Blue Ridge Academy

About Blue Ridge Academy

Blue Ridge Academy is an independent, co-educational boarding school located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Founded in 1852, Blue Ridge Academy is one of the oldest and most prestigious boarding schools in the United States. The school offers a rigorous academic program, with college preparatory classes, Advanced Placement courses, and a variety of electives. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and community service opportunities. Blue Ridge Academy strives to create a safe and supportive environment for students, and the faculty and staff are dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential. With its beautiful campus, small class sizes, and strong commitment to excellence, Blue Ridge Academy is an ideal place to prepare for college and beyond.

Address:	955 Stanislaus St. San Dimas, CA 91773
Phone:	(661) 412-9363
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	6,967 students

Overview Blue Ridge Academy

Blue Ridge Academy serves 6,967 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Blue Ridge Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Blue Ridge Academy

Blue Ridge Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Blue Ridge Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.