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Overview

North Cross School, located in Roanoke, Virginia and serving families in Southwest Virginia is a private, independent college-preparatory, day and boarding school grounded in a strong liberal arts and science curriculum combined with exceptional co-curricular art and athletic programs. Dorm Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqtHkYofCPk Campus Tour Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrK6HD9okhA
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Official information of North Cross School in 2024 | FindingSchool
B Boarding
B Matriculation
B Academics
B Extracurricular activities
B- Community
B- Reviews
B+ Int. student mgmt
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: No
Tuition: $55,000
# of Students: 588
Teacher:Student: 1:8
International Student: 16%
AP Courses: 21
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 91%
SAT: 1253/1600
#188

US Boarding School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#25 University of Virginia 9
#28 New York University 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#55 Rhodes College 1
#55 University of Miami 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 3
LAC #16 Haverford College 1
#83 Elon University 1
#83 Michigan State University 1
#103 Saint Louis University 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
#103 University of South Florida 1
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 3
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
#120 Roanoke College 1
#127 University of Kentucky 1
#136 University of La Verne 1
#149 University of Mary Washington 1
LAC #30 Bryn Mawr College 1
#166 Quinnipiac University 1
#166 Virginia Commonwealth University 1
LAC #38 Skidmore College 1
LAC #50 The University of the South 3
LAC #55 Centre College 1
#317 East Tennessee State University 1
Anderson University 1
Berry College 1
College of Charleston 2
Ferrum College 1
Flagler College 1
Illinois Wesleyan University 1
Parsons The New School for Design 1
Radford University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 21)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Government and Politics
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Government and Politics
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Latin
Physics 1
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
Statistics
United States History
World History
European History
English Language and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(Total 13)
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Swimming
Baseball
Lacrosse
Golf
Track and Field
Cross Country
Football
Soccer
Tennis
Basketball
Swimming
Baseball
Lacrosse
Golf
Track and Field
Field Hockey
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 7)
Band
Chorus
Theater
2D Studio Art
Digital Art
Graphic Design
Portfolio
Band
Chorus
Theater
2D Studio Art
Digital Art
Graphic Design
Portfolio
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 22)
Student Council Association
Historical Fiction Book Club
International Thespian Society
Coding Club
Chess Club
Debate Club
Green Club
Guitar Club
Model Building Club
Model UN
Student Council Association
Historical Fiction Book Club
International Thespian Society
Coding Club
Chess Club
Debate Club
Green Club
Guitar Club
Model Building Club
Model UN
NCS Rocks
Robotics Club
Save The Next Girl Chapter
Ski Club
Tutoring Club
​American Red Cross Club
Calliope
Gender Sexuality and Allies
​Girls Who Code
Media Club
​Spelling Bee Club
Willis Hall Herald
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Contact Info

Official website
4254 Colonial Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA 24018-0240
540-989-6641
mgilliland@northcross.org
Virginia

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1944
Campus Size: 77 acres
Boarding Rate: 14%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 03/01
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo, IELTS, TOEFL
School Code:
SSAT: 2276

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 4)
4.8/ 5

Detailed Review

(Total 1)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
5.0 / 5 Campus
4.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
5.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 1)

Frequently Ask Questions about North Cross School

01.
Tell me a bit about North Cross School.
North Cross School is Co-ed private boarding school located in Raleigh, Virginia, US. It was founded 1944, and currently has about 588 students, 16.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.northcross.org.
06.
Where is North Cross School located?
North Cross School is located in the State of Virginia of USA. The closest major city is Raleigh, which is about 125 miles away from school. Most families can choose Raleigh-Durham International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does North Cross School have rigorous academic requirements?
North Cross School is offering 21 AP courses.

In recent years, -1 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

North Cross School also have 91% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is North Cross School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, North Cross School is among the most popular schools, within top 627 for all US schools.

Also North Cross School has been favorited by 11 users.
03.
Where do North Cross School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021, some students attended University of Pennsylvania, Johns Hopkins University, University of Virginia, New York University and United States Naval Academy.
08.
How to start with an application with North Cross School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about North Cross School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit North Cross School’s official site: http://www.northcross.org or call them at 540-989-6641.
04.
What is the application requirement for North Cross School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, North Cross School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to North Cross School?
Yes, here are few: Roanoke Adventist Preparatory, Montessori Children's House, I and First Baptist Church Child Care Center.

The closest major city is Raleigh. You can find out more schools near Raleigh here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for North Cross School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for North Cross School in 2024 is $52,000 , 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 mgilliland@northcross.org .
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What is the FindingSchool rating for North Cross School?
The overall rating for North Cross School is B.

The section ratings of North Cross School are:
B for Matriculation
B for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
B- for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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