Stuart Hall
School Notes Overview:
Stuart Hall School is a college-preparatory, coed day school for students in grades Pre-K through 12 and girls' boarding school for students in grades 8 through 12. The school is comprised of two campuses in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley with the Middle and Upper Schools located in Staunton, and the Hunter McGuire Lower School located in Verona. Founded in 1844, Stuart Hall School is one of the oldest Episcopal schools in Virginia. At Stuart Hall, students are challenged, stimulated, inspired, supported, encouraged, and applauded for hard work and commitment to academic excellence. 100% college acceptance and a signature Fine Arts Emphasis Program make Stuart Hall the premier school Pre-K - 12 in the Shenandoah Valley....
School Overview:
Stuart Hall |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) 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 Prekindergarten - 12 | ||
| Year Founded | 1844 | ||
| County | Staunton City County, VA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 300 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 12% | 19% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 12 students | |||
| Kind - 20 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 24 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 20 students | |||
| Grade 9 - 22 students | |||
| Grade 10 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 11 - 25 students | |||
| Grade 12 - 32 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers | ||
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 75% | ||
| Average Class Size | 12 | ||
| Number of AP Courses | 8 | ||
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | ||
| Average SAT score | 1785 | ||
| Matriculation Data | Link to Matriculation Data | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (collared shirts, khaki and black pants, skirts) |
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This School |
(VA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 172 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,140 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Lower School Day:$8630; Middle and Upper School Day: $12140; 7 day Boarding: $38555; International Boarding: $41100 | ||
| % on Financial Aid | 33% | ||
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,800 | ||
| Head of School | Mark H. Eastham | ||
| Admissions Director | Sally Day | ||
| Admissions Associate | Mia Kivlighan | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 12 | ||
Sports |
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| Ballet | Basketball | ||
| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Dance | Golf | ||
| Lacrosse | Soccer | ||
| Swimming | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 6 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Music | Theater | ||
| Visual Art | Clubs | ||
| Community Service | ELA | ||
School Notes:
- Stuart Hall School is a college-preparatory, coed day school for students in grades Pre-K-12 and girls' boarding school for students in grades 8-12. The school is comprised of two campuses in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley with the Middle and Upper Schools located in Staunton, and the Hunter McGuire Lower School located in Verona. Founded in 1844, Stuart Hall School is one of the oldest Episcopal schools in Virginia. At Stuart Hall, students are challenged, stimulated, inspired, supported, encouraged, and applauded for hard work and commitment to academic excellence.
- Fine Arts Emphasis Program in either Visual Art, Theater or Music
- 100% college acceptance
- Competitive Athletics
- Vibrant, safe, supportive boarding community
- Honor Code community
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- Stuart Hall given approval to remain open (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on November 21, 2009 at 07:57:01 am
STAUNTON — In the face of economic challenges, including decreased student enrollment since last year, Stuart Hall School has developed a long-term sustainability plan, which it presented to its parent company during a quarterly meeting on the school's campus Thursday. - Stuart Hall School’s Long-Term Plan for Sustainability Approved by Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia (Rockbridge Weekly)
posted on November 21, 2009 at 02:16:48 am
Staunton, VA (Nov. 20, 2009) - At its quarterly meeting held on Thursday, November 19, at Stuart Hall School in Staunton, the Board of Trustees of Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia—Stuart Hall’s parent organization—endorsed the plan presented by the Stuart Hall Board of Governors to ensure the long-term sustainability for the School. - Stuart Hall School's long-term plan for sustainability approved by Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 07:01:43 pm
STAUNTON — At its quarterly meeting held today at Stuart Hall School in Staunton, the board of trustees of Church Schools in the Diocese of Virginia — Stuart Hall’s parent organization — endorsed the plan the Stuart Hall board of governors presented to ensure the long-term sustainability for the school. - VSDB drops Stuart Hall (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 08:01:05 am
STAUNTON — Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind forward Cyron Stokes — a dead-ringer for Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng — flirted with a quadruple-double in leading the Cardinals to a 52-40 win over neighboring Stuart Hall on Thursday night. - VSDB stops Stuart Hall, 35-23 (The Staunton News Leader)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 08:00:35 am
STAUNTON — The high school basketball season is underway.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (24402) | School Zip (24402) |
(VA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | n/a | 7,077,888 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | n/a | 26% |
| Population Average Age | n/a | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | n/a | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | n/a | $55,023 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | n/a | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | n/a | 34 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (24402) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | n/a / n/a | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Grace Christian School - 370 students - 0.1 mi. away - view location
- C F Richards Jr Academy - 54 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- Hunter McGuire Lower School of Stuart Hall - 310 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
- Midway Bible Baptist Church School - 49 students - 6.6 mi. away - view location
- Pilgrim Christian School - 49 students - 7.2 mi. away - view location
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