St. Francis DeSales High School

St. Francis DeSales High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
4212 Karl Rd,  Columbus, OH
4.1
3.7
893 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Daniel J. Garrick
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1260
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.65
Annual Tuition
$8,975
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
A
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
73
Full Time Teachers
67
Part Time Teachers
6
College Prep
Average SAT
1260
Math
630
Verbal
630
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
27
Science
26
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
92%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
55.4%
Male
44.6%
White
57.8%
Black
17.1%
Hispanic
14.2%
Two or more races
5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.4%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#14 Best Catholic Schools in Ohio
#14 Most Diverse Private HS in Ohio
#22 Best HS For Athletes in Ohio
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University 306 Students
University of Cincinnati 188 Students
Ohio University 162 Students
Miami University 137 Students
University of Dayton 123 Students
University of Kentucky 77 Students
Bowling Green State University 66 Students
Xavier University 60 Students
Otterbein University 53 Students
Michigan State University 49 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 56 Students
Biology 51 Students
Nursing 50 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Engineering 26 Students
Accounting 26 Students
Pre-Law Studies 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 114 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/18/2024
My experience at St. Francis DeSales has been extremely exceptional. From teachers to guidance every question I have asked has been duly noted and answered with a sense of urgency and care.
4.0 Senior
12/21/2023
Like any other Catholic high school, DeSales should be incorporating the faith into school life, and I think it does a really good job at that. They like to tell us "Big school opportunities, small school feel" which is, in my opinion, pretty accurate.
3.0 Senior
7/3/2023
During my time at Desales starting as a freshman we were online most of the year because of covid. This experience was not ideal but was something we had to deal with. Overall the first two years of high school were rough because it was still recovering from covid so we couldn't do everything we wanted. As a junior things were normal again and now going into senior year I have big hopes.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/16/2024
We have been really happy with St. Francis DeSales High School. The administration goes well beyond expectations to listen, communicate, keep the facilities modern, safe, functional and inviting and makes both students and families welcome. The principal roots everything in prayer and participates s...
5.0 parent
10/18/2023
The best Catholic school in Columbus. Academic and extracurricular activities are at various levels and well fitted to individual students. Very welcoming and friendly atmosphere
5.0 other
5/21/2023
My experience at desales was on of tough class's and teachs that cared about their students
2.0 other
12/7/2022
The school is great... if you're a wealthy, white, straight, cis kid. Anything outside of the "norm", and you can be ostracized to hell and back by peers and teachers alike. Pro tip: join the band and put a little bit of effort in, and you'll have partial immunity from the dean of students.

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