Raising Up Joyful Leaders and Saints.
A classical, Catholic high school in Nokesville, Virginia — forming students in soul, mind, and body through daily Mass, a rigorous humanities curriculum, and a joyful community. Now beginning our second year.
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A Classical Education, Rooted in Faith.
Classical Humanities
History, literature, philosophy, and theology braided together across a four-year sequence from the Ancient World to the Modern World, with three years of Latin required of every student.
The House System
Drawn from the 1,000-year-old tradition of Oxford and Cambridge, four Houses — Athanasius, Chrysostom, Ambrose, and Augustine — build real community, leadership, and virtue.
Faith at the Center
Every school day begins with Mass. The faith is the central reality from which every academic discipline flows — not one subject among many.
Athletics & Activities
Founded and led by Headmaster Patrick Storey, CASTA's thriving sports program already engages over 70% of the student body.
A Harvest of 1,800 Pounds of Grapes.
To celebrate CASTA's first Ember Day, students, faculty, and friends spent a September afternoon at Granite Heights Winery, learning the science, math, and technology behind a single bottle of wine. Under the rolling hills of the Piedmont, students heard from Fr. Charles Smith on the Gospel: “I am the vine and you are the branches.”
“Because generous donors believed in the mission of CASTA, students flourished — attending daily Mass, singing in the choir loft, and stepping into a formation of soul, mind, and body.”
“A dead thing can go with the stream, but only a living thing can go against it.” — G.K. Chesterton
“Chesterton Academy provides an education that all students deserve. The focus on God, Truth and Beauty infuses every facet of this learning model, rooted in a classical curriculum and guided by faithful teachers.”
Keeping Tuition Within Reach.
We empower parents as the primary and principal educators of their children, and we believe that formation shouldn't wait on family finances.
Tuition Covers Only 29 Percent of the True Cost.
CASTA has chosen, deliberately, not to close that gap by raising tuition on its families. Today tuition is $9,500 per student, while the true cost to educate one CASTA scholar is $19,846. Your gift is what closes the difference.
The Road to $500,000.
This year's operations, plus a capital campaign toward a permanent home in Warrenton.
Year Two's costs still to raise after $78,000 in projected tuition.
Toward a permanent home for CASTA in Warrenton.
These figures summarize the year. For complete financials, read the full Annual Report →
Every Gift Closes a Real Part of the Gap.
Fuels growth through Shadow Days and Open Houses.
Provides learning materials for a growing student body.
Covers the school's annual rent.
Supports hiring a new full-time teacher.
Builds toward a fully staffed faculty.
Gifts support CASTA's general operating fund unless otherwise designated.
Welcoming the Class of 2027.
This fall, CASTA welcomes its first graduating class, nearly doubles its course offerings, and fields its first competitive team in archery — proof that faithful, classical Catholic education is flourishing here.
“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.” — G.K. Chesterton
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CASTA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.