Atlantic World
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Honors Democracy and Dictatorship
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Honors Europe and the World
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Honors World in Flames
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Honors WWI, WWII, and the 20th Century
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Honors Geometry
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Honors Algebra 2
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Honors Intro to Calculus
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Honors Statistics
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Honors Calculus A
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Honors Calculus B
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Seminar in Advanced Math
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Independent Study in Advanced Math
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Honors Java Coding
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Honors Topics in Python
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Seminar in Advanced Coding
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Honors Physics
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Honors Chemistry
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Honors Biology
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Honors Environmental Science
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Honors Independent Study: Physics
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Honors Science Thesis Seminar
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Honors Spanish 3, 4, 5, Independent Study
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Honors French 4, 5
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Honors Latin 3
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Advanced Latin Literature
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Honors Chinese 3, 4, 5, 6
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Advanced Ceramics
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Advanced Drawing
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Advanced Painting
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Advanced Photography
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Advanced Printmaking
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Advanced Sculpture
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Honors Drama: Advanced Acting and Directing
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Honors Music Theory
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Honors Applications of Engineering
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Honors Economics
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Honors Journalism
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Honors Design and Editing for Literary Publications
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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American Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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American Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Mountain Biking
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Soccer
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Squash
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Wrestling
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Cycling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Math League
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Model United Nations
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Science Olympiad
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Speech and Debate
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Student Bands
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Boy Scouts
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Math League
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Model United Nations
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Science Olympiad
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Speech and Debate
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Student Bands
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Boy Scouts
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Student Conservation Committee
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Peer Leadership Council
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Music Production
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Lyrical Analysis
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Boys & Girls Club
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Environmental
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Chess
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Bridge
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WFS Video Game
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Fly-Fishing
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Outdoors
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Classical Languages
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Computer Science
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Investment
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Robotics
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Admission Ambassadors
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Admission Host
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1889 Society
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Saturday Night Film
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Photography
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Rod & Gun
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Ropes Course
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The Oracle
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The Talon
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WFSPN
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Minority Caucus
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Woodberry GSA
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International Forum
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Asian Affinity Association
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Latinos at Woodberry
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St. Andrew’s Chapel
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Woodberry Christian Fellowship
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Vegetable Gardening Initiative
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Fir Tree Yearbook
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Young Republicans/ Young Democrats & Young Libertarians
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Arts
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Acting
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Band
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Choir
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Directing
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Drama
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Jazz
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Acting
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Choir
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Directing
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Drama
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Speech
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Voice
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Ceramics
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Drawing
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Editing
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Filmmaking
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Painting
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Photography
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Printmaking
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Studio Art
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Woodworking
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Documentary
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Frequently Ask Questions about Woodberry Forest School
Tell me a bit about Woodberry Forest School.
Woodberry Forest School is All-boys private boarding school located in Virginia, US. It was founded 1889 , and currently has about 389 students, 11.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.woodberry.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.woodberry.org.
Does Woodberry Forest School have rigorous academic requirements?
In recent years, 38 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Woodberry Forest School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Woodberry Forest School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Woodberry Forest School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 12% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 9% go to top 25, and about 2% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Woodberry Forest School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Woodberry Forest School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Woodberry Forest School?
The total fee for Woodberry Forest School in 2024 is
$69,850 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at wfs_admissions@woodberry.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at wfs_admissions@woodberry.org .
Where is Woodberry Forest School located?
Woodberry Forest School is located in the State of Virginia of USA.
How popular is Woodberry Forest School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Woodberry Forest School is among the most popular schools, within top 80 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Woodberry Forest School has been favorited by 381 users.
Also Woodberry Forest School has been favorited by 381 users.
How do I complete an application for Woodberry Forest School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Woodberry Forest School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Woodberry Forest School’s official site: http://www.woodberry.org or call them at 540-672-6025.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Woodberry Forest School’s official site: http://www.woodberry.org or call them at 540-672-6025.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Woodberry Forest School?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Woodberry Forest School?
The overall rating for Woodberry Forest School is A.
The section ratings of Woodberry Forest School are:
A- for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Woodberry Forest School are:
A- for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
A+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital, is a vibrant city located along the Potomac River, bordered by Maryland and Virginia. Known for its neoclassical monuments and buildings, the city is home to the iconic landmarks of the U.S. government, including the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court. Washington also boasts renowned museums like the Smithsonian and cultural venues such as the Kennedy Center. As the nation’s political and cultural hub, it attracts millions of visitors each year to experience its rich history and diverse attractions.
Population (2022)
591,833
Cost of Living
Higher than average 39%
Nearby Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
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