Hampton Roads Academy

Hampton Roads Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
730 Academy Ln,  Newport News, VA
4.1
4.8
641 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Headmaster Peter W. Mertz
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.59
Annual Tuition
$21,470

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
72
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
31
Reading
32
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
19
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
85.1%
Black
6.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.2%
Hispanic
1.7%
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School Rankings

#19 Best Private K12 Schools in Virginia
#34 Best Private HS in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Virginia 70 Students
Virginia Tech 46 Students
James Madison University 44 Students
William & Mary 41 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 37 Students
University of Richmond 31 Students
University of Mary Washington 19 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 17 Students
Christopher Newport University 17 Students
Elon University 15 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 26 Students
Psychology 25 Students
Political Science and Government 23 Students
Business 21 Students
Chemistry 13 Students
International Relations 11 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 37 Reviews
5.0 Senior
11/6/2024
Throughout my high school career at Hampton Roads Academy, I've experienced rigorous courses with exceptional teachers. Although the culture and diversity could be better, I've had the pleasure to encounter numerous outstanding people, and have created beautiful unbreakable bonds especially through my sports team in track and field.
4.0 Alum
5/2/2022
Hampton Roads Academy Is an EXCELLENT School to send your child to if it can be afforded. The curriculum truly prepares your student to do exceed in college more than the local public schools provide. The School has top-notch safety and teachers that are committed to providing your child with the knowledge they truly need for college.
5.0 Works Here
9/29/2021
HRA provides a great education for their students and a great place to work for their employees! I highly recommend HRA as a place to learn and a place to work.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/14/2018
HRA has a wonderful culture. Our son has thrived there. The not only focus on academics, but on building good character. For example, the honor code is highly stressed. There is not a single lock on any student locker.
5.0 parent
11/30/2017
My two daughters graduated from HRA. It was an excellent school and a great experience.
5.0 parent
9/5/2016
Our child is a senior at HRA and has been there since middle school. This prep is superb in every way and not only the best in Tidewater Virginia but likely the best outside New England. The only negative criticism I have seen on this site is from a middle-school parent who is either a troll from a...
5.0 parent
4/14/2014
My daughter started 1st grade at HRA. We made the switch from public school to private because we were getting frustrated with all of the budget cuts and programs disappearing. We also had concerns on the disparity among the children. In kindergarten, some children didn't know the alphabet while oth...

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