Since 1878
About Oak Hill Academy
Helping students discover their strengths, grow in character, and prepare for what comes next.
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Dedicated to Individual Potential
Since 1878, Oak Hill Academy has been dedicated to helping students excel academically, redefine themselves in positive ways, and experience personal growth. Our legacy of nurturing individual potential continues today through rigorous academics, spiritual growth, character development, and 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 AP and dual college credit opportunities
- Focused, comfortable, small class learning environment
- Healthy limits on technology
- Nationally recognized sports programs
- 240-acre campus with diverse outdoor opportunities
Our values
A Community Guided by Purpose
At Oak Hill Academy, our core values shape our community and learning environment. A consistent, structured routine builds great habits. We prioritize integrity, honesty, ethical behavior, and mutual respect among students, staff, and the community.
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, every individual matters and contributes to our supportive, inclusive community.
Our mission
The Power of Transformation
Our structured, supportive environment empowers students to discover their potential, develop a love for learning, and build resilience and independence. Students build lifelong friendships and prepare for success in college and beyond in a community that feels like home.
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
Room to Discover
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, our 240-acre campus blends natural beauty with academic facilities, athletic courts, and an equestrian center. This serene setting encourages concentration, reflection, and discovery.
A small, diverse community
Known by Name
Oak Hill is small by design, enrolling up to 150 students per year. Our community typically represents 30+ countries and over 25 states. Small classes, 24/7 supervision, and dedicated support staff help each student feel valued and challenged to grow.
A supportive academic environment
Learning Built Around Each Student
Small Class Sizes
With an average of just 9 students per class, Oak Hill provides a personalized learning experience. Faculty can give each student individual attention and make room for engaging discussion and collaboration.
Academics
Our curriculum includes AP, Honors, and dual enrollment classes, alongside subjects such as broadcasting, equestrian studies, and astronomy. Students are challenged to grow academically and discover new interests.
College Placement
Staff provide one-on-one help with college entrance exams and applications. Graduates have been accepted at state universities, liberal arts colleges, art schools, and technical institutes.
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Growth That Lasts
At Oak Hill Academy, students discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and reach new heights. Our approach turns potential into achievement through structure, support, and opportunities to try something new.
“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.”