Hampden DuBose Academy and Legacy High School is the result of a God-given vision, for its principles and standards are those of the “pattern shewed in the mount” to Dr. and Mrs. Pierre W. DuBose. Founded on divine vision, it is carried on with a fresh vision from the Lord day by day – a near vision of the needs of each individual student – a far vision of a life controlled by Christ whether it be in teaching, preaching, business, law, medicine, etc.

From 1934 until 1980 Hampden DuBose Academy was a Christian boarding school with students from around the world – children of missionaries, Christian leaders, and other  Christian parents who wished a Christ-centered education for their children. The Academy was never closed nor its principles changed. In 1980 the boarding school became a Christian day school with kindergarten through eighth grade. Pre-kindergarten was formed, and in 1996 a high school was added. Named Legacy, it related the foundational principles of the high school boarding school to the day school. The year 2000 marked the first graduating class of the day school.

The ultimate purpose of Hampden DuBose Academy from its inception in 1934 to the current year is given in the words inscribed on its seal “Mihi vivere est Christus – For to me to live is Christ.” This is the only reason for the existence of the school and the desire of each of its leasers, its board, its faculty and staff, and their prayer for every student who attends. Founded on the Word of God, Hampden DuBose Academy and Legacy High School seeks always to honor the Lord Jesus Christ, “Holding forth the Word of life…” Philippians 2:16.