Ashley Hall (Charleston, South Carolina)
| Ashley Hall | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| , United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°47′11″N 79°56′41″W / 32.78639°N 79.94472°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, all-girls day school |
| Motto | Possunt Quae Volunt (Girls who have the will have the ability) |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Head of school | Anne T. Weston |
| Faculty | 80 |
| Grades | Primary2 through 12 |
| Enrollment | Approximately 700 |
| Campus size | 4.5 acres (1.8 ha) |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | purple and white |
| Nickname | Panthers |
| Yearbook | Spiral |
| Website | Official website |
Ashley Hall is a private school located in Charleston, South Carolina, enrolling students in kindergarten through grade 12 with a co-educational pre-k program. It was founded in 1909 by Mary Vardrine McBee, who headed the institution for many years. It is the only all-girls' independent private school in South Carolina.The school motto is Possunt Quae Volunt, or "Girls who have the will have the ability."
Ashley Hall's campus features numerous historic properties: James Nicholson House (McBee House), 172 Rutledge Avenue (c.1816-1820), Warren Street House, 89 Warren Street (c.1823), The Elizabeth Rivers Lewine ’54 House for Global Studies, 79 Rutledge Avenue (c.1876), and the Muti House for Performing Arts, 159 Rutledge Avenue (c. 1845).