Your future is bright
At Rise Academy, you’ll find a supportive environment where you can achieve academic success and discover a pathway to your next step in life.
Fully accredited, independent education
Affordable tuition
Small class sizes and individualized instruction
Personal and spiritual development
Quick links
Online application
Student Interview & Shadow Day
Admissions decisions
Find more information about each step below.
Application process
Tuition overview
The cost to educate a student at Rise Academy is approximately $21,000 per year. Through the generosity of donors, all students receive a full- or partial-tuition scholarship.
The amount of tuition paid by each family is determined by household size and income. Each student’s specific tuition rate is determined by submission of financial paperwork. Tuition-paying families can make payments by one lump sum, semesterly payments (half in the fall and half in the spring), or split over 10 months by setting up a direct withdrawal.
In addition to any tuition payments, we require a $25 application fee, and all families are required to pay an annual $150 school supply fee. (The $25 application fee is applied toward the $150 fee.) School supply fees are encouraged to be paid by the first day of school.
Admission is largely based on the following criteria:
Income eligibility requirements: Family Income <120% of Area Median Income (see tuition calculator)
Residency in the East End of Richmond (within our transportation boundary)
Interview (see Step 2 below)
These factors also influence our admission decisions:
School academic records and placement test scores
Class size capacity
Family members who have attended Rise Academy (formerly Church Hill Academy) or are currently enrolled
Past school behavior reports
Recommendation of school counselor or a recent teacher
Student IEP or required accommodations
Step 1
Online application
Only completed applications will be considered.
Step 2
Interview & Shadow Day
Qualifying prospective students will be invited to an interview and Shadow Day at the school.
These will be conducted on a rolling basis during our admissions period.
Step 3
Admissions decisions
We make admissions decisions on a rolling basis during our admissions period. Families will be notified by phone and mail.
Rise Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sexual orientation, religious identity, and/or national origin in the administration of its educational policies and school administrative programs.
For additional enrollment information, contact us at 804-222-8760 or info@riseacademyrva.org.