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Chatham Hall

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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1. Class of 2009, enrolled at Texas Christian University

2. Class of 2009, enrolled at University of Richmond

3. Class of 2003, enrolled at Hollins University

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Chatham Hall

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Overview:
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
Supports Learning Differences (LD)	Yes	Yes
Religious Affiliation	Episcopal	Non-denominational
Year Founded	1894	1900
Campus Size	362 acres	135 acres

Student Body
Enrollment	129 students	300 students
Percent Students of Color	14%	18%
Percent International Students	22%	16%
Percent Students Boarding	84%	70%
Average SAT Score	n/a	*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	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%	60%
Summer Program Offered	Yes	Yes

Finances
Endowment Size	$20 million	$15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students)	$38,000	$39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students)	$16,500	$22,560
Percent Students on Financial Aid	60%	31%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$22,000	$18,000
Merit Scholarships Offered	Yes	No

Admission
Application Deadline	Dec. 15 / Feb. 10 / rolling	Jan. 15
SSAT Required	Yes	Yes
Acceptance Rate	65%	60%
Director of Admissions	Vicki G. Wright
Associate Director of Admissions	Stacy Jagodowski

Total Interscholastic Sports Offered

Interscholastic Sports

Basketball	Cross Country
Equestrian	Field Hockey
Soccer	Swimming
Tennis	Volleyball


College Matriculation:
Year: 2006	10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
	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

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.
LD types supported: Academic Skills Teacher - Mild Learning Differences
Sample of notable school alumni:
- Georgia O'Keefe - Artist
- Claudia Emerson - Poet
Profile last updated: 10/30/2009