Military Boarding School for Boys in Mississippi

Chamberlain-Hunt Academy:
Chamberlain-Hunt Academy (CHA), located in rural Port Gibson, Mississippi, is an accredited Christian military boarding school for boys in grades 7 through 12. Having begun as a school for boys, the Academy became coeducational in 1970. Today, while CHA’s day program is co-educational, its boarding program is open to boys only. An independent school, the Academy is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the Mississippi Association of Independent Schools (MAIS); it is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).

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Chamberlain-Hunt Academy is committed to its mission: "Knowledge and Wisdom in Submission to God." The staff and faculty believe that the Triune God revealed in the Bible as the Creator, Sustainer and Ruler of all things is the one true God and the sole source of all truth. Consequently, true education must focus on knowing that God. True education must be an active, ongoing part of a living faith. Therefore, Chamberlain-Hunt endeavors to provide true education to help Cadets understand God's world and his purpose for their lives.

Cadet Life:
Chamberlain-Hunt Cadets come from all over the United States, from across the spectrum of social and economic backgrounds. They come to Chamberlain-Hunt for its challenging academic program and rigorous military discipline, which are informed by the Christian faith. Cadets are freed from many of the distractions that other high school students face to concentrate on their studies. Regular physical activity develops good physical wellbeing, strength and confidence. Military structure teaches and encourages self-discipline and responsibility. Cadet life, nevertheless, is not all hard work. Cadets enjoy a variety of off-campus activities, as well as movies, games and activities on-campus. Through work and play, Cadets build friendships that last a lifetime.

- All male boarding, grades 7 - 12
- Faculty/Cadet ratio: 1/6
- Accredited by SACS and MAIS
- Member of ACSI and ACCS
- College preparatory curriculum
- Chapel
- Military Discipline
- Athletics
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Track
- Wilderness Program
- Summer School

Location:
Chamberlain-Hunt Academy is located in rural Port Gibson, Claiborne County, Mississippi, in the South of the USA. Port Gibson is located 52 miles south west of Jackson, MS, 104 miles north of Baton Rouge, LA and 302 miles north east of Houston, TX. The campus includes a 70-acre wilderness camp with rifle range, two confidence courses, paintball and a five-acre lake.