Chatham Hall is a grades 9-12 girls' boarding school in Chatham,

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, founded in 1894 as Chatham Episcopal Institute. Tuition for the 2024-2025 school year is $28,500 (day students), $58,750 (5-day boarding), and $68,000 (7-day boarding). More than half of the student body receives financial aid. Chatham Hall is accredited by the

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, a member of the

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(NACAC), and is in compliance with the NACAC's Principle of Good Practice.

Academics

Chatham Hall’s average class size is seven with a 5:1 student:teacher ratio. Curricular highlights include advanced courses, global programs, student-led workshops, January Term, robotics, and global entrepreneurship.

Campus life

In 2024-2025, 91% of Chatham Hall students live on campus. Boarding students live on-campus for five or seven days a week. There are a small number of day students as well. In the afternoons, students participate in activities that include a competitive athletics program in the Blue Ridge Conference, Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) team and campus riding program, performing arts, and more. Sports currently offered include basketball, cross-country, field hockey, lacrosse, golf, riding, soccer, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Chatham Hall is well-known for its riding program and facilities, including the Mars Riding Arena and Hunter Trial Field. The campus is home to 30 horses, two additional teaching arenas, and riding trails. Chatham Hall is an independent Episcopal school with chapel services twice a week and follows the precepts of the

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(NAES). Chatham Hall's traditions include an honor code and longstanding yearly events.

Campus

The Chatham Hall campus is 365 acres in Chatham,

located at 800 Chatham Hall Circle. Notable buildings include Pruden Hall, Dabney Hall, Curtis' Garden, Mars Riding Arena, and St. Mary’s Chapel.

Notable alumnae

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Miscellaneous

The film '' Crazy People'' (1990) was filmed at Chatham Hall. Chatham Hall was briefly mentioned in the novel '' Betrayed''.

References

External links

School website
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