Peninsula Catholic High School

Private High School | Grade 8-12

600 Harpersville Rd, Newport News, VA

Morrison Neighborhood

4.0

4.3

273 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Janine Franklin

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Average SAT Score
1210

Average ACT Score
26

Average GPA
3.62

Graduation Rate
100%

Annual Tuition
$16,880

Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Academics

Teachers

College Prep

A-

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

A-

Sports

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA

3.62

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Part Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

0.1%

College Prep

Average SAT

1210

Math

590

Verbal

620

Average ACT

Math

English

Reading

Science

Number of AP Courses

Four-Year Matriculation Rate

85%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female

51.9%

Male

48.1%

White

59.3%

Hispanic

15.1%

Two or more races

9.8%

Asian

8.4%

Black

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Virginia Tech 74 Students

James Madison University 72 Students

Virginia Commonwealth University 63 Students

University of Virginia 55 Students

Old Dominion University 48 Students

Christopher Newport University 43 Students

William & Mary 39 Students

George Mason University 26 Students

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 22 Students

Longwood University 17 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Business 37 Students

Psychology 28 Students

Biology 25 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students

Nursing 17 Students

Engineering 15 Students

Criminology 14 Students

Neuroscience and Neurobiology 12 Students

Chemistry 10 Students

Computer Science 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Parent

8/15/2025

Our son started in the 9th grade. Academically we are very happy. The admin and staff are very helpful!! The Sports Programs could use some work, but it's a private school and we are ultimately there for the education. It's just tough when you have an athletic child.

4.0 Senior

8/1/2025

I personally have had an amazing experience at peninsula catholic. With the passionate teachers, loving staff, and dedicated students, peninsula catholic has given me an amazing education as well as life lessons.

5.0 Senior

10/1/2024

Peninsula Catholic High School is a great place to learn and get involved. The smaller class sizes help the teachers to get to know you and help you in the way you need.

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5.0 parent

2/9/2024

Awesome school to send your children for their education

3.0 student

12/4/2017

Peninsula Catholic is a fairly average school, although it advertises itself as much greater than it really is. It has it's fair share of problems like any other school, although this is my personal experience with it. Students are spoken to every year about bullying, but little justice is actually...

5.0 parent

6/7/2017

I have only good things to say about PCHS! The academics are rigorous yet the teachers approachable and helpful; the extracurricular activities, from athletics to fine arts, are exceptional and inclusive; and, the school community, from students to staff, is friendly and accepting. There are many wa...

5.0 other

5/31/2017

Peninsula Catholic provides a quality education for an extremely affordable cost. It boasts a 100% college acceptance rate with many students earning college credits from Dual Enrollment classes. The school is on the cutting edge of technology with their 1:1 Chromebook Initiative and the new Long Di...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Median Age

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Peninsula Catholic High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 8-12 located at 600 Harpersville Rd in Newport News, VA. Annual tuition is $16,880. The school has a total enrollment of 273 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Peninsula Catholic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $285,122. Discover additional schools in the area, like Summit Christian Academy - Upper School, East End Academy, Hampton Roads Academy, and more. Learn more about what Newport News has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Peninsula Catholic High School.

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