Founded in 1839, Episcopal High School offers dynamic and rigorous academics, broad and inclusive programs in arts and athletics, and a host of extracurricular activities. The School's 430 students bring a rich diversity of backgrounds and experiences to the EHS community. The 130-acre campus' pastoral setting is enhanced by access to all the resources of the Washington, D.C. area. The traditions of the School serve as a foundation for a progressive college preparatory learning environment. Athletic development, community service, and creative pursuits come together to strengthen the whole student. These complementary opportunities make Episcopal one of a kind.

Headmaster
F. Robertson Hershey
(Appointed 1998)

Location
130-acre campus in Alexandria, Virginia
10 minutes from Washington, D.C.

Students All boarding: 430 students: 55% boys, 45% girls from 31 states, the District of Columbia, and 17 countries Faculty 89 faculty: 85 percent live on campus 80 percent hold advanced degrees

Academics
Average class size: 12 (most between 8 and 14)
40 Advanced Placement and honors courses
Fully integrated technology: laptop program
Washington Tour Program
Study Abroad Opportunities

Admissions
703-933-4062 or 877-933-4347(toll-free)
Applicants accepted for entry into grades 9, 10 and 11
For the 2007-08 year: 668 applicants (197 accepted, 125 new students)

Expenses
In 2007-08, the comprehensive fee is $38,200. Additional costs include the purchase of a laptop computer (through the School), a $250 technology fee, approximately $600 for books, and spending money. With only a few exceptions, student activities (including trips to the Kennedy Center and professional sporting events) are at no additional cost to any student.

Financial Aid
Over $3 million was awarded to roughly 30 percent of the student body for 2007-08

Endowment
$148 million as of Dec. 31, 2007

Board of Trustees

Chairman of the Board: John L. Townsend III ’73

President: F. Robertson Hershey

Secretary/Treasurer: William H. de Butts III '76

Rector of the Board: The Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee

Board Membership

Dr. Lenox D. Baker, Jr. ’59
The Rt. Rev. David C. Bane, Jr. (Ex Officio)
Mrs. Kimberly D. Belk
Mr. Elwood B. Coley, Jr. ’73
Mr. Tench Coxe ’76
Mr. Thomas Clark Dashiell ’66
Mrs. Ann C. deSaussure
Mr. W.T. “Beau” Dudley
Mr. John C. Glover ’81
Mr. William R. Goodell
Mr. James A. Hardison ’75
Mr. H. Lee S. Hobson ’83
Ms. Augusta Brown Holland ’94
Mrs. Sheila Johnson
Mrs. Elise E. Joseph
Mrs. Mary T. H. Keevil
Mr. David B. Kelso ’70
The Rt. Rev. W. Michie Klusmeyer (Ex Officio)
The Rt. Rev. Peter James Lee (Ex Officio)
Mr. Frank Austin Liddell III ’82
Dr. John M. McCardell, Jr.
Mr. Randolph C. Metcalfe ’72
Mr. John Reid Murchison III ’72
Mr. Charles K. Nulsen III ’75
Mr. Bailey W. Patrick ’79
The Rt. Rev. Neff Powell (Ex Officio)
Mr. Carl Sutton Ragsdale ’58
Mr. John L. Townsend III ’73 (Chair; Ex Officio)
Mr. E. Jenner Wood III ’70

Trustees Emereti

Mr. John W. Burress III, ‘54
Mr. Cason J. Callaway, Jr. ’41
Mr. H. Gordon Leggett, Jr. ’50
Mr. George W. Logan ’63
Mr. John P. March ’38
Mr. Hugh J. Morgan, Jr. ’46