The Highland School is a democratic school for day and boarding students in Ellenboro, West Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1981 by Charlotte and Steve Landvoigt. The school was inspired by the Summerhill School in Suffolk, England and is similar to the Sudbury model of democratic schooling. Its boarding program is a unique feature in the United States.

The Highland School has hosted students from all over the world including Japan, France, Germany, Switzerland and the Philippines. International students interact with day students from central West Virginia and boarding students from other regions of the United States.

The Highland School

See also

List of democratic schools

List of Sudbury schools

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Democratic education

Boarding schools in West Virginia

Ritchie County, West Virginia

Private high schools in West Virginia

Sudbury Schools

Educational institutions established in 1981

1981 establishments in West Virginia

The Highland School