St. Charles Preparatory School is a leader in all-boys college preparatory Catholic education for Grades 9 through 12. This private high school's convenient location on the west side of Bexley attracts a student population composed of young men from nearly 60 zip codes and more than 100 different area elementary and middle schools.
St. Charles Preparatory School's state-of-the-art campus spans 23 acres and features classrooms, chapels, courtyards and playing fields. The design of the space supports students as they grow in their faith, prepare for higher education and become well-rounded young men. The classical education and rigorous curriculum offered at St. Charles Preparatory School sparks a passion for lifelong learning while promoting critical thinking, problem-solving and research. This approach builds on a foundation of prayer, faith, service, character and hard work. St. Charles Preparatory School Cardinals athletic programs currently feature 15 varsity teams and several competitions levels, promoting high participation and engagement across all grade levels. Over half of St. Charles Preparatory School students also participate in at least one co-curricular activity or organization, with interests ranging from theater and robotics to prayer and leadership. Young men from across the city are proud to join the tradition of excellence at St. Charles Preparatory School.
St Charles Preparatory School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
2010 E Broad St,
Columbus, OH
505
Students
A
School Details
Head of School
Mr. James R. Lower
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$16,625
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Niche Grade
A+
B+
A
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A+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.56
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
49
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Full Time Teachers
48
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Part Time Teachers
1
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
670
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Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
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Number of AP Courses
16
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AP Pass Rate
85%
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
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Clubs and Activities
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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White
75.2%
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Two or more races
8.4%
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Black
8.4%
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Hispanic
3.8%
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Asian
3.5%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
The Ohio State University
163 Students
Miami University
102 Students
University of Cincinnati
73 Students
University of Dayton
65 Students
University of Kentucky
60 Students
Ohio University
55 Students
University of Notre Dame
51 Students
Xavier University
44 Students
Purdue University
32 Students
Indiana University - Bloomington
28 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
84 Students
Finance
53 Students
Mechanical Engineering
33 Students
Biology
29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
26 Students
Computer Science
25 Students
Engineering
25 Students
Political Science and Government
20 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
20 Students
Pre-Law Studies
19 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/1/2025
Overall, St. Charles is a very academically challenging school with lots of studying and homework, but has a solid staff and excellent lunches and a healthy student environment.
2/21/2024
I have loved it here last year I went to a public school here in town. In the last year I have felt a huge increase in my knowledge and help compared to last year.
1/16/2024
St. Charles has easily the best academics in the city of Columbus. They also have a top notch guidance office team.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/22/2024
After having my son attend the school for four years, I believe I can portray a reasonably accurate picture of the school. On a positive, many of the teachers are very good and care about the education of the students. Unfortunately, the other teachers, there are many of them, and the administration...
12/24/2021
Very difficult academically, unproductive and archaic presentation of information and teaching style. The biggest issue is the school states it’s Catholic, however, culture and attitude of the teachers and administrators is one that undermines the faith. The arrogance, condescending attitudes of the...
3/25/2015
I am only a freshman at St. Charles, but already do I feel I have grown in the past year. I started out last fall and since then there has been a non-stop workload, but I know I am making myself better academically and emotionally. I get home from school and my mindset is to work hard, then have fre...
3/13/2014
St. Charles Prep has an outstanding but rigorous curriculum that prepares these young men for college and life after that. By the time they've graduated, they're ready for anything university can throw at them. There is no shortage of sports or fine art activities in which to participate. All the te...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Jerry Marshall
Jerry Marshall
EXP Realty, LLC
(937) 421-8117
61 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$435,000 Price
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Bradley Gregg
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Coldwell Banker Realty
(380) 214-1244
58 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$330,000 Price
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Tara Woodford
Tara Woodford
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1 Total Sale
1 Near This School
$245,000 Price
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Letisha Parks
Letisha Parks
EXP Realty, LLC
(833) 991-4546
28 Total Sales
7 Near This School
$111K - $482K Price Range
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Lisa Roberts
Lisa Roberts
Alt Company, Realtors
(877) 899-6391
14 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$233K - $385K Price Range
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Jeff Ramm
Jeff Ramm
Coldwell Banker Realty
(380) 201-9467
267 Total Sales
7 Near This School
$115K - $587K Price Range
Map
List Price Range
$447K - $717K
Homes For Sale
0
Average Home Value
$629,187
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
25%
Average Household Income
$154,398
% of College Grads
75.5%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,182 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,149 - $2,109 per month
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$1,049 - $1,249 per month
- Townhomes at Bexley Creek
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- 1 Bath
- 596+ Sq Ft
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$699 - $1,949 per month
- Villages at Eden Crossing
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- 1-2 Baths
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- Eden at Bexley Crossing
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 624+ Sq Ft
- 2977 Barclay Square S
- Columbus, OH
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Parks in this Area
Commonwealth Park
- Soccer
- Multi-Purpose Field
Krumm Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Wolfe Park
- Baseball/Softball
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Jeffrey Park
- Pool
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- Kayak/Canoe
Havenwood Park
- Picnic Area
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- Events
Cassady Park
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St Charles Preparatory School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 2010 E Broad St in Columbus, in the Bexley neighborhood. Annual tuition is $16,625. The school has a total enrollment of 505 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. St Charles Preparatory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $629,187. Discover additional schools in the area, like Columbus School For Girls, Bishop Hartley High School, Bexley High School, and more. Learn more about what Columbus has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St Charles Preparatory School.