What Starts Here Can Take Your Child Anywhere
We are a Pre-K-12 independent school in Hampton Roads, distinguished by our commitment to academic excellence, nurturing environment, and comprehensive educational approach. From early childhood through high school, we are proud to provide a challenging and diverse curriculum tailored to each student’s needs, supported by dedicated faculty and a strong sense of community. With a focus on character development alongside rigorous academics, we prepare students exceptionally well for future success in college and beyond.
HRA Values
At Hampton Roads Academy, we continue our tradition of educating the whole student and preparing them for future phases of life. Whether in the classroom or on the sports field, our students strive for more than just success—they aim for growth. Through our robust educational and extracurricular programs at HRA, we strive to help our students:
Identify The Best In Themselves
We encourage self-awareness and confidence through a supportive school atmosphere, allowing students to discover and cultivate their unique abilities.
Promote Growth
An HRA education provides a diverse range of opportunities and challenges that push students to expand their knowledge, skills and perspectives through rigorous academics, extracurricular activities and a culture of continuous improvement.
Develop Leadership Capabilities
We nurture leadership skills through various opportunities, including student government roles, community service projects and on the athletics field or on the stage, empowering students to grow the confidence to lead and inspire others.
Experience the HRA difference
Through the course of their educational careers, Hampton Roads Academy students are guided, engaged, and challenged by teachers, coaches, and mentors whose primary objective is to shape character and elevate learning. It is this dedication to our students’ moral and ethical formations that resonates in all aspects of school life, and differentiates HRA from every other school on the Peninsula.
Our Parents Say It Best
At our school, the voices of our parents speak volumes. We invite you to explore the impact of our educational environment on students and their families. Here, parents share their genuine experiences, highlighting the exceptional care, dedication and excellence that define our school. Their stories provide valuable insights into the nurturing and supportive community we’ve cultivated. Dive in and discover why so many families trust us with their children’s education.
“We are now entering our 7th year as HRA parents and have had great experiences on both the academic and social sides. Our kids have great friends (as do we) who strive to do well in class. The college counseling program is outstanding, as we are now seeing first-hand with our junior. It’s well worth the commute from Williamsburg.”
“As an HRA graduate, and a parent of a recent graduate and current student, I can honestly say that I have valued the entire education experience that my children and I have received at Hampton Roads Academy. HRA helps establish a great foundation for each student through a wonderful mix of academics, athletics, arts and community engagement…”
“HRA has provided my children a complete education. Academically, they have had excellent teachers who work hard to make sure that their students master their subjects. In the classroom and on the athletics field, teachers, administrators and coaches have high standards of character and behavior for all students and work to develop the whole person…”
fostering a love of learning
At Hampton Roads Academy, we believe that academics and character combine to prepare students to navigate the future with confidence. That future may be graduating from the Lower School to the Middle School or preparing for college. As a college preparatory school where 100 percent of graduates are admitted to four-year colleges or universities, the curriculum is accordingly rigorous.
fostering a love of learning
At Hampton Roads Academy, we believe that academics and character combine to prepare students to navigate the future with confidence. That future may be graduating from the Lower School to the Middle School or preparing for college. As a college preparatory school where 100 percent of graduates are admitted to four-year colleges or universities, the curriculum is accordingly rigorous.
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that is unmatched and unmistakable.
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