Cortona Academy

Cortona Academy

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
13505 Dulles Technology Dr,  Herndon, VA
4.9
4.8
105 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Sharon Strauchs
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
5
Part Time Teachers
8
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
90%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

School Rankings

#6 Most Diverse Private HS in Virginia
#20 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 2 Students
William & Mary 2 Students
Loyola University Maryland 2 Students
The Catholic University of America 2 Students
Randolph-Macon College 2 Students
Auburn University 1 Students
American University 1 Students
Belmont Abbey College 1 Students
Brevard College 1 Students
Chamberlain University 1 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 3 Students
Nursing 2 Students
Physics 2 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics 2 Students
Business 1 Students
Education 1 Students
Environmental Science 1 Students
Communications 1 Students
English 1 Students
Chemical Engineering 1 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.9 5 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/15/2016
When I arrived to Cortona from a large public high school I was distraught over how bad the teacher-student ratios were and how large the student population was. This was at a high school which ranked consistently in the top 10 high schools in Virginia. After coming to Cortona I was able to have one on one meetings with teachers more often and found that there was more student participation in classes. Students were also able to take time with projects and learn more at a faster pace because of the smaller sized classes. I've been able to visit a U.S. Military base and learn about new advancements in technology as well as visit a hospital and view an actual heart transplant in action. These are just a few of the things I was able to do at Cortona Academy.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 44 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/26/2025
Cortona Academy is a homeschool that even now my son is still trying to recover from academically and emotionally. He only was there one half of his junior year- but the damage will span for much longer. We found it extremely unorganized, strangely secretive, not to mention threatening and dangerous...
1.0 other
10/21/2024
Have a lawyer look over contract before signing. Glorified home school. Save your money for a real private education.
5.0 parent
5/17/2024
We moved our child from public high school to Cortona Academy during the middle of 11th grade. Prior to the move, we had daily homework battles and so much negativity in our home. After years of struggling, he hated school and was failing. Cortona Academy's rolling enrollment saved us. They were wil...
5.0 other
1/1/2024
As a parent of 2 daughters, not only was I concerned about the lack of quality and curriculum in the public & many privite school systems, but very concerned with any school to be able to look at their unqiue gifts & talents and be able to cultivate them. I had the privelidge of working in the most...

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Cortona Academy is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 13505 Dulles Technology Dr in Herndon, in the McNair neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 105 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Cortona Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.69, and the graduation rate is 100%. The average home value in this area is $761,463. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oak Hill Christian School, Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science, Fusion Academy, and more. Learn more about what Herndon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Cortona Academy.

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