North Cross School
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North Cross School is a co-educational college preparatory school from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 12 located in Roanoke, Virginia, a city nestled in a valley among the Blue Ridge Mountains.
​The North Cross experience combines the following elements to prepare students for success in the classroom and beyond: • Excellent instruction in small classes (8:1 student-to-teacher ratio and an average class size of 13 students in the Upper School;
• Co-Curricular programs including championship athletic teams, student interest groups and competitive clubs;
• The Horace G. Fralin Program for Global Studies, which offers its students travel opportunities and a global perspective in learning;
• STEM Distinction with specific requirements and a senior capstone project;
• Fine Arts Distinction with specific requirements and a senior capstone project;
• Frequent public speaking requirements from class participation, oral presentations to our long-standing senior speech tradition (a 20-minute research presentation to the student body);
​• And, requirements in the arts, world languages, community service and physical education.

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RECENT TOP-50* COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES
Amherst College                         
Barnard College
Boston College
Boston University

Bowdoin College
Carleton College
Centre College
Claremont-McKenna College
Colgate University
College of the Holy Cross
​College of William and Mary
Columbia University

Connecticut College
Davidson College
Dickinson College
Emory University
Franklin and Marshall University
​Georgia Tech


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​Gettysburg College
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Haverford College
Johns Hopkins University
Michigan State University
Middlebury College

New York University
Northeastern University
​Oberlin College
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic University
Stanford University

University of Pennsylvania
University of Virginia 

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* Top-50 determined by the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Bold indicates colleges to which North Cross graduates matriculated.
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Eleven state championships in ten years!
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ADVANCED PLACEMENT CLASSES ​
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Enrollment in AP courses is limited to three per year and  subject to departmental recommendation. Thirty-seven North Cross students were named National AP Scholars in 2019.

• Biology
• Calculus AB and BC
• Chemistry
• Comparative Government and Politics
• Computer Science A
• Computer Science Principles
• English Language & Composition
• English Literature & Composition

• French Language and Culture 
• Human Geography 
• Latin
• Physics 1 
• Spanish Language and Culture 
• Spanish Literature 
• Statistics
• Studio Art: Drawing 
• United States History 
​• World History
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The Roanoke Valley enjoys a four-season, mild climate, situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains, located 250 miles southwest of Washington, D.C., and 196 miles north of Charlotte, North Carolina. Students enjoy nearby airport and rail access to popular U.S. cities and destinations.

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PROGRAMS OFFERED
In addition to the North Cross four-year, high school diploma, international students can choose to attend the summer program at North Cross for an immersive two- or three-week academic camp that combines college-style classes with area college tours, visits to local attractions and outdoor activities.

Students at international locations may also choose to do an exchange year at North Cross to prepare for the rigors of an American college environment.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
• A command of the English language—both oral and written
• Testing and interview (Interviews can be completed online.)
• Completed online application
• TOEFL examination scores • Transcripts for the two most recent years of school
• Two teacher recommendation letters (English & Math)
​• Once a student is engaged in the admission process, they may apply for Tailored Tuition.
TUITION & FEES
The tuition for North Cross is $17,540 for eighth grade, and $19,340 for ninth through twelfth grade. Boarding students pay an additional $21,000 that includes room and board. Families should also plan for fees that cover on-campus costs, such as breakfasts and lunches, transportation, books, and testing (approx. $3,000 per year).

Financial aid is available for international applicants. Aid is offered through our Tailored Tuition program. The program discounts tuition based on the family’s financial portfolio and ability to pay. This year, over 25% of our families qualified for a Tailored Tuition. An applicant must be in an active application to the school before applying for Tailored Tuition.
BOARDING
The newly renovated Boxley Building is home to North Cross’s monitored and secured dormitory.  Students live on single-sex floors in suites accommodating three people each with a common work/social area, a separate bedroom, and an en-suite bathroom. Students can relax in the dining room while the chef prepares dinner or a weekend brunch, or in the main floor lobby area complete with gaming systems, ping-pong table, and comfortable sofas.
THE CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
North Cross is currently in the final phases of a $15 million capital campaign that has transformed the campus. The new campus now features 
• a  completely renovated and expanded Upper School and theater and art gallery;
• a new library and student center;
• and, pedestrian minded outdoor areas that connect all areas of the campus.

The Upper School construction is slated to be completed in time for the North Cross's September 8 opening in Fall 2020. The school is excited to offer the same level of facilities as its academic programs.
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AGENT RELATIONS
Agents who secure students for admission at North Cross are qualified to receive a commission. Inquire for rates. 

North Cross School 4254 Colonial Avenue Roanoke, Virginia, USA 24015
+1 540-989-6641 www.northcross.org
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4254 Colonial Avenue
Roanoke, Virginia 24018
540-989-6641 • (540) 989-7299 (FAX)

HOURS: M-F; 8AM-4PM

North Cross School is an independent, coeducational, college-preparatory day school founded in 1944 and governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees.

All contact information listed on this website is for official North Cross School business only. North Cross School does not accept unsolicited advertisements sent to school email addresses, phone numbers, or fax numbers listed on this site.

North Cross School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status in the administration of its educational, admission, financial aid or employment policies, or any other programs administered by the School. For more information, read our Inclusivity Statement.

​Accreditation
North Cross is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools. North Cross School's Junior Kindergarten is accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools who is recognized by the Board of Education pursuant to §22.1-19 of the Code of Virginia authorizes the Virginia Council for Private Education to accredit private nursery, preschool, elementary and secondary schools in Virginia
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Memberships
North Cross is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, National Association for College Admission Counseling, and Potomac and Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling, The Cum Laude Society and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.

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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Vision & Values
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Building Character
    • Board of Trustees
    • Our Head of School: Armistead Lemon '95
    • Leadership Team
    • Key Contacts
    • Campus Map
    • In the News
    • Employment Opportunities
  • ACADEMICS
    • Lower School >
      • Early Childhood Program
      • First through Third Grades
      • Fourth and Fifth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Middle School >
      • Sixth through Eighth Grades
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • Upper School >
      • Ninth through Twelfth Grades >
        • Global Studies Distinction
        • STEM Distinction
        • Fine Arts Distinction
        • Internship Program
      • Course Catalog
      • College Counseling
      • Meet Our Faculty
    • The Talfourd H. Kemper Library
    • CrossWalk for Learning Differences >
      • Meet Our Faculty
  • ARTS
    • Band
    • Chorus
    • Studio Art & Graphic Design
    • Theater
    • Friends of the Arts
  • ATHLETICS
    • Athletics Calendar
    • Teams & Schedules
    • Championships & Awards
    • Forms
    • Facilities
    • Meet Our Athletics Staff
    • Athletic Boosters
    • In the News
  • STUDENT LIFE
    • Dress Code
    • Extracurriculars
    • International Students
    • Boarding at North Cross
    • After-School Opportunities
    • Summer Programs
  • PARENT/Alumni RESOURCES
    • Log in to FACTS
    • School Calendar
    • Back-to-School
    • Student & Parent Handbook
    • Parent Opportunities
    • Key Contacts
    • Covid Protocols
    • Alumni >
      • Alumni Reunion Weekend
      • Awards
      • Athletic Hall of Fame
      • In the News
      • Class Notes
      • In Memoriam
    • Spirit Store >
      • Athletics
  • ADMISSIONS
    • What is an independent school?
    • Inquire & Tour
    • How to Apply
    • Tuition and Fees
    • International Student FAQs
    • Meet Our Team
  • GIVING
    • Make a Gift to North Cross
    • Annual Fund
    • Foundation Tax Credits Program
    • Planned Giving
    • Stock Gifts
    • The Legacy Campaign
    • Other Ways to Give
    • Corporate Sponsors
    • Meet Our Team