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Chesapeake Academy

107 Steamboat Road, PO Box 8, Irvington, VA, 22480-0224 -

School Notes Overview:

Chesapeake Academy is an independent, coeducational day school serving a diverse population of Preschool through Eighth Grade students in the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia. The school prepares each student for their future academic, moral, social, and physical endeavors in an intellectually challenging environment with a unique curriculum grounded in a nurturing, family-oriented atmosphere. The Academy prepares each student for their secondary school of choice while meeting or exceeding accreditation standards....

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School Overview:

	Chesapeake Academy
School Membership(s)	European Council for International Schools National Association of Independent Schools The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
Year Founded	1889
County	Lancaster County, VA
Student Body
Total Students	157 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	12%	26%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 10 students
	Pre-K - 15 students
	Kind - 16 students
	Grade 1 - 20 students
	Grade 2 - 6 students
	Grade 3 - 20 students
	Grade 4 - 17 students
	Grade 5 - 14 students
	Grade 6 - 21 students
	Grade 7 - 16 students
	Grade 8 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	23 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	3%
Average Class Size	14
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$7,375
Tuition Notes	Preschool $2,675 Pre-Kindergarten $3,400 Grades One through Four $7,025 Grades Five through Eight $7,375
% on Financial Aid	24%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$4,074
Head of School	Seth W. Ahlborn
Admissions Director	Charles E. Britton, Jr.
Sport
Total Sports Offered	3
	Sports
	Basketball	Soccer
	Track and Field
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	14
	Extracurriculars
	8th grade week-long field study trip in South Florida (Seacamp)	Blue/White Intramural Competitions
	Community Service	Drama
	Early Childhood Enrichment Series	Field Trips
	Forensics	Middle School Inward Bound
	Music/Chorus/Instrumental Instruction	Osprey Chorus
	Performing Arts and Lecture Series (PALS)	Student Council
	Tone Chime Choir	Yearbook

School Notes:

When choosing the right educational environment to meet the needs of your child(ren), keep in mind the caliber of students that attend Chesapeake Academy. These students are: Committed to learning; Eager to meet new people; Of strong moral character; Well rounded, with varied interests and talents; Excited about becoming part of a close-knit community; and, Interested in developing themselves to the fullest through academic challenge, athletic competition, and artistic exploration.
Profile last updated: 01/02/2007

In the News:

Chesapeake Academy oyster roast due Oct. 17 (Southside Sentinel)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 05:08:52 pm
Chesapeake Academy’s signature autumn event—the 8th Annual Community Oyster Roast—will be held Saturday, October 17, on the school campus.
Last call for Chesapeake Academy Auction tickets (Southside Sentinel)
posted on April 20, 2009 at 06:44:00 pm
With limited seating, tickets for Chesapeake Academy’s annual silent and live dinner auction on Saturday, May 2, are still available for purchase. The $100 price of admission includes entry to two auctions, special surprise presentations, a gourmet dinner, and an open bar.
Death listings (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
posted on April 16, 2009 at 04:09:13 am
Barrell, Dr. Robert P., 90, of Richmond, a retired clinical psychologist who had worked for the Social Security Disability Determination Services, husband of Lorna Mill Barrell. Barrett, Mrs. Mary Lou, 77, of Richmond, widow of John Lawrence Barrett. Berse, Mr. Perry, 91, of Richmond, a World War II Army veteran, a retired employee in the textile industry, husband of Jan Tyroler Berse and ...
Death Notices (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
posted on April 16, 2009 at 04:09:13 am
Barrell, Dr. Robert P., 90, of Richmond, a retired clinical psychologist who had worked for the Social Security Disability Determination Services, husband of Lorna Mill Barrell. Barrett, Mrs. Mary Lou, 77, of Richmond, widow of John Lawrence Barrett. Berse, Mr. Perry, 91, of Richmond, a World War II Army veteran, a retired employee in the textile industry, husband of Jan Tyroler Berse and ...
‘Stimulus Raffle’ planned at Academy’s annual auction (Southside Sentinel)
posted on March 27, 2009 at 08:06:47 pm
Chesapeake Academy’s annual silent and live dinner auction on Saturday, May 2, on the school’s Irvington campus will feature a “Stimulus Package Raffle.”

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (22480)	School Zip (22480)	(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	863 people	7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	54%	26%
Population Average Age	66 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$57,500	$55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.5 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	43 years old	34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	80% / 20%	66% / 34%