Boarding school for boys grades 7-12 in Virginia specializing in ADD/ADHD support through structured military model with small classes
Hargrave Military Academy is a boarding school for boys in grades 7-12 located in Chatham, Virginia, that specializes in supporting students with ADD/ADHD through a structured military model. The academy combines a "How to Study" program with small class sizes (average 12 students) and disciplined routines designed to help students with attention and executive function challenges develop better focus, organization, and academic habits.
The school emphasizes the "whole person" approach, addressing not just academics but also personal responsibility, fitness, and character development. All cadets live on campus, providing 24/7 structure and supervision—a significant advantage for students who benefit from consistent routines and mentorship. Hargrave offers college preparatory coursework, numerous sports and extracurricular activities, and a formal dress code that removes daily decision-making friction. With only 186 total students and 30 classroom teachers, individualized attention is a core feature.
Tuition is $42,000 annually (including room, board, and uniforms), with 65% of families receiving financial aid averaging $15,000. Admissions follow a rolling basis with no strict deadline. Contact Admissions Director Christy Lipscomb at (800) 432-2480 or visit hargrave.edu for more information.
At a Glance
Grades7-12
Students186
Class Size12:1 ratio
Tuition$42,000
Fin. Aid65% receive aid
Est.1909
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
Association of Military Colleges and Schools
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS), Cognia, Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS), VISA - Virginia Independent School Association
School Information
| Year Founded | 1909 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $42,000 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition includes room & board and uniforms. |
| Total Students | 186 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 25 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Christy Lipscomb |
| Admissions Associate | Ben Wall |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 65 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| Percent of Students of Color | 18 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cross Country · Diving · Drill Team · Fencing · Football · Golf · Soccer · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Wrestling |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | Association of Military Colleges and Schools · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) · Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) · Cognia · Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) · VISA - Virginia Independent School Association |
| Religious Affiliations | Baptist |
| School Calendar | hargrave.edu/calendar |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $5,100 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |