Why Catholic Education?
Lessons learned early in school can have lifelong influences on individuals, families, and communities. Richmond Area Catholic Schools have a rich legacy of instilling scholastic excellence, responsible leadership, respect for life, and service to others.
Faith
+ Spiritual development and faith formation create our foundation
+ Students attend formal religious education classes
+ We educate students from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds
+ We welcome all faiths
Academics
+ Top 10% in the nation on standardized test scores
+ 9% above national average on SAT Scores
+ 99% high school graduation rate
+ 100% graduation acceptance rate to accredited institutions
+ $5,606,204 in scholarships awarded to 62 of the 169 Richmond area graduates, Class of 2011
+ Four "Blue Ribbon School of Excellence" Awards selected by the U.S. Department of Education:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School - 2011
St. Bridget School - 2007
Saint Mary's Catholic School - 2004
Saint Gertrude High School - 1996
Values
+ Our schools present a diverse, safe, and secure learning environment
+ We provide a supportive environment where each child is nutured and respected
+ Wide variety of extra-curricular activities including: sports, clubs, fine arts, drama, band, and more
Service
+ Students practice their faith in their daily lives through service to communities
+ Students are grounded in faith, self-discipline, and integrity to create a morally responsible individual
Faith
+ Spiritual development and faith formation create our foundation
+ Students attend formal religious education classes
+ We educate students from diverse socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds
+ We welcome all faiths
Academics
+ Top 10% in the nation on standardized test scores
+ 9% above national average on SAT Scores
+ 99% high school graduation rate
+ 100% graduation acceptance rate to accredited institutions
+ $5,606,204 in scholarships awarded to 62 of the 169 Richmond area graduates, Class of 2011
+ Four "Blue Ribbon School of Excellence" Awards selected by the U.S. Department of Education:
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School - 2011
St. Bridget School - 2007
Saint Mary's Catholic School - 2004
Saint Gertrude High School - 1996
Values
+ Our schools present a diverse, safe, and secure learning environment
+ We provide a supportive environment where each child is nutured and respected
+ Wide variety of extra-curricular activities including: sports, clubs, fine arts, drama, band, and more
Service
+ Students practice their faith in their daily lives through service to communities
+ Students are grounded in faith, self-discipline, and integrity to create a morally responsible individual
