St Gertrude High School

St Gertrude High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
12829 River Rd,  Richmond, VA
4.2
2.8
173 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Amy Pickral
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$19,456
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
3.51
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
35
Full Time Teachers
28
Part Time Teachers
7
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
610
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
25
Reading
27
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
94%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
87.9%
Black
5.7%
Two or more races
3.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.2%
Native American
<1%
Hispanic
<1%
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School Rankings

#5 Best All Girls Schools in Virginia
#5 Best Catholic Schools in Virginia
#21 Best HS for the Arts in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 66 Students
Virginia Tech 60 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 47 Students
University of Virginia 41 Students
University of Richmond 36 Students
University of South Carolina 28 Students
William & Mary 28 Students
University of Tennessee 26 Students
Longwood University 26 Students
Christopher Newport University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 26 Students
Nursing 25 Students
Business 19 Students
Biology 17 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
Pre-Law Studies 14 Students
Political Science and Government 12 Students
Interior Design 10 Students
Architecture 9 Students
Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 43 Reviews
5.0 Alum
10/27/2024
Saint Gertrude is a special community that you can't understand unless you are there. Aside from the top tier academics that prepare you greatly for college, the special traditions that no other school has is what puts this school over the top. I will forever cherish my time there and can't think of a better high school for girls to attend to prepare them to live in God's name and set them up for success.
5.0 Senior
4/29/2023
It has truly been an amazing experience. I would not change it for the world; in my time at this school, I have made great connections that will last.
5.0 Alum
6/8/2022
At Saint Gertrude, everything was so welcoming and amazing from the first day you walk in till the day you leave. On top of that, the teachers are excellent and are always there for you to ask them any questions you have. After leaving the school, I feel more prepared for college and what awaits ahead.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.8 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/9/2025
This site seems to have a lot of complaints but I’m not sure if it’s bc people who enjoy the school do not rate it. My daughter transferred her in the 2024-2025 school year and LOVES it. We have a very rich ethnic background and while everywhere you go there will be some people of low emotional IQ t...
1.0 other
7/31/2023
Very toxic and cliquey environment. Bullying is out of control and the teachers are just as bad.
1.0 other
7/31/2023
As a former student of this school, I have never felt more unsafe in a space that was supposed to be a place to guide and teach me. Not only are the students of this school terrible but so is the administration. The bullying issue has been brought to their attention many times but nothing is ever do...
1.0 parent
1/23/2023
Horrible experience for my oldest girl and me as a parent. At the time, teachers and administrators were very mean and pigeon holed students from day one. Pretty bad when the teachers and administrators are worst than and less mature than the students. Don't waste your money.

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