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Waterville Valley Academy

Independent school · Grades 9–12

Waterville Valley, NH

88 Boulder Path Rd, Waterville Valley, NH 03215

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in New Hampshire
  • Serving families in Waterville Valley since at least 2011

Waterville Valley Academy is an independent private school in Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 22 students and around 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of independent high schools in New Hampshire. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 171 days a year. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
22
Teachers
8.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
2.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 5 girls, 17 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 8 hours
School year
171 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of independent high schools in New Hampshire (3 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of independent high schools in New Hampshire.
    • Compared with 11 independent high schools in New Hampshire.

    Students by survey year

    78’11–1213’13–1467’15–1628’17–1818’19–2026’21–2222’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    92
    106
    116
    128

    Student body

    White95%
    Hispanic or Latino5%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in New Hampshire

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Waterville Valley Academy whether it takes part.

    More about New Hampshire's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Waterville Valley Academy

    What grades does Waterville Valley Academy serve?

    Waterville Valley Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Waterville Valley Academy?

    About 22 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Waterville Valley Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. New Hampshire has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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