About

Ashley Hall is a jewel in the heart of downtown Charleston. But it’s not our historic buildings and oak-canopied grounds that make our campus so special. It’s our students. And our exceptional program and faculty. And the vibrant learning community that together they create. Ashley Hall is a community that challenges, celebrates and supports young women at every stage of their education. Explore this section to learn more about our mission, our history, and our vision for the girls of the 21st century and beyond.

Programs

An Ashley Hall education reflects a thoughtful and developmentally appropriate approach to the teaching and learning process. Our program is designed to meet the needs of the individual student, recognizing and honoring how she learns best. We call it a Learning Spiral— a continuum of concepts and interwoven, spiraling progression of academic mastery. Take a look and explore our spiral to learn more.

Admission

An Ashley Hall girl is her own person. She brings with her unique talents, needs, dreams and hopes. And just like our students, our admission process is also unique. We want to get to know every applicant to ensure Ashley Hall is the perfect fit. All the details are here.

Alumnae

The Ashley Hall Alumnae Association is one of the ongoing gifts of an Ashley Hall education. Our graduates become part of a network of dynamic women across the globe who are doing incredible things. We want to keep in touch, and this section of our website is your invitation to connect.

Ashley Hall News

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Purple & White10/9/23

How a Novel Sparked a New Way to Study History and English in the Nautilus Program

What can a novel teach us about history, and how can history deepen our understanding of a novel? That was the two-part question seventh and eighth…

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Announcements9/12/23

Horizons at Ashley Hall Expands to Support Middle School Students

This summer, 14 rising seventh-grade students from the greater Charleston area spent six weeks learning financial literacy, honing their leadership skills, and taking wellness classes designed…

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Purple & White9/6/23

Power of Pink: Barbie Inspires a Fresh Look at Female Empowerment at Ashley Hall

Did you know that Barbie went to the moon before women could have their own credit cards? Invented in 1959, the trail-blazing doll depicted a woman…

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Purple & White9/6/23

Ashley Hall Takes Global Action Against Hunger

Now in its third year, Ashley Hall’s signature global education program is centered on making an annual school-wide commitment to creating a brighter and more sustainable…

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Lower School9/6/23

Educators Adopt a New Phonics Program to Teach Students How to Read and Write

At the start of the 2023-24 school year, Lower School students fell in love with a new face in Pardue Hall: Echo the owl puppet. But…

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Athletics9/6/23

Getting to Know Athletic Trainer Julia Lener and How She’s Working with Ashley Hall Athletes

As a student-athlete, Ashley Hall athletic trainer Julia Lener never wanted to see her high school trainer. “I was that stubborn athlete who didn’t want to…

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Ashley Hall is a K-12 independent school for girls, with a co-ed preschool, committed to a talented and diverse student population. We consider for admission students of any race, color, religion, and national or ethnic origin.