Benedictine College Preparatory
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(804) 708-9500
Benedictine was founded in 1911, under the name of Benedictine College, by a group of Benedictine monks from Belmont Abbey in North Carolina.
The name Benedictine is synonymous with Catholic values, academic excellence, leadership, and service.
As a Catholic school, we believe in exemplifying and conveying the basic tenets and values of the Faith.
They should guide our conduct in everyday life. As an academic preparatory school, our curriculum and standards are established to prepare our graduates for study at a quality four-year institution of higher learning.
As a school for young men, we nurture esprit de corps, camaraderie, and loyalty to our school and each other.
We want our young men to grow intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. To that end we expect our students to participate in a broad range of available curricular and co-curricular activities.
As a military school, we are committed to developing skills in leadership, discipline teamwork, and responsibility.
We also imbue in our cadets the unique set of traditions that link each generation of cadets.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 282 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,800
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 29 / rolling
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Benedictine College Preparatory places among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Association of Military Colleges and Schools National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1911 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 282 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 30% State avg.: 26% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 13 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP 2D Art, AP 3D Art, AP Biology, AP Calculus (AB), AP Calculus (BC), AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science, AP Economics, AP English Language, Ap English Literature and Composition, AP U.S. Government, AP U.S. History |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Military Uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 29 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $19,800 |
| Tuition Notes | Several financial aid packages and scholarships are available. |
| % on Financial Aid | 56% |
| Admissions Director | Greg Lilly |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 13 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track, WrestlingBasketball, Cross Country, Diving, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 15 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Battle of the Brains, Emmaus Group, Key Club, Latin Club, Model General Assembly, Model Judiciary, National Honor Society, RAMPS, Rifle Team, Spanish Club, Student Council Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Drama, Pipe and Drum, Visual Arts |
School Notes
- Benedictine was founded in 1911, under the name of Benedictine College, by a group of Benedictine monks from Belmont Abbey in North Carolina. The name Benedictine is synonymous with Catholic values, academic excellence, leadership, and service. As a Catholic school, we believe in exemplifying and conveying the basic tenets and values of the Faith. They should guide our conduct in everyday life. As an academic preparatory school, our curriculum and standards are established to prepare our graduates for study at a quality four-year institution of higher learning. As a school for young men, we nurture esprit de corps, camaraderie, and loyalty to our school and each other. We want our young men to grow intellectually, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. To that end we expect our students to participate in a broad range of available curricular and co-curricular activities. As a military school, we are committed to developing skills in leadership, discipline teamwork, and responsibility. We also imbue in our cadets the unique set of traditions that link each generation of cadets.
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