800 Chatham Hall Circle, Chatham, VA 24531 - 
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"An all-girls college-preparatory boarding school, Chatham Hall offers students a rigorous academic environment, a rich extracurricular program and a beautiful 362-acre campus. In our small classes, teachers challenge and encourage students to excel academically. Recent graduates have attended Princeton, Dartmouth, Cornell, Duke, Georgetown, William & Mary, U.Va., Stanford, Vanderbilt and Vassar. Chatham Hall has the highest percentage of boarding students among peer girls schools."
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Chatham Hall
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1894 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 362 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 141 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 14% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 22% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 84% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1700 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 23 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 8 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 13 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 87% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $20 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $39,000 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $16,500 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 60% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $22,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Vicki G. Wright | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 9 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Basketball | Cross Country | |
| Equestrian | Field Hockey | |
| Golf | Soccer | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Volleyball | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 21 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Art Club | Astronomy Club | |
| Bit N Spur Riding Club | Chamber Choir | |
| Chess Club | Cooking Club | |
| Dance Committee | Drama Club | |
| French Club | International Club | |
| Latin Club | Leaders in Residence | |
| Literary Magazine | Panache (Modern Dance Troupe) | |
| School Newspaper | Service League | |
| Sextet - Senior a capella group | Spanish Club | |
| Student Council | Student Senate | |
| Yearbook | ||
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2009 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Dickinson College | 2 | |
| Presbyterian College | 2 | |
| Southwestern University | 2 | |
| University of Virginia | 2 | |
| Virginia Tech | 2 | |
| Bowdoin College | 1 | |
| Bryn Mawr College | 1 | |
| Columbia University | 1 | |
| University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill | 1 | |
| Williams College | 1 | |
School Notes:
- An all-girls college-preparatory boarding school, Chatham Hall offers students a rigorous academic environment, a rich extracurricular program and a beautiful 362-acre campus. In our small classes, teachers challenge and encourage students to excel academically. Recent graduates have attended Princeton, Dartmouth, Cornell, Georgetown, William & Mary, U.Va., Stanford, and Vanderbilt. Chatham Hall has the highest percentage of boarding students among peer girls schools. More than 70% of the faculty live on campus. The Honor Code is a pivotal part of the school community and faculty members serve as teachers and mentors. Students expand their talents and strengthen their self-confidence through sports, art, riding, drama, music and dance.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Georgia O'Keefe - Artist
- Claudia Emerson - Poet
- Profile last updated: 08/31/2011
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