Frequently Asked Questions
What type of school is Lynnhaven?
Lynnhaven is a project based learning (PBL) independent, co-ed high school inspired by great philosophers such as John Dewey, Francis Wayland Parker, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell.
Where are you located?
1538 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228
What are your hours?
8:45 am - 2:55pm Monday - Friday
What does a student's schedule look like?
Students at Lynnhaven take three (3) - four (4) courses each semester, for a total of six (6) - eight (8) courses per year. On Fridays, students take exploratory electives like chess, or film study, and also have the opportunity to design their own learning experience. Students have the opportunity to take additional courses through our dual enrollment program.
What is the academic profile of your school?
Our School Profile highlights information about our curriculum, past student success, and necessary information for the college admissions process.
What type of organization is Lynnhaven?
Lynnhaven School is a 501c3 tax exempt charitable organization.
Are you accredited?
Lynnhaven is fully accredited by Cognia through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. We are also an accredited member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
What type of students attend Lynnhaven?
We embrace highly motivated and intellectually curious students who have their sights set on a four year college or university upon graduating from high school.
Where do your students come from?
Our students represent five counties and the City of Richmond. Both public school, private school, and previously homeschooled students make up our student body. This image shows the demographic of our students in the 2023-2024 school year.
Lynnhaven is a project based learning (PBL) independent, co-ed high school inspired by great philosophers such as John Dewey, Francis Wayland Parker, and Lucy Sprague Mitchell.
Where are you located?
1538 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228
What are your hours?
8:45 am - 2:55pm Monday - Friday
What does a student's schedule look like?
Students at Lynnhaven take three (3) - four (4) courses each semester, for a total of six (6) - eight (8) courses per year. On Fridays, students take exploratory electives like chess, or film study, and also have the opportunity to design their own learning experience. Students have the opportunity to take additional courses through our dual enrollment program.
What is the academic profile of your school?
Our School Profile highlights information about our curriculum, past student success, and necessary information for the college admissions process.
What type of organization is Lynnhaven?
Lynnhaven School is a 501c3 tax exempt charitable organization.
Are you accredited?
Lynnhaven is fully accredited by Cognia through the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. We are also an accredited member of the National Association of Independent Schools.
What type of students attend Lynnhaven?
We embrace highly motivated and intellectually curious students who have their sights set on a four year college or university upon graduating from high school.
Where do your students come from?
Our students represent five counties and the City of Richmond. Both public school, private school, and previously homeschooled students make up our student body. This image shows the demographic of our students in the 2023-2024 school year.
Do you accept senior transfers?
Yes. Lynnhaven accepts applicants through the first day of a students fourth year. Mid-year transfers during a student's fourth year will be considered on a case by case basis.
Can a student enroll part-time?
Yes. Students who are homeschooled can apply to attend part-time for one course per semester. Those students are ineligible for explore, Friday electives, athletics, Voyager, and Camp Lynnhaven. Students not enrolled full time are also ineligible for a Lynnhaven diploma.
Is there a virtual/hybrid option?
No. Lynnhaven is built on the social learning experience.
Yes. Lynnhaven accepts applicants through the first day of a students fourth year. Mid-year transfers during a student's fourth year will be considered on a case by case basis.
Can a student enroll part-time?
Yes. Students who are homeschooled can apply to attend part-time for one course per semester. Those students are ineligible for explore, Friday electives, athletics, Voyager, and Camp Lynnhaven. Students not enrolled full time are also ineligible for a Lynnhaven diploma.
Is there a virtual/hybrid option?
No. Lynnhaven is built on the social learning experience.
