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Harbor Point Academy

Alternative school · Grades 6–12

Portsmouth, VA

301 Fort Ln, Portsmouth, VA 23704

Overall grade: B+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • BYears serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher

Harbor Point Academy is an independent private school in Portsmouth, Virginia, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 107 students and around 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 183 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 6–12
Students
107
Teachers
14 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 57 girls, 50 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Alternative school
School day
About 6 hours
School year
183 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 62% of independent schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 42 independent schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    110’19–20102’21–22107’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    62
    79
    820
    935
    1018
    1114
    129

    Student body

    White53%
    Black34%
    Two or more races7%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • A state or regional independent school association

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Harbor Point Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Virginia's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Harbor Point Academy

    What grades does Harbor Point Academy serve?

    Harbor Point Academy serves grades 6–12.

    How many students attend Harbor Point Academy?

    About 107 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Harbor Point Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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