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St. Christopher's School
St. Christopher's School in winter
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Richmond, Virginia

United States
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TypePrivate School
Motto"Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini"
Religious affiliation(s)Episcopal
Established1911
HeadmasterMason Lecky
GradesJr. K - 12
Enrollment938
Student to teacher ratio9:1
Campus size8.6 acres
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)   Red and Gray
MascotSaints
NewspaperThe Pine Needle
YearbookRaps and Taps
Feeder schools
St. Christopher's School
St. Christopher's School (Richmond, Virginia) is located in Virginia
St. Christopher's School (Richmond, Virginia)
St. Christopher's School (Richmond, Virginia) is located in the United States
St. Christopher's School (Richmond, Virginia)
Location711 St. Christopher's Rd., Richmond, Virginia
Coordinates37°34′49″N 77°31′16″W / 37.58028°N 77.52111°W / 37.58028; -77.52111
Area8.6 acres (3.5 ha)
Built1911
ArchitectBaskerville & Sons
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Classical Revival
NRHP reference No.02000183 [1]
VLR No.127-5995
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 13, 2002
Designated VLRDecember 5, 2001[2]
Websitehttp://www.stchristophers.com

St. Christopher's School is an American private college preparatory school for boys located in Richmond, Virginia.[3][4] The school is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[5]

History

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Dr. Churchill Gibson Chamberlayne founded St. Christopher's School in 1911 as The Chamberlayne School.[6][5] 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. [6]

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.[5] The campus became a Virginia Landmark on December 5, 2001, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 2002.[5]

Students

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As of 2022, the student population is 938.[3] 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.[3][4]

The student-to-teacher ratio is 9 to 1.[3]

Academics

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St. Christopher's includes junior kindergarten through 12th grade.[3] It offers more than 25 Advanced Placement courses.[4] 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.[3]

Niche ranks the school as the number two all-boys high school and the number 8 K through grade twelve school in Virginia.[3]

Student life

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Athletics

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St. Christopher's School belongs to two athletic associations, the Virginia Prep League and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association (VISAA).[7] 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.[8]

Student publications

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  • The Pine Needle Online (web-based newspaper)[9]
  • Raps and Taps (yearbook)[10]
  • Hieroglyphic (arts journal)

Accreditations and memberships

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

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "Explore St. Christopher's School". Niche. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  4. ^ a b c "Explore St Christopher's School in Richmond, VA". GreatSchools.org. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  5. ^ a b c d "St. Christopher's School". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. October 13, 2021. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  6. ^ a b "St. Christopher's School | School History". www.stchristophers.com. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  7. ^ "St. Christopher's School | Athletic Associations". www.stchristophers.com. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  8. ^ Bess, Brad (February 2, 2014). "St. Chris wins 13th straight league title". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  9. ^ "St. Christopher's School | Student Publications". www.stchristophers.com. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  10. ^ "St Christophers School Virtual Yearbook". AllHighSchools. Retrieved 2022-08-16.
  11. ^ "NAIS Directories". National Association of Independent Schools. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  12. ^ "Search for a School". Virginia Association of Independent Schools. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  13. ^ "Brother to Brother: International Boys School Coalition 20th Annual Conference" (PDF). International Boys School Coalition. June 30, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2022.
  14. ^ Pearrell, Tim (June 30, 2021). "St. Christopher's Griff O'Ferrall is the Gatorade state baseball player of the year". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  15. ^ O'Connor, John (May 23, 2012). "Slaters still sharing baseball passion | Sports". Richmond Times Dispatch. richmond.com. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
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