About Lynnhaven
Lynnhaven School is a progressive independent high school founded in 2010 by education leader Johnathan Harris, who wanted to build a HAVEN "that accepts students for who and where they are, cared for them as individuals, worked with their hopes, embraced their dreams and stayed with them along their journey.
When Mr. Harris was growing up in rural southwest Virginia, as the youngest of five children, he often felt like school was in the way. What he wanted to be doing was playing outside on his farm, playing baseball, or working at the “animal hospital” where his late mother had worked. His sister Jennifer felt the same way. She equally loved animals and grew a passion for helping people, which led to a nursing career. She felt that learning was a lot of fun, but that school itself just wasn’t built for her. Mr. Harris and Jennifer would talk about what the “perfect” school would look like. Small, fun, hands-on, free of bullying, with problem-solving at the core of learning and teachers who could connect with and care for their students. It needed to be a safe place.
Mr. Harris always kept those conversations tucked away in his memory. While he was in college, preparing to be a teacher, Jennifer passed away after years of health complications. After teaching and working in administration for a little over a decade, the dream that started between him and his sister surfaced again. Mr. Harris knew that the only way to actualize what he and Jennifer envisioned as if he created it himself. In 2010, Lynnhaven was born. “Lynn” in memory of his sister, Jennifer Lynn Harris, and “Haven" to represent the safe place of refuge they always wished school could be.
When Mr. Harris was growing up in rural southwest Virginia, as the youngest of five children, he often felt like school was in the way. What he wanted to be doing was playing outside on his farm, playing baseball, or working at the “animal hospital” where his late mother had worked. His sister Jennifer felt the same way. She equally loved animals and grew a passion for helping people, which led to a nursing career. She felt that learning was a lot of fun, but that school itself just wasn’t built for her. Mr. Harris and Jennifer would talk about what the “perfect” school would look like. Small, fun, hands-on, free of bullying, with problem-solving at the core of learning and teachers who could connect with and care for their students. It needed to be a safe place.
Mr. Harris always kept those conversations tucked away in his memory. While he was in college, preparing to be a teacher, Jennifer passed away after years of health complications. After teaching and working in administration for a little over a decade, the dream that started between him and his sister surfaced again. Mr. Harris knew that the only way to actualize what he and Jennifer envisioned as if he created it himself. In 2010, Lynnhaven was born. “Lynn” in memory of his sister, Jennifer Lynn Harris, and “Haven" to represent the safe place of refuge they always wished school could be.
You are expected to be nothing but the real you, always.
Why Lynnhaven?Education at Lynnhaven isn’t about a classroom and four walls. It is about the experience and opportunities to grow, learn, and lead.
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Our MissionLynnhaven School provides an independent and creative learning environment built on principles of excellence and compassion.
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AccreditationLynnhaven School is accredited and holds membership with many organizations.
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6 Average Class Size1000 Average total student service hours |
6:1 Student Teacher Ratio100% Percent of students getting their college of choice |
27 Field Trips Per Year50% Percent of students that participate in sports & clubs |
Recent college acceptances of our students
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