Middleburg Academy
Middleburg Academy was a co-educational, nonsectarian, independent secondary school, set on a historic campus of more than 95 acres (38 ha) in Middleburg, Virginia. On June 17, 2020 Middleburg Academy announced its full closure.
| Middleburg Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
  Middleburg Academy | |
35321 Notre Dame Lane , , 20117 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°59′20″N 77°47′7″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private Independent Secondary School, Coeducational |
| Motto | "Learn, Lead, Serve" |
| Head of School | (Vacant) |
| Faculty | 19.6[1] |
| Grades | 8-12 |
| Enrollment | 124 (2016[1]) |
| Campus size | 95 acres (38 ha) |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Dragons |
| Team name | Dragons |
| Accreditation | VAIS (Virginia Association of Independent Schools), National Association of Independent Schools, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [2] |
| Dean of Students | Zachary Rogers (Acting) |
| Athletic Director | Lauren Will |
| Website | www |
Background
Middleburg Academy was founded in 1965. Originally a girls boarding school, in 1990 it became a co-educational day school. In 2000, the school was purchased by the Board of Trustees and in 2009 became a fully independent, nonsectarian school. It closed in June 2020.
Education and extracurriculars
The school is open to students of all faiths who seek an independent, co-educational, college preparatory high school in the Northern Virginia area. Of the twenty-seven full-time members of faculty, seventeen hold one or more advanced degrees with five holding PhDs. Advanced placement (AP) courses are offered in all academic disciplines.
Students participate in a variety of clubs and organizations such as Green Club, Spirit Club, Yearbook, Student Council, and the Varsity Club. All students must be accepted into one four-year accredited college, pass all classes in their senior year, and fulfill an annual mandatory twenty-five hour community service prerequisite in order to graduate.
Each student is assigned to an Advisory group, which is a group of ten to twelve students and one faculty member. Advisory groups meet twice a week. The faculty member acts as a liaison to parents for information about upcoming school activities and for a first contact when students need guidance.
Athletics
More than 90% of Middleburg Academy Students participate in athletics. Middleburg Academy has a variety of athletics including basketball, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, cross-country, baseball, golf, volleyball, swimming, and tennis teams. There is a no-cut sports policy allowing for all of the students to be a member on a sports team.
Notes and references
- "Private School Universe Survey". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- Institution Summary, AdvancED, Retrieved 2012-07-10