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The Discovery School Of Virginia (Closed 2025)

2697 Copper Mine Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
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School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild/Moderate Learning Differences, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Other Health Impaired
Year Founded
1998

Student Body

Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
5 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Don Williams
Admissions Associate
Mike Forman

School Notes

  • The Discovery School Of Virginia for Boys and the Discovery School of Virginia for Girls serve young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and learning problems.
  • The 318 acre boys program and 150 acre girls program are located on separate campuses in the rolling uplands of central Virginia.
  • The Discovery Schools use a group problem-solving process and the natural environment to promote a student's overall positive development.
  • The Discovery School Of Virginia for Boys and the Discovery School of Virginia for Girls serve young people who are experiencing emotional, behavioral, and learning problems.
  • The 318 acre boys program and 150 acre girls program are located on separate campuses in the rolling uplands of central Virginia.
  • The Discovery Schools use a group problem-solving process and the natural environment to promote a student's overall positive development.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Discovery School Of Virginia cost?
The Discovery School Of Virginia's tuition is approximately $60,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for The Discovery School Of Virginia?
The application deadline for The Discovery School Of Virginia is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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