St. Christopher's School (Richmond, Virginia) Explained

St. Christopher's School
Motto:"Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini"
Established:1911
Type:Private School
Religious Affiliation:Episcopal
Grades:Jr. K - 12
Headmaster:Mason Lecky
Enrollment:938
Campus Type:Suburban
Ratio:9:1
Campus Size:8.6 acres
Mascot:Saints
Newspaper:The Pine Needle
Yearbook:Raps and Taps
Colors: Red and Gray
Country:USA
Website:http://www.stchristophers.com
Feeder Schools:
St. Christopher's School
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Designated Other1:Virginia Landmarks Register
Designated Other1 Date:December 5, 2001[1]
Designated Other1 Number:127-5995
Designated Other1 Num Position:bottom
Location:711 St. Christopher's Rd., Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates:37.5803°N -77.5211°W
Built:1911
Architect:Baskerville & Sons
Architecture:Colonial Revival, Classical Revival
Added:March 13, 2002
Refnum:02000183

St. Christopher's School is an American private college preparatory school for boys located in Richmond, Virginia.[2] [3] The school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]

History

Dr. Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne founded St. Christopher's School in 1911 as The Chamberlayne School. On June 11, 1920, a system of church schools was established by the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, at which time The Chamberlayne School was renamed St. Christopher's School, after Saint Christopher. [5]

The campus includes frame buildings from the era of its founding as well as brick buildings added in the second–quarter of the 20th–century. The campus became a Virginia Landmark on December 5, 2001, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 2002.

Students

As of 2022, the student population is 938. The students are all male and are 63% White, 11% Asian, 9% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Multiracial, and 0% Native American and Pacific Island.

The student-to-teacher ratio is 9 to 1.

Academics

St. Christopher's includes junior kindergarten through 12th grade. It offers more than 25 Advanced Placement courses. A program of coordination with nearby St. Catherine's School allows a broader selection of courses at the Upper School level, taught in coeducational classes on both campuses. After graduating, 100% of its students attend a four–year college.

Niche ranks the school as the number two all-boys high school and the number 8 K through grade twelve school in Virginia.

Student life

Athletics

St. Christopher's School belongs to two athletic associations, the Virginia Prep League and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA).[6] St. Christopher's has longstanding athletic rivalries with Benedictine High School, Collegiate School, and Woodberry Forest School.

The wrestling program, considered one of the best in Virginia, holds a streak of 21 straight Virginia Prep League titles and 3 consecutive VISAA State championships, as well as 16 of the last 22.[7]

Student publications

Accreditations and memberships

St. Christopher's School is accredited or a member of the following organizations:

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. 19 March 2013.
  2. Web site: Explore St. Christopher's School . 2022-08-16 . Niche . en.
  3. Web site: Explore St Christopher's School in Richmond, VA . 2022-08-16 . GreatSchools.org.
  4. Web site: October 13, 2021 . St. Christopher’s School . 2022-08-16 . Virginia Department of Historic Resources . en-US.
  5. Web site: St. Christopher's School School History . 2022-08-16 . www.stchristophers.com.
  6. Web site: St. Christopher's School Athletic Associations . 2022-08-16 . www.stchristophers.com.
  7. Web site: Bess . Brad . February 2, 2014 . St. Chris wins 13th straight league title . 2022-08-16 . Richmond Times-Dispatch . en.
  8. Web site: St. Christopher's School Student Publications . 2022-08-16 . www.stchristophers.com.
  9. Web site: St Christophers School Virtual Yearbook . 2022-08-16 . AllHighSchools . en.
  10. Web site: NAIS Directories . August 16, 2022 . National Association of Independent Schools .
  11. Web site: Search for a School . August 16, 2022 . Virginia Association of Independent Schools.
  12. Web site: June 30, 2013 . Brother to Brother: International Boys School Coalition 20th Annual Conference . August 16, 2022 . International Boys School Coalition.
  13. Web site: St. Christopher’s Griff O’Ferrall is the Gatorade state baseball player of the year. Tim. Pearrell. Richmond Times-Dispatch. June 30, 2021. June 20, 2024.
  14. Web site: O'Connor . John . May 23, 2012 . Slaters still sharing baseball passion | Sports . November 14, 2017 . Richmond Times Dispatch . richmond.com.