Lynnhaven School

What Lynnhaven School does

Lynnhaven School is a private, 501c3 non-profit independent school serving students in grades 8–12 on a 30-acre campus in Henrico County, Virginia (Richmond metro), with a parallel fully accredited virtual program called Lynnhaven Online that extends its reach to grades 6–12 across all 50 states. The school's core product is a progressive education curriculum grounded in John Dewey's experiential learning philosophy, featuring hands-on interdisciplinary studies, field-based learning, a 1:1 laptop program, dual enrollment with Briar Cliff University, the AP Capstone Diploma Program, a four-year Seminar sequence, the House System for cross-grade community building, and a Speaker Series. It reports a 100% college acceptance rate and an average of 100 service hours per student, with a stated outcome focus on producing resilient, lifelong learners who did not thrive in traditional school environments.

The business model is primarily tuition-driven. On-campus tuition is $24,500 per year for grades 9–12 and $17,500 for grade 8, supplemented by a $300 technology fee, $450 curriculum fee, $175 sustainability fee, $500 activity fee, $150 senior fee, and a one-time $600 new student fee. Lynnhaven Online generates revenue per course ($400 student-paced, $450/semester teacher-led, $475/semester dual enrollment) plus a $75 one-time technology fee. Non-tuition revenue includes the Lynnhaven Forever Fund annual giving program (six giving circles) and a Planned Giving program covering bequests, charitable trusts, IRA rollovers, and gift annuities. The school is accredited by Cognia (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) and is a member of NAIS and NACAC, and participates in VISAA for athletics. Founded in 2010 by Dr. Johnathan Harris and originally operating as Lynnhaven Academy, the school is now preparing for a leadership transition, with Daniela Fenwrick assuming the Head of School role in July 2026. Operational expansion is in progress on multiple fronts: Lynnhaven Online launched in Fall 2025, Lynx Athletics launches in Fall 2026 with phased buildout through 2028, and on-campus programming was extended to grade 8.

Name

Lynnhaven School

Legal name

Lynnhaven School

Website

https://lynnhavenschool.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lynnhaven School is a private 501c3 non-profit independent school in Henrico, Virginia, serving grades 8–12 on a 30-acre progressive education campus, with the recently launched Lynnhaven Online extending accredited virtual learning to grades 6–12 nationwide. The school generates revenue primarily through tuition ($17,500–$24,500/yr), fees, donations, and per-course online enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Homeschool Programs & Online Curriculum Schools (EDAJADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Time Virtual K–12 Schools (Statewide/Cyber Charters & District Programs) (EDAJADAA), Virtual CTE & Career Pathways Programs (K–12) (EDAJADAL)

Keywords

• Progressive education
• Experiential learning
• Private secondary school
• College preparatory
• Virtual learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for grades 8-12. Tuition covers core academic courses, classroom resources, field studies, campus activities, and community-based projects. Approximately 70% of annual budget dedicated to faculty and staff compensation.
2. Fees: Additional fees including technology fee ($300), curriculum fee ($450), sustainability fee ($175), activity fee ($500), senior fee ($150), and new student fee ($600). Supports student programs, family engagement, technology infrastructure, and school operations.
3. Lynnhaven Forever Fund (Donations): Annual giving program with six giving circles (Friends, Builder, Navigator, Explorer, Innovator, Sustainer) supporting enhanced clubs, experiential field trips, professional development, classroom equipment, and student leadership development.
4. Planned Giving: Legacy giving through bequests, charitable lead trusts, charitable remainder trusts, gifts of real estate, charitable IRA rollover, gift annuities, life insurance designations, and beneficiary designations on financial accounts.
5. Lynnhaven Online Course Fees: Virtual learning program revenue from per-course fees: Student Paced Courses $400/course, Teacher Led Courses $450/semester, Dual Enrollment $475/semester starting, plus $75 one-time technology fee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lynnhaven School is a private, 501c3 nonprofit progressive high school serving grades 8-12 on a 30-acre campus in Henrico, Virginia (Richmond metro). It delivers student-centered, experiential learning rooted in John Dewey's philosophy, including interdisciplinary studies, field-based learning, AP Capstone, dual enrollment with Briar Cliff University, and college counseling (100% college acceptance rate). The school also operates Lynnhaven Online, a fully accredited virtual learning program powered by Imagine Learning for grades 6-12 across all 50 states.

Product overview

Lynnhaven School offers a portfolio of educational products centered around its core on-campus progressive high school for grades 8-12, complemented by Lynnhaven Online (a virtual learning extension launched in Fall 2025), dual enrollment partnerships with Briar Cliff University, the AP Capstone Diploma Program, and Lynx Athletics launching in Fall 2026. The school also hosts the Lynnhaven Speaker Series as a community engagement feature. Programs emphasize experiential learning, student agency, and real-world application.

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Products and services

• Lynnhaven School (On-Campus Program) A co-ed private progressive secondary school for grades 8-12 offering experiential, student-centered education on a 30-acre campus in Henrico, Virginia. Includes interdisciplinary studies, field-based learning, 1:1 laptops, college counseling with 100% acceptance rate, AP Capstone, dual enrollment, and average 100 service hours per student.
• Lynnhaven Online Fully accredited, college-preparatory virtual learning program for grades 6-12 powered by Imagine Learning, offering NCAA-compliant courses, AP coursework, dual enrollment, and CTE options. Available nationwide with rolling enrollment through Student Paced ($400/course), Teacher Led ($450/semester), and Dual Enrollment (starting $475/semester) formats.
• Dual Enrollment Program Partnership with Briar Cliff University enabling eligible Lynnhaven students to earn transferable college credit while completing high school on the Lynnhaven campus. Courses taught virtually online by Briar Cliff professors; credits issued directly by Briar Cliff (HLC-accredited) and transferable nationwide.
• Lynx Athletics Athletic program for Lynnhaven School students launching Fall 2026, beginning with boys & girls cross country and basketball, with phased expansion through 2028 to include track, golf, tennis, soccer, wrestling, and swimming & diving. Competes in the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA).
• AP Capstone Diploma Program College-level program in which students complete AP Seminar, AP Research, and four additional AP courses within Lynnhaven's student-centered environment to earn the AP Capstone Diploma, demonstrating college-level research, argumentation, and collaboration skills.
• Lynnhaven Seminar Program Four-year seminar sequence: Freshman Seminar (transition support), Sophomore Seminar (career exploration with job shadowing), Junior Seminar (SAT prep and college planning), and Senior Seminar (college applications and life readiness).

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Imagine LearningcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Lynnhaven Online powered by Imagine Learning provides accredited, standards-aligned curriculum for grades 6-12 nationwide. Platform enables Student Paced Courses and Teacher Led Courses with NCAA-compliant courses, official transcripts issued by Lynnhaven School.
• Briar Cliff UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual Enrollment partnership allowing eligible Lynnhaven students to earn transferable college credit while completing high school. Briar Cliff professors teach virtually online, providing authentic college-level experience. Credits are issued directly by Briar Cliff and eligible for transfer to colleges nationwide. Briar Cliff is regionally accredited through HLC and member of NAIA.
• Chesapeake Bay FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization collaboration for James River Case Study unit within Environmental Science curriculum. Students participate in conservation projects and restoration efforts as part of experiential learning.
• Dominion EnergyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy partnership supporting Lynnhaven's energy-conscious campus environment. Contributes to school's sustainability initiatives.
• TADS (School and Student Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationSSS through TADS platform used for tuition assistance applications, allowing families to submit financial information securely. Lynnhaven uses this for fair, consistent tuition assistance decisions based on demonstrated need.
• Virginia General AssemblyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents visit Virginia General Assembly to meet with policymakers, discuss environmental legislation and public policy as part of civic engagement in experiential learning.
• Virginia 529minorOthersVirginia 529 plans accepted for private K-12 education up to $10,000 per year per child, providing families tax-advantaged funding options.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Outschool: Marketplace for online classes and supplemental learning for K-12 students, including homeschoolers; overlapping addressable audience with Lynnhaven Online but more flexible, à-la-carte delivery model.
• Big Picture Learning: Network of progressive, experiential-focused schools serving students who don't thrive in traditional classrooms; highly comparable mission and pedagogy to Lynnhaven, though operating as a school-design network rather than a single institution.
• Khan Lab School: Independently operated lab school experimenting with blended, mastery-based, and online-and-in-person learning models; comparable as a younger, mission-driven alternative school exploring new modalities of education.

Broad incumbents

• The Nueva School: Independent K-12 progressive school on the West Coast with a similar experiential, student-centered pedagogy and gifted-learner focus; comparable on values, mission, and admissions positioning although geographically distant.
• City and Country School: Independent progressive K-8 school in New York built on experiential, child-centered pedagogy; aligns with Lynnhaven's experiential learning philosophy and inclusive curriculum approach.
• Sidwell Friends School: Elite Washington, D.C.-area independent K-12 school with strong college-counseling outcomes and a college-preparatory focus; benchmark on the high end for what a fully built private K-12 with sports, AP, and 100% college placement can look like at scale.
• BASIS Independent Schools: Network of private college-prep K-12 schools emphasizing accelerated academics and outcomes; comparable as a competing independent K-12 model with multiple campuses and a premium tuition structure.

Direct peers

• Stanford Online High School: Accredited, fully online college-preparatory program for grades 7-12 with selective admissions and rigorous academic offerings; a high-end benchmark for what a national online private school program can become at scale.
• Laurel Springs School: Accredited online K-12 college-preparatory program serving students nationwide with NCAA-compliant and AP courses; directly overlaps with Lynnhaven Online's value proposition to homeschool families and student-athletes.
• Oak Meadow: Accredited progressive K-12 school with a strong homeschool and online curriculum offering—the closest analog to Lynnhaven's combined progressive on-campus + accredited online curriculum model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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