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The Highland School

Private, boarding school in Ellenboro, West Virginia, United States

39°18′18.7″N 81°3′9.3″W / 39.305194°N 81.052583°W / 39.305194; -81.052583InformationTypePrivate, boardingEstablished1981; 43 years ago (1981)FoundersCharlotte and Steve LandvoigtCEEB code490557NCES School IDA0702439^[1]Faculty4GenderCo-educationalEnrollment11 (2015^[1])Campus typeRuralAnnual tuition$2,475/day student
$20,825/boarding studentWebsitewww.thehighlandschool.org

The Highland School is a democratic school for day and boarding students in Ellenboro, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1981 by Charlotte and Steve Landvoigt. The school was inspired by the Summerhill School in Suffolk, England and is similar to the Sudbury model of democratic schooling. Its boarding program is a unique feature in the United States.^{[citation needed]}

The Highland School has hosted students from all over the world including Japan, France, Germany, Switzerland and the Philippines. International students interact with day students from central West Virginia and boarding students from other regions of the United States.

References

^ ^a ^b "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for The Highland School". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved Nov 28, 2015.