Benedictine College Preparatory

Benedictine College Preparatory

Private High School | Grade 9-12
12829 River Rd,  Richmond, VA
4.4
3.6
243 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jesse Grapes
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.56
Annual Tuition
$18,500
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
29
Part Time Teachers
8
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
28
Science
27
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
74%
Black
20.5%
Hispanic
3.5%
Two or more races
1.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Best All Boys Schools in Virginia
#11 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
#19 Best HS For Athletes in Virginia
Source: Niche

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 41 Students
Virginia Tech 38 Students
University of Virginia 27 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 19 Students
Hampden-Sydney College 19 Students
William & Mary 16 Students
University of Richmond 15 Students
Christopher Newport University 14 Students
Virginia Military Institute 13 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 11 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 34 Students
Biology 13 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Pre-Law Studies 7 Students
Economics 6 Students
Finance 5 Students
Accounting 5 Students
Mathematics 5 Students
Business Analytics 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 21 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/27/2023
Love this school due to the unique combination of military leadership, academic rigor and Catholic faith. It's a very different experience which colleges recognize during the application process. The staff truly cares about the boys, their academic, spiritual and emotional wellness.
4.0 Senior
6/9/2022
It's a nice brotherhood and builds strong relationships. Especially if you attend all 4 years. The school also makes you more responsible of your time. You have to really be on top of things.
5.0 Alum
3/18/2019
Attending Benedictine was one of the best choices I have ever made. It has great academics, and athletics. The Catholic side of the school makes it very appealing to me. While the military side of the school is rather poor, it inspired me to pursue a career in the military as an officer in the Army.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 26 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/27/2024
Sending my boys to Benedictine has been one of the best decisions I have ever made as a parent. My boys are very different from each other and each gained life forming support and experiences at this school. The 100+ year old traditions form men of character and faith. They developed a brotherhood t...
5.0 parent
9/15/2023
Truly exceptional learning community. The curriculum is tailored to how boys learn, and the school does an excellent job of fostering brotherhood and a strong faith in God. The experience shaped my boys into becoming confident young men.
5.0 other
7/11/2022
Graduated here in 2017. To the person who said bullying is encouraged. That is just plain WRONG. The best way I can describe Benedictine is that its like a fraternity (without the drinking and partying, id be lying to say that it didn't happen in high school but not to the extent of a fraternity, no...
5.0 parent
6/24/2022
Great school, really recommend. Great athletics great teaching and great brotherhood.

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Benedictine College Preparatory is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 12829 River Rd in Richmond, VA. Annual tuition is $18,500. The school has a total enrollment of 243 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Benedictine College Preparatory has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.56. Average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $979,966. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richmond Academy, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Benedictine College Preparatory.

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