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Hargrave Military Academy
200 Military Drive, Chatham, VA 24531 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 800-432-2480

Located in Southwest Virginia, Hargrave Military Academy is a private boarding school with Christian values serving boys from grades seven to one postgraduate year. Hargrave offers a 'How to Study' program, structure and challenging college preparatory classes in a meaningful, positive environment for each student. The "whole-person" is addressed at Hargrave. Development of personal responsibility, fitness, academic grades and moral character are important goals for each Cadet. Opportunities for personal achievement lead each Cadet to a more successful, rewarding life.
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Overview:
School Focus College-Prep Military College Preparatory
Grades Offered 7-12, PG 9-12
School Type All-boys Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Baptist Non-denominational
Year Founded 1909 1900
Campus Size 214 acres 135 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 370 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 18% 18%
Percent International Students 7% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 93% 70%
Average SAT Score 1515 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1370 - 1680 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes Yes No
Frequency of Saturday Classes Monthly Less than once a month
Classroom Dress Code Formal Casual
Average Class Size 11 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 58% 61%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $4 million $14 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $29,500 $39,900
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $12,750 $22,720
Tuition international students $31,350 $38,650
Percent Students on Financial Aid 25% 31%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,500 $17,500
Merit Scholarships Offered Yes No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 92% 59%
Director of Admissions Amy Walker
AP / Advanced Courses:    
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 10 14


Spanish V APPre-Calculus
PhysicsGovernment
Critical Reading and Writing (CRW)Chemistry
CalculusAP Statistics
AP Biology 
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 14 13


BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDiving
FootballGolf
LacrosseMarksmanship
RifleryRock Climbing
SoccerSwimming
TennisWrestling
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 32 23
 
 
Battalion StaffBoy Scouts of America
Camden RiflesChoir
Colin Powell Leadership ProgramColor Guard
Computer ClubFellowship of Christian Athletes
French ClubHigh Adventure Program
Highlanders (Drum and Bagpipes)Historical Movie Club
HMA Players (Drama)Honor Council
International ClubJunior Beta Club (7th & 8th Grade)
Literary MagazineMarching Band
National Beta ClubPaintball Club
Paintball ClubPhotography Club
Presidential Physical FitnessRC Club (Radio Control)
Sabre Club (Seniors)SCUBA Club
Ski ClubSpanish Club
Speech and Debate TeamUSA Swimming
Weight LiftingYearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2000-2006
Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech)
22
Hampden-Sydney College
11
North Carolina State University
11
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
11
The Citadel
10
Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
10
Appalachian State University
9
Lees-McRae College
9
U.S. Naval Academy (Nominations)
9
Western Carolina University
9
School Notes:
  • Hargrave supports an independent military program which is NOT affiliated with the U.S. Armed Forces, or is supported by Federal, state and local governments. School focus is on college acceptance and leadership.
  • Hargrave endeavors to maintain a safe, secure learning environment for both internal and external threats to our Corps of Cadets.
  • Nine courses offered at the college level, either through AP or duel enrollment
  • SAT average based on 100% of our graduating seniors. Each year, 100% of our senior class takes the SAT. In most schools, not all students are required to take the SAT.
  • Median SAT for the Class of 2008: 1550
  • Hargrave's SAT mean and median scores based on the entire senior class, which lowers our score compared to other schools. Comparing schools strictly based on SAT scores is not a true indicator of any school's strength.
  • 99 to 100% college acceptance rate for all seniors since 2003.
  • Hargrave's Gen. Colin Powell Center for Leadership and Ethics adds a non-ROTC classroom element to the Academy's overall leadership training, teaching that good leadership is a learned.
  • Nationally ranked Post-Graduate basketball and football programs, both often considered #1 by sports news media.
  • Hargrave's 'How to Study' program is taught and used by students daily.
  • Hargrave's reading program helps build student comprehension for better academic success in both high school and college.
  • School accreditations: Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS); Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS): National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS); The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Ward Burton '82 - 2002 Daytona 500 Champion; NASCAR Winston Cup Driver
    • Walter B. Jones '61 - Congressman (R), 3rd District North Carolina
    • Dr. Art Chandler, Jr. '49 - Ophthalmologist; Voice of Duke Basketball
    • MG William Caldwell, IV '72 - Major General, USA - As seen commanding in Iraq
    • Larry Brown '59 - Former NBA Detroit Pistons Head Coach
    • Torry Holt '95 - NFL Player - St. Louis Rams
    • R. Kirk Landon '46 - Former CEO American Bankers Insurance Corp.
    • David West '98 - NBA Player - New Orleans Jazz
    • Scott Street '61 - Attorney - Former president of the Virginia Bar Assosciation
    • Joshua Howard '99 - NBA Player -Dallas Mavericks
  • Profile last updated: 07/08/2009
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