EMS at a Glance

Founded: 1917

Community:
•    Located inside Harrisonburg’s northern city limits, EMHS is part of a rural and suburban community in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley.  

Enrollment: 378
•    EMES - K-5:  60
•    EMMS - 6-8:  113
•    EMHS - 9-12:  205

Day School:
•    Busing options from Bridgewater, Elkton, Harrisonburg & Waynesboro/Staunton

Boarding Students:
•    Homestay arranged by the EMHS Boarding Coordinator for up to 20 international students.  

Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:12

Faculty:
•    Certified teachers, many who are involved in profession-related associations, leadership and hobbies.

Special Services:
•    Reading and Study Skills (RSS), Individualized Intensive Instruction (III), and tutoring options are offered to students who need academic assistance.

SAT Averages - 2008:
Reading    Writing    Math    
590           587         565    

Dual Enrollment College Courses:
Upperclassmen may take college classes at adjacent Eastern Mennonite University or James Madison University across town.  EMU’s library is available to EMHS students.

Co-Curricular Summary:
•    Athletics:  interscholastic sports - 7 for boys, 7 for girls;  24 teams
•    Drama:  At least 3 productions per school year
•    Music:  Jr. & Sr. Choirs, Touring Choir, Strings, Winds, Jazz, Full Orchestra
•    Experiential Education:  Curricular-based trip enrichment program

Financial Aid:
•    EMS offers financial aid based on family need as calculated by a third party.  

Accreditation:
•    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) since 1957  
•    Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) since 2002