Ashley Hall School

Ashley Hall School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
172 Rutledge Ave,  Charleston, SC
3.5
4.7
637 Students
A
Niche Grade
Ashley Hall, South Carolina’s only independent private school for girls, was founded by Mary Vardrine McBee in 1909 as a non-profit college preparatory school for young ladies. Today, Ashley Hall offers educational programs for girls pre-kindergarten through 12th grade and a co-educational preschool for boys ages 2 to 5. Additionally, there is a boarding program for girls in 9th through 12th grades. Ashley Hall offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that includes discussion-based learning, advanced placement courses, and hands-on, research-based STEM classes and laboratory sciences that stimulate young minds. Athletics, music, art, extracurricular activities, community service and faculty-led travel opportunities round out the programs. A diverse student body and teaching staff allow for cross-cultural experiences, and class sizes are small, which means more time for teacher-student interaction. With the aim of “empowering young women with self-confidence and a can-do attitude,” Ashley Hall focuses on academic achievement and strong community involvement, encouraging girls in leadership skills and higher aspirations.

School Details

Head of School
Jill Muti
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$28,755
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
81
Part Time Teachers
7
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
26
English
30
Reading
30
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
10
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
88.7%
Black
5.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Hispanic
1%
Two or more races
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Best Boarding HS in South Carolina
#18 Best Private K12 Schools in South Carolina
#191 Best All Girls Schools in US
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Clemson University 53 Students
University of South Carolina 43 Students
College of Charleston 39 Students
University of Georgia 35 Students
Wofford College 26 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 24 Students
University of Virginia 23 Students
Wake Forest University 20 Students
Furman University 19 Students
New York University 18 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 30 Students
Business 29 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Marketing 10 Students
Architecture 9 Students
International Business 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
English 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 51 Reviews
4.0
10/8/2024
it's decent but not that good, i don't like most of the classes and the food is terrible most of the time
3.0 Senior
12/11/2020
The diversity is terrible and the social environment has not been good for me at all. I would rate it overall at average due to the school's own connections and facilities in addition to some awesome teachers (there have been some not great teachers as well). The academics and college readiness are most likely my two favorite parts of this school even though it can make life more stressful.
1.0 Alum
10/7/2020
If you're a spoiled brat you will fit right in at this school. If you're not, you're in the minority. I hated this school with a passion.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/23/2018
My daughter is in the 10th grade at Ashley Hall, and started school there in the 6th grade, after moving down from Connecticut. She has fit in wonderfully. She has a wonderful group of friends, and she is thriving. She is challenged everyday. She is currently taking 3 languages, and is very motivate...
5.0 parent
8/28/2017
It was the best decision we ever made for our daughter. Wish we had started her there in first grade.
5.0 other
3/4/2016
My daughter graduated from AH 2 years ago and had an amazing experience. She was challenged, inspired and encouraged by her teachers. She is now at Rice University with numerous leadership roles- Honor Council, Academic Advising, and just got elected Junior Rep. AH set her up for Success! We love As...
3.0 parent
11/11/2013
Educationally, this school is outstanding, but they lack an effective way to communicate with the parents. They have a website that is set up to disseminate all information from administration and teachers. The website is glitchy and apparently not maintained. I was always frustrated by not getting...

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