Hargrave offers 8+ Advanced Placement (AP) courses and extensive honors curriculum preparing students for college-level rigor. AP courses include English Literature, English Language, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Statistics, U.S. History, Government, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
AP courses are college-level classes taught in high school. Students who score 3, 4, or 5 on AP exams typically earn college credit, potentially saving thousands in tuition and graduating earlier.
Honors courses provide rigorous preparation without formal AP exams. These courses challenge advanced students, develop critical thinking, prepare for college workload, and demonstrate academic ambition to college admissions officers.
With an 11:1 student-teacher ratio and classes averaging 12 students, AP and honors students receive individualized attention from highly qualified faculty. Over 50% of faculty hold advanced degrees, bringing expertise to challenging coursework.
The How to Study program teaches skills essential for AP success including note-taking strategies, reading comprehension, test preparation, time management, and organization. Mandatory study halls provide structured time for demanding coursework.
College admissions officers recognize AP and honors courses as indicators of academic readiness and ambition. Students who challenge themselves with rigorous coursework demonstrate preparation for college demands.
Combined with dual enrollment opportunities through Richard Bland College and Liberty University, Hargrave students can earn significant college credits before graduation, reducing college costs and time to degree.
Contact us at 866-994-4582 or admissions@hargrave.edu in Chatham, Virginia.
