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Our Campus
Hampton Roads Academy
2026-03-25T09:07:29-04:00
Our Campus
A State-of-the-Art School in Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Academy is located in the heart of Newport News, Virginia, just seconds off of Interstate 64 and near the Jefferson Avenue/Oyster Point Road and J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Route 17)/Victory Boulevard intersections. We are easily accessible to families located in:
The Peninsula – Newport News, Poquoson, and Hampton
The Middle Peninsula – Gloucester and Mathews Counties
Southside – Suffolk, Smithfield, Norfolk, and Portsmouth
The greater Williamsburg region, including James City and York Counties
Take a Virtual Campus Tour
Enjoy 360° panoramic views of the Hampton Roads Academy campus from the convenience of your computer or phone. This interactive walking tour takes visitors around our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, including academic spaces such as the Hydroponics Lab and library. Explore our dining facilities, auditorium, sports fields, and more.
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR
The Main Campus Building
Our campus building includes 109 classrooms and common areas. We recognize the importance of technology in a modern education, and in addition to the 230 computer stations available throughout the school, including a Mac lab, students have access to charging stations located throughout the halls. Additionally, students can easily make use of printer stations, interactive boards, and personal iPads.
Lower School Rooms
18 classrooms
1 science lab
1 chorus room
1 Spanish classroom
1 art classroom
1 computer lab
Middle School Rooms
16 classrooms
2 science labs
2 computer labs
1 guidance counselor room
Upper School Rooms
24 classrooms
2 art rooms
2 guidance counselor rooms
1 senior lounge
3 computer labs
Administrative Offices
35 offices (including Advancement House offices and Athletics offices)
Middle School and Upper School Shared Specialty Rooms
2 art classrooms
3 music rooms (strings/band/chorus)
Open Shared Specialty Rooms
1 auditorium
1 Multipurpose Room
2 gyms
3 outdoor courtyards / common areas
9 indoor common areas
6 computer labs
1 Mac lab
1 library
Campus Facilities
Across the 161,000-square-foot campus, students and families have access to the following:
230 computer stations
Science labs
499 auditorium seats and a full-size theatre stage
Charging stations
Ceramics room with 2 kilns
Photo lab and dark room
14-bus fleet, including a coach bus, a limo bus, and passenger activity vans
Art gallery
Garden with compost
Art Facilities
Our
visual arts
facilities include several specialized Lower, Middle, and Upper School classrooms and the Stacy Philips ’03 Fine Arts Gallery, where a variety of artwork is displayed throughout the year. All of the art on our campus is student-created, either by current or former students. The Phillips Gallery not only showcases our students’ amazing work, but also serves as an aesthetically pleasing entrance to our auditorium.
Lassen Auditorium
The Lassen Auditorium holds 500 people and hosts various school activities, from Middle and Upper School homeroom meetings to the
performing arts
classes for all grade levels. Imagine your child on this stage participating in public speaking, receiving awards in both academics and athletics, and one day even walking proudly with their classmates at their graduation ceremony!
Athletic Facilities
The HRA
athletic
fields and courts are located both indoors and outdoors. These facilities include the following:
Outdoor Facilities
6 multi-use athletic fields
8-lane, 400-meter synthetic-surface track
6 all-weather tennis courts
Indoor Facilities
Spencer Gym – 18,000 square feet
Carpenter Gym – 10,000 square feet
Fitness Center – 4,000 square feet, with a full line of modular, free-weight, and cardiovascular machines
Athletic trainers’ room with advanced treatment and rehabilitation technology
8 team locker rooms
Carpenter Team Room – used for team meetings and film sessions, with seating for 40
Martha H. Patten Hydroponics Lab
The Martha H. Patten Hydroponics Lab and STEAM Classroom is a cutting-edge facility that integrates the sciences and the arts in educational activities for all grade levels. Featuring 11 vertical growing towers, visually stunning murals, and a plethora of instructional materials, this one-of-a-kind space enhances our students’ classroom studies with hands-on projects, allows them to design experiments with real-world applications, and exposes them to critical career opportunities in the agricultural sciences.
Mary and Larry Pope Dining Hall
A favorite among students, the Mary and Larry Pope Dining Hall is renowned for its high-quality and delicious food. Executive Chef Uwe Schluszas and his team prepare a variety of healthy
dining options
for our students every day. By growing fresh produce for our dining hall in the nearby hydroponics laboratory, our students contribute actively to a nutritious and sustainable school dining experience.
Visit Our Campus in Hampton Roads
Our welcoming campus supports a comprehensive education for students in Pre-K through Grade 12, with a diverse curriculum that emphasizes technology and hands-on learning in a comfortable and safe environment. We aim to make our community an inclusive one where students of all backgrounds feel welcome, accepted, and able to grow, and our facilities support that mission. Schedule a tour to see for yourself!
Schedule a Tour
At Hampton Roads Academy
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Ready to experience the Hampton Roads Academy difference? If you have a question that you do not see answered, contact our Office of Admissions. A member of our team will contact you shortly.
Get in Touch
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Text Admissions
Email Admissions
Visit Us
Charting Futures, Shaping Leaders
(757) 884-9100
739 Academy Ln, Newport News, VA 23602
Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
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Our Campus
Hampton Roads Academy
2026-03-25T09:07:29-04:00
Our Campus
A State-of-the-Art School in Hampton Roads
Hampton Roads Academy is located in the heart of Newport News, Virginia, just seconds off of Interstate 64 and near the Jefferson Avenue/Oyster Point Road and J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Route 17)/Victory Boulevard intersections. We are easily accessible to families located in:
The Peninsula – Newport News, Poquoson, and Hampton
The Middle Peninsula – Gloucester and Mathews Counties
Southside – Suffolk, Smithfield, Norfolk, and Portsmouth
The greater Williamsburg region, including James City and York Counties
Take a Virtual Campus Tour
Enjoy 360° panoramic views of the Hampton Roads Academy campus from the convenience of your computer or phone. This interactive walking tour takes visitors around our Lower, Middle, and Upper Schools, including academic spaces such as the Hydroponics Lab and library. Explore our dining facilities, auditorium, sports fields, and more.
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR
The Main Campus Building
Our campus building includes 109 classrooms and common areas. We recognize the importance of technology in a modern education, and in addition to the 230 computer stations available throughout the school, including a Mac lab, students have access to charging stations located throughout the halls. Additionally, students can easily make use of printer stations, interactive boards, and personal iPads.
Lower School Rooms
18 classrooms
1 science lab
1 chorus room
1 Spanish classroom
1 art classroom
1 computer lab
Middle School Rooms
16 classrooms
2 science labs
2 computer labs
1 guidance counselor room
Upper School Rooms
24 classrooms
2 art rooms
2 guidance counselor rooms
1 senior lounge
3 computer labs
Administrative Offices
35 offices (including Advancement House offices and Athletics offices)
Middle School and Upper School Shared Specialty Rooms
2 art classrooms
3 music rooms (strings/band/chorus)
Open Shared Specialty Rooms
1 auditorium
1 Multipurpose Room
2 gyms
3 outdoor courtyards / common areas
9 indoor common areas
6 computer labs
1 Mac lab
1 library
Campus Facilities
Across the 161,000-square-foot campus, students and families have access to the following:
230 computer stations
Science labs
499 auditorium seats and a full-size theatre stage
Charging stations
Ceramics room with 2 kilns
Photo lab and dark room
14-bus fleet, including a coach bus, a limo bus, and passenger activity vans
Art gallery
Garden with compost
Art Facilities
Our
visual arts
facilities include several specialized Lower, Middle, and Upper School classrooms and the Stacy Philips ’03 Fine Arts Gallery, where a variety of artwork is displayed throughout the year. All of the art on our campus is student-created, either by current or former students. The Phillips Gallery not only showcases our students’ amazing work, but also serves as an aesthetically pleasing entrance to our auditorium.
Lassen Auditorium
The Lassen Auditorium holds 500 people and hosts various school activities, from Middle and Upper School homeroom meetings to the
performing arts
classes for all grade levels. Imagine your child on this stage participating in public speaking, receiving awards in both academics and athletics, and one day even walking proudly with their classmates at their graduation ceremony!
Athletic Facilities
The HRA
athletic
fields and courts are located both indoors and outdoors. These facilities include the following:
Outdoor Facilities
6 multi-use athletic fields
8-lane, 400-meter synthetic-surface track
6 all-weather tennis courts
Indoor Facilities
Spencer Gym – 18,000 square feet
Carpenter Gym – 10,000 square feet
Fitness Center – 4,000 square feet, with a full line of modular, free-weight, and cardiovascular machines
Athletic trainers’ room with advanced treatment and rehabilitation technology
8 team locker rooms
Carpenter Team Room – used for team meetings and film sessions, with seating for 40
Martha H. Patten Hydroponics Lab
The Martha H. Patten Hydroponics Lab and STEAM Classroom is a cutting-edge facility that integrates the sciences and the arts in educational activities for all grade levels. Featuring 11 vertical growing towers, visually stunning murals, and a plethora of instructional materials, this one-of-a-kind space enhances our students’ classroom studies with hands-on projects, allows them to design experiments with real-world applications, and exposes them to critical career opportunities in the agricultural sciences.
Mary and Larry Pope Dining Hall
A favorite among students, the Mary and Larry Pope Dining Hall is renowned for its high-quality and delicious food. Executive Chef Uwe Schluszas and his team prepare a variety of healthy
dining options
for our students every day. By growing fresh produce for our dining hall in the nearby hydroponics laboratory, our students contribute actively to a nutritious and sustainable school dining experience.
Visit Our Campus in Hampton Roads
Our welcoming campus supports a comprehensive education for students in Pre-K through Grade 12, with a diverse curriculum that emphasizes technology and hands-on learning in a comfortable and safe environment. We aim to make our community an inclusive one where students of all backgrounds feel welcome, accepted, and able to grow, and our facilities support that mission. Schedule a tour to see for yourself!
Schedule a Tour
At Hampton Roads Academy
"
*
" indicates required fields
Learn More about HRA
Ready to experience the Hampton Roads Academy difference? If you have a question that you do not see answered, contact our Office of Admissions. A member of our team will contact you shortly.
Get in Touch
Call Admissions
Text Admissions
Email Admissions
Visit Us
Charting Futures, Shaping Leaders
(757) 884-9100
739 Academy Ln, Newport News, VA 23602
Monday – Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Copyright
Hampton Roads Academy | All Rights Reserved
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739 Academy Ln, Newport News, VA 23602
|
(757) 884-9100
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