Chatham Hall
- "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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- Yale University The most important facet of life at Chatham Hall is the strong sense of community. At atmosphere of care, trust, and kindness is the foundation upon which our school is built. This makes. . .
- Texas Christian University Chatham Hall's advisor program is something really unique that has been so helpful to me - one of the best parts about my experience here actually. Students select an advisor and the groups meet twice. . .
- University of Richmond I feel like our school's Honor Code is stronger than any other school I came across when I was researching schools to possibly attend. It makes for a more trusting and tight knit community. I was. . .
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Chatham Hall is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 322 schools) for:
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- Student Attention Small average class sizes
- School Resources Highest endowment/student
| Definition of Terms 2018 School Data | Chatham Hall | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-girls | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1894 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 362 acres | 105 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 140 students | 318 students |
| % Students of Color | 21% | 22% |
| % International Students | 19% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 84% | 67% |
| Average SAT Score | 1320 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 27 | *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 | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 18 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 77% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $60 million | $20 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,000 | $56,000 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $19,500 | $30,250 |
| Yearly Tuition (5 Day Boarding) | $40,500 | $40,500 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 51% | 37% |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | No | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Carney M.H. O'Brien Schaeffer Barnhardt | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 11 | 15 |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Equestrian, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 24 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Art Club, Astronomy Club, Bit N Spur Riding Club, Chess Club, Cooking Club, Dance Club, Folk group, Form Advisors, Green Island Club, Hallmarks, Halloween Parade, Honor Council, House (Dorm) Prefects, Improv Drama Club, Linden Hall Choir, Student Senate, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Chamber, Drama Club, H Club, House Council, Kick Boxing, Ledger, School Newspaper | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2012 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| Colgate University | 2 | |
| Duke University | 2 | |
| Yale University | 2 | |
| College of William & Mary | 1 | |
| Cornell University | 1 | |
| Georgetown University | 1 | |
| Savannah College of Art & Design | 1 | |
| University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill | 1 | |
| University of Virginia | 1 | |
| Virginia Tech | 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.
- Chatham Hall accreditations: TABS, NAIS, NCGS, VAIS
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Georgia O'Keefe - Artist
- Claudia Emerson - Poet
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