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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Ashley Hall Life8/19/25

Welcome Back, Ashley Hall!

Ashley Hall Welcomes a New School Year Today, we joyfully welcomed students back to campus for the first day of the 2025–26 school year. The morning…

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Ashley Hall Life7/28/25

Horizons at Ashley Hall: Summers with Purpose

The Horizons program began in 1964 as a grassroots effort on the campus of one independent school in Connecticut, where educators saw an opportunity to turn…

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Ashley Hall Life7/16/25

The Ashley Hall Writing Center

The Upper School Writing Center is a hub of creativity, collaboration, and leadership at Ashley Hall. In less than two years, what began as a small…

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Ashley Hall Life7/16/25

Widening the Lens: Expanding Ashley Hall’s Commitment to Global Sustainability

During the 2024-25 school year, Ashley Hall focused on United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) #3: Good Health and Well-Being. Students engaged in meaningful discussions and…

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Announcements7/14/25

Remembering Margaret MacDonald Former Ashley Hall Headmistress

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Margaret MacDonald, who led Ashley Hall as Headmistress from 1985 to 2004. MacDonald passed away…

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Ashley Hall Life6/26/25

Celebrating a Milestone: Ashley Hall’s Early School Outdoor Classroom Becomes a Certified Nature Explore Classroom

Ashley Hall is thrilled to announce that our beloved Early School Outdoor Classroom has officially been recognized as a Certified Nature Explore Classroom! This distinguished recognition…

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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.