The Howard Gardner School

The Howard Gardner School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
4913 Franconia Rd,  Alexandria, VA
4.2
4.2
48 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Erick Johnson
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$39,550

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
8
Full Time Teachers
8
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
26
English
30
Reading
34
Science
31
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
70%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
53.1%
Female
46.9%
White
49%
Black
16.3%
Asian
12.2%
Hispanic
12.2%
Two or more races
8.2%
Native American
2%

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
James Madison University 11 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 9 Students
William & Mary 9 Students
George Mason University 7 Students
Christopher Newport University 7 Students
Virginia Tech 6 Students
University of Virginia 5 Students
Longwood University 4 Students
George Washington University 4 Students
Juniata College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 8 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 4 Students
Psychiatric and Mental Health Services 4 Students
Biology 3 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Political Science and Government 3 Students
Engineering 3 Students
English 3 Students
Creative Writing 3 Students
Music 3 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 10 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/10/2024
It is a small school with a tight community where everyone knows each other. With many unique learning experiences that are exclusively done at this school.
1.0 Middle School Student
3/31/2020
The Howard Gardner school was a terrible experience. Not only did I not learn anything, I was actively bullied by both students and staff. Teachers were neglectful, and would leave students alone for hours at a time.
5.0 Alum
5/31/2017
Through the Howard Gardner School, I was able to find myself. It helped me grow from a very withdrawn middle schooler to an outgoing and confident senior in highschool.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 15 Reviews
1.0 other
7/6/2020
I applied to this school after realizing I needed extra help about 2 years ago. After a great first interview at the beginning of the summer, they called us in for another interview a month later. The new person who conducted the interview, Addy, was exceptionally rude about my certified and profess...
5.0 parent
7/21/2018
My middle daughter attended HGS for her Jr. year after a rough year at our local public school. HGS was a good experience for her and provided a safe environment for her after the trauma caused (by a teacher) at our public school. My youngest daughter attended HGS for three years. She had a wonderfu...
3.0 other
6/1/2017
No school is perfect or a utopia, but we were disappointed in HG. The concept is great and the tools are there, but the laid back atmosphere can contribute to a shortfall in the learning arena. In our experience it was due to a single disruptive student who managed to manipulate the teachers and cla...
5.0 parent
5/24/2017
Our son is a rising senior at HGS and we couldn't be happier with the education he has received there. The teachers are truly exceptional and the Head of School does a fantastic job of leading the school in accomplishing its mission. I read through some of the other comments and was surprised to see...

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The Howard Gardner School is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 4913 Franconia Rd in Alexandria, VA. Annual tuition is $39,550. The school has a total enrollment of 48 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The Howard Gardner School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $780,313. Discover additional schools in the area, like Metropolitan School of the Arts, Bishop Ireton High School, Al-Qalam Academy, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Howard Gardner School.

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