Donnan Wintermute
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8 Near This School
$255K - $910K Price Range
The Howard Gardner School
Private Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
4913 Franconia Rd,
Alexandria, VA
48
Students
A-
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+
B-
B+
A-
B+
C+
Source: Niche
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
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.
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.
5/31/2017
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 It helped me grow from a very withdrawn middle schooler to an outgoing and confident senior in highschool.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
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...
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...
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...
5/24/2017
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...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Donnan Wintermute
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Stacy Martin
Stacy Martin
Keller Williams Realty/Lee Beaver & Assoc.
(202) 883-3264
119 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$176K - $740K Price Range
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Eric Stewart
Eric Stewart
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
(240) 702-1551
418 Total Sales
8 Near This School
$500K - $1.6M Price Range
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Tracy Shively
Tracy Shively
Douglas Elliman of Metro DC, LLC - Washington
(571) 520-3997
97 Total Sales
5 Near This School
$580K - $1.1M Price Range
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Ali Velasco
Ali Velasco
RLAH @properties
(888) 250-3158
45 Total Sales
3 Near This School
$500K - $593K Price Range
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Paola Lazo
Paola Lazo
Samson Properties
(855) 517-8290
111 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$975,000 Price
Map
List Price Range
$550K - $1.3M
Homes For Sale
24
Average Home Value
$780,313
Median Lot Size
12,196 Sq Ft
% Renters
20%
Average Household Income
$187,449
% of College Grads
61.6%
Median Age
42
Average House Size
2,118 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
17.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
- 7th to 12th
- Private
- 9th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 11th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Ridge View Playground
Ridgeview Neighborhood Park
Burgundy Park
Mark Twain Park
Loftridge Park
Horgan Ct Playground
Clermont Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
Virginia Hills
Residential living in a suburb with a not so suburban feel
Groveton
Post World War II suburb south of Alexandria, hosting Huntley Meadows Park
Landmark
Condos and townhouses with access to restaurants and shopping
Cameron Station
Old-fashioned designs mix with modern living in this piece of West End Alexandria
Belle Haven
A suburban community with homes dating back to the 1920s, just south of Old Town
Seminary Valley
Easy access to Interstate 395 and school walkability in this Alexandria community
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.