A Curriculum That Challenges, Inspires, and Prepares
At Ashford Ridge Academy, academic excellence is not a destination — it is a daily practice. Our college-preparatory program cultivates intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and the confidence to lead in any field.
Six Pillars of an Ashford Ridge Education
From advanced sciences to studio arts, every student builds a personalized academic path guided by expert faculty.
College Preparatory
A rigorous four-year curriculum featuring 22 AP courses, Harkness-method seminars, and individualized college counseling from day one.
Learn MoreVisual Arts
Drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, and digital media taught by working artists in the Whitfield Arts Center’s state-of-the-art studios.
Learn MoreSTEM
Advanced coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, and engineering with hands-on lab research and regional science competition teams.
Humanities
Literature, history, philosophy, and ethics explored through Socratic discussion, primary-source analysis, and interdisciplinary research projects.
Performing Arts
Theatre, orchestra, concert band, and choral ensembles with three mainstage productions per year and regional festival participation.
Athletics
Twenty-four varsity programs with a 100% co-curricular participation rate, developing discipline, teamwork, and competitive excellence through sport.
Academic Excellence, Measured
AP Courses Offered
College Acceptance Rate
Average SAT Score
Co-Curricular Participation
Teachers Who Know Every Student by Name
With an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, every Ashford Ridge teacher serves as both instructor and mentor. Our faculty hold advanced degrees from leading universities and bring real-world expertise into small, discussion-driven classrooms where no student goes unnoticed.
The Harkness Inquiry Method
Inspired by the great seminar traditions of Phillips Exeter, our Harkness-method classrooms place students at the center of learning. Around oval tables, students debate primary sources, challenge assumptions, and build arguments — developing the communication and analytical skills that distinguish Ashford Ridge graduates in college and beyond.
Our faculty don’t simply teach subjects — they ignite passions. When a student walks into my classroom, I want them to leave not just with knowledge, but with the courage to question, the discipline to persist, and the confidence to lead.
Begin Your Academic Journey
Discover how Ashford Ridge Academy can prepare your child for college, career, and a life of purpose.