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B 4.5 Virginia, US
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Ranking Basis

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Scoring Mechanism: Each of the 46 distinct data points is evaluated using unique mathematical models, scoring based on its position within the overall data distribution.

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The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

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The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension]: Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews]: FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B
Matriculation B
Academics B+
Extracurriculars B-
Community B
Reviews B+
Stuart Hall is a remarkable place. The three things that make us different from other schools (European or American), are 1. Our culture of kindness and acceptance 2. Our in-town boarding location and 3. Our personal attention towards every student and their academic goals. More importantly, we have students from 21 countries, and they find the distance is manageable and love being at Stuart Hall. We are just three hours from Dulles International Airport, where there are direct flights to most major airports.

School Culture:
At STU it's cool to be you. There is a sense that students come to Stuart Hall to explore who they are and to find friends who share their passions and interests. It's a diverse community where international and American students mix and become friends, where soccer players are best friends with art students, and where your age matters less than your interests. Everyone finds a niche here, and you never have to worry about where or how you'll fit in.

Location:
Unlike most boarding schools in the US or Europe, we are close to the action, not far flung into the countryside. In a town of 24,000 people, and voted one of the "Best small towns in America" and "Best Main Street" in America, the location is important to who we are. The dorms are located just blocks away from coffee shops, restaurants, movie theaters, etc. There's a lot to do here, and it feels like being in university, but in a safe environment in which to grow. Our curriculum is intertwined with the town, and students will often have classes at a business downtown or work with one of our local museums or institutions on a project.

Personal approach:
Whether your goal is a pre-medical program or an art school, you can achieve it at Stuart Hall. Our 1:6 teacher to student ratio means that you'll have personal support throughout high school to help you determine and achieve your goals. Combined with our strong advisory program and robust college counseling office, our students are well-prepared for the next step after graduation.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$66000
Enrollment
150
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
60%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$5 millions
AP
13
Average SAT Score
1232
Average ACT Score
21
Class Size
12
Boarding %
40%

Matriculation

(2022)
Ranking University/College Students
#5 Yale University 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#42 Boston University 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1
#57 Penn State University Park 2
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 2
#72 Reed College 1
#79 North Carolina State University 1
LAC #17 Smith College 1
#89 St. Mary's College of Maryland 1
#103 Clark University 1
#103 Drexel University 1
#103 Temple University 1
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
#107 Randolph-Macon College 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#122 Illinois Institute of Technology 1
#127 Seattle University 1
#151 James Madison University 1
#166 Virginia Commonwealth University 1
LAC #36 Oberlin College 1
#219 University of Maine 1
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
Berklee College of Music 1
Blue Ridge Community College 1
Christopher Newport University 1
Columbus College of Art and Design 1
Flagler College 1
University of British Columbia 1
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2020 2015-2019 2016-2018 Total
All schools 19 11 11 16 33
#1 Princeton University 1 +admitted 1
#5 Yale University 1 1
#7 Duke University 1 +admitted 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#9 Brown University 1 +admitted 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 +admitted 1
#21 University of Michigan 1 +admitted 1
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#22 Georgetown University 1 +admitted 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 +admitted 1
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +admitted 1
#28 University of Florida 1 +admitted 1
#28 University of California: Davis 1 1 + 2
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1 + 2
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#35 New York University 1 + 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1
#40 University of Washington 1 +admitted 1
#43 Boston University 1 1 +admitted 2
#47 University of Georgia 1 +admitted 1
#47 Lehigh University 1 + 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 +admitted 1
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 1 + 2
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 +admitted 1
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 +admitted 4
#53 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1
#56 Purdue University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#57 Penn State University Park 2 1 +admitted 3
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 + 1
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1
#60 North Carolina State University 1 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 2 1 + 3
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1
#89 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1
#89 Temple University 1 1
#98 Drexel University 1 1 +admitted 2
#98 Illinois Institute of Technology 1 1 + 2
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 1
#105 American University 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 1 + 2
#115 Howard University 1 + 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 + 1 + 2
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#124 James Madison University 1 1
#133 Elon University 1 + 1
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1
#137 University of Alabama 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#142 Virginia Commonwealth University 1 1
#142 Clark University 1 1
#163 Seattle University 1 1
#249 University of Maine 1 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2020 2015-2019 2016-2018 Total
All schools 7 4 2 5 7
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 +admitted 1
#11 Barnard College 1 + 1
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1
#16 Smith College 1 1
#16 Davidson College 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#16 Harvey Mudd College 1 + 1
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 1 + 1 +admitted 3
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1 +admitted 2
#30 Bryn Mawr College 1 +admitted 1
#34 Mount Holyoke College 1 + 1 + 2
#35 Occidental College 1 +admitted 1
#36 Oberlin College 1 1
#39 Kenyon College 1 +admitted 1
#39 Denison University 1 + 1
#46 Dickinson College 1 1
#67 Reed College 1 1
#82 St. Mary's College of Maryland 1 1
#107 Randolph-Macon College 1 1
#165 Randolph College 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2022 2021 2020 2015-2019 2016-2018 Total
All schools 1 1 0 0 0
#2 University of British Columbia 1 1 + 2

AP Scores

(2019-2020)
Number of students took AP test
66
Number of tests taken
116
84%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP

(13)
Biology
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Biology
Environmental Science
Chemistry
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
English Literature and Composition
English Language and Composition
Physics 1
World History
Calculus AB
Seminar
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(7)
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Tennis
Strength and Conditioning
Cross Country
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
Tennis
Strength and Conditioning
Cross Country
Ultimate Frisbee
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(14)
Moot Court
Natural Art
Traditional Woodworking
Yearbook
Esports
Creative Writing
Moot Court
Natural Art
Traditional Woodworking
Yearbook
Esports
Creative Writing
Theatre
Fiber Arts
Film Studies
Fencing
Comitatus
French Pastry and Baking
Dance
Vocal Ensemble
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Arts

(7)
Music Theory
Art
Music
2D Art
Band
Theater
Music Theory
Art
Music
2D Art
Band
Theater
3D Art
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Contact Info

http://www.stuarthallschool.org
P. O. Box 210, Staunton, VA 24402
888-306-8926
admissions@stuart-hall.org
Virginia

Basic Info

Co-ed
Boarding Grades: 8-12
Rural
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1844
Campus Size: 15 acres
Boarding Rate: 40%
Religious Affiliation: Giáo hội Anh

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, International Admission Visits, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS, TOEFL Jr., Duolingo
School Code:
TOEFL: 8642
SSAT: 7540

Frequently Ask Questions about Stuart Hall School

Tell me a bit about Stuart Hall School.
Stuart Hall School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Virginia, US. It was founded 1844 , and currently has about 150 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.stuarthallschool.org.
Does Stuart Hall School have rigorous academic requirements?
Stuart Hall School is offering 13 AP courses.

Stuart Hall School also have 60% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Stuart Hall School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2022, some students attended Yale University, University of California: Davis, Boston University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Washington and Lee University.
What is the application requirement for Stuart Hall School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Stuart Hall School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Stuart Hall School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Stuart Hall School in 2024 is $66,000 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 admissions@stuart-hall.org .
Where is Stuart Hall School located?
Stuart Hall School is located in the State of Virginia of USA.
How popular is Stuart Hall School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Stuart Hall School is among the most popular schools, within top 167 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Stuart Hall School has been favorited by 140 users.
How to start with an application with Stuart Hall School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Stuart Hall School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Stuart Hall School’s official site: http://www.stuarthallschool.org or call them at 888-306-8926.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Stuart Hall School?
Yes, here are few: Fishburne Military School, Miller School of Albemarle and Blue Ridge School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Stuart Hall School?
The overall rating for Stuart Hall School is B.

The section ratings of Stuart Hall School are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B- for Extracurriculum
B for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Washington, District of Columbia
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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