Chatham Hall
School Notes Overview:
Chatham Hall was opened in 1894 by the Rev. C. Orlando Pruden as a regional school for educating young women of Southern Virginia and neighboring North Carolina. From the outset, the school�originally named Chatham Episcopal Institute�provided a rigorous academic program designed to equip girls for the challenges of the future. It was initially housed in the �Chatham Hall� estate of the late John Gilmer. Chatham Hall prepares girls for college and productive, fulfilled lives. We esteem equally the intellect and character of each student. A community of honor and trust, we value our Episcopal heritage and welcome students from diverse backgrounds. Our rigorous educational program encourages intellectual growth, creative development, and personal responsibility. ...
School Overview:
Chatham Hall |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Coalition of Girls' Schools National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Academic Services provided for Mild Learning Differences | |
| Year Founded | 1894 | |
| County | Pittsylvania County, VA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 133 students | |
| Student Body Type | All-girls | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 13% | 20% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 25 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 40 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 38 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 33% | |
| Average Class Size | 9 | |
| Number of AP Courses | 14 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:4 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 172 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / Feb. 10 / rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $38,000 | |
| Head of School | Gary Fountain | |
| Admissions Director | Vicki Wright | |
| Admissions Associate | Stacy Jagodowski | |
School Notes:
- Chatham Hall was opened in 1894 by the Rev. C. Orlando Pruden as a regional school for educating young women of Southern Virginia and neighboring North Carolina. From the outset, the school�originally named Chatham Episcopal Institute�provided a rigorous academic program designed to equip girls for the challenges of the future. It was initially housed in the �Chatham Hall� estate of the late John Gilmer. Chatham Hall prepares girls for college and productive, fulfilled lives. We esteem equally the intellect and character of each student. A community of honor and trust, we value our Episcopal heritage and welcome students from diverse backgrounds. Our rigorous educational program encourages intellectual growth, creative development, and personal responsibility.
- Profile last updated: 04/10/2009
In the News:
- Prep scoreboard for Wednesday’s events (The News & Advance)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 06:23:07 am
Wednesday’s high school scoreboard - Lady Chiefs remain perfect (Martinsville Bulletin)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 11:16:18 am
Carlisle’s field hockey team remains undefeated after beating Chatham Hall on Thursday, 8-0. - Alumna bequeaths $31 million to Chatham Hall (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 04:15:52 am
The largest single gift to any girls’ independent school—$31 million—has been bequeathed to Chatham Hall by alumna Elizabeth Beckwith Nilsen. “To the best of my knowledge, that is the largest single donation to an independent girls’ school in the country,“ said Susanne Beck, executive director of the National Coalition of Girls’ Schools. “And keep them coming.“ The Council for Advancement and ... - Chatham private school gets big endowment (WSLS Newschannel 10 Roanoke)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 11:16:11 am
Former student donates $31M to boarding school - Chatham Hall gets $31 million from ex-student (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 10:03:44 am
CHATHAM—A former student has bequeathed $31 million to a private girls’ school in Chatham. The gift to Chatham Hall was from the estate of Elizabeth Beckwith Nilsen, who graduated from the school in 1931. Rector Gary Fountain said the endowment was the largest ever given to the boarding school affiliated with the Episcopal Church.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (24531) | School Zip (24531) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 8,714 people | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 17% | 26% |
| Population Average Age | 42 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $33,103 | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 44 years old | 34 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 77% / 23% | 66% / 34% |
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- Hargrave Military Academy - 396 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
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