St Charles Preparatory School

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St Charles Preparatory School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
2010 E Broad St,  Columbus, OH
4.4
4.2
505 Students
A
Niche Grade
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.

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
48
Part Time Teachers
1
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
85%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
75.2%
Two or more races
8.4%
Black
8.4%
Hispanic
3.8%
Asian
3.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best All Boys Schools in Ohio
#4 Best Catholic Schools in Ohio
Source: Niche

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
4.4 63 Reviews
5.0 Senior
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.
5.0 Sophomore
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.
5.0 Senior
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
4.2 12 Reviews
1.0 parent
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...
1.0 other
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...
5.0 student
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...
5.0 parent
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...

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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.

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