Miller School Of Albemarle

Charlottesville

Virginia

United States

Overview

Miller School of Albemarle is a coeducational boarding and day school for grades 8-12 and post-graduate students. It is located on a 1600-acre campus at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with a 12-acre lake for swimming and boating. The college-preparatory curriculum emphasizes educating the mind, hands, and heart within a challenging yet supportive setting. Classes average 10-12 students. All students participate in daily afternoon activities (athletics or theater) and a variety of semi-monthly faculty-led community service programs on- and off-campus.

Academics

Summary: Miller School classes meet five days a week (4 periods a day, 75 minutes each), 35 weeks a year. A 30 minute Help Session is available at the beginning and end of each school day. The school year is divided into two semesters, each of which concludes with exams. The first semester runs from August to December; the second semester runs from January to May. In early January, all students participate in a week-long minimester program. Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, and Independent Study courses are offered. The student-faculty ratio is 6:1 and the average class size is 9.

Department Director Mary Jo Burke

Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1

Average Class Size: 9

Summer Programs: Not Offered

Full Time Teachers: 26

Number of AP Courses Offered: 15

Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75%

Number of IB Courses Offered: 0

Learning Support

Evening Study Assistance
Peer Tutoring
Study Skills Assistance
Subject Tutoring
Technology Center
Writing Center

English

Classics
Creative Writing
Honors
Literature
Poetry

History

Classical History
European History
Honors
Medieval History
United States History
World History

Foreign Languages

French
Latin
Spanish

Sciences

Anatomy
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Environmental Science
Physical Science
Physics
Engineering

Math

Computer Studies

Computer Programming

Music

Individual Instructions
Music Appreciation
Music History
Music Theory
Voice

Performing / Visual Arts

Debate
Design
Drama
Drawing
Photography
Pottery
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Woodworking

Special Programs

Community Service
Internships
Leadership
Outdoor Education

Distinctive or New Programs

State-of-the-art Woodshop Photography (including Digital) Integrated Community Service Program Equestrian Program.

Campus Life

Dorm Life

Number of Dorms: 2

Average Students Per Dorm: 45

Number of Girls Dorms: 0

Number of Boys Dorms: 0

Dorm Amenities

Game Room
Laundry Facilities
Lounge
Vending Machines
Wireless Internet

Other Dorm Amenities

Facilities

Baseball Field
Basketball Court
Fitness Center
Indoor Basketball Court
Pool
Technology Center

Other Facilities

12-acre Lake
15 Miles of Hiking Trails

Clubs & Organizations

Arts & Athletics

Summary: The Miller School of Albemarle’s athletic program embodies the spirit of the school’s mission by educating the mind, hands, and heart through healthy and balanced athletic competition and team membership. For well over a century, MSA student-athletes have competed with integrity, determination, and spirit, leading teams that honor the traditions and high standards of our institution in each athletic endeavor. Most students participate in three seasons of athletics, which range from traditional team sports to our unique endurance cycling program. Art in its various forms also plays a vital role in educating the minds, hands, and hearts of Miller School of Albemarle students. Whether on stage, in front of an easel, in the darkroom, behind a table saw, or in a specially designed instrument rehearsal space, MSA students are encouraged to explore the wonders of art and to discover the richness that artistic activity can add to their lives.

Arts Department Director: Chris Celella

Athletics Department Director: James Braxton

Arts

Debate
Design
Drama
Drawing
Photography
Pottery
Public Speaking
Studio Art
Woodworking

Interscholastic Sports

Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country Running
Equestrian
Golf
Horseback Riding
Lacrosse
Mountain Biking
Skateboarding
Soccer
Tennis
Volleyball
Cycling

Recreational Sports

Alpine Skiing
Camping
Canoeing
Dance
Golf
Hiking
Kayaking
Mountain Biking
Outdoor Education
Snowboarding
Swimming
Table Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Weight Lifting

Graduates

Summary: For our students, the Miller School of Albemarle college counseling process begins in Grade 10 and continues all the way through to the spring semester of Grade 12, when our seniors learn of their college acceptances. Grade 11 is a particularly important year in the college counseling process as our juniors focus on taking their SAT exams and on narrowing the list of college and universities in which they may be interested. Each year, the School updates its College Placement Manual and seeks to provide a maximum level of assistance to our students and their parents. This assistance also includes the coordination of both on-campus visits from college representatives and off-campus trips that give both day and boarding students the opportunity to attend open houses and discovery days at colleges throughout Virginia.

Merit

Merit Scholarships: Offered

Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: 0%

Average Merit Scholarship: 5,000

Current Endowment Amount: $15,200,000

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Vital Information

Student Body Type: Coed

Total Boarding: 100

Total Day: 80

Total Enrollment: 180

Boys: 116

Girls: 64

Boarding Grades Offered: 8-12

Day Grades Offered: 8-12

School Type: Middle, High School

Dress Code: Casual

Applications Accepted: SAO

Application Deadline: February 15th

Tuition & Financial Aid

7-Day Boarding: $51,975

5-Day Boarding: $44,100

Day Tuition Fee: $24,675

Need-Based Aid: Offered

Payment Plans: Offered

Students Receiving Aid: 46%

Average Awarded: $17,000

School Finances