Since its first graduating class in 1927, St. Charles Preparatory School has nurtured the minds and hearts of scholars, priests, entrepreneurs, executive officers, artists, doctors, legal professionals, and community leaders.
Founded in 1923, St. Charles provides a “complete, thorough and sound classical training” based on the message of Jesus Christ and equips students for their chosen professions. Enrolling 612 boys in grades 9-12, St. Charles offers a college preparatory program as well as advanced placement courses for qualified students and limited accommodations for those with learning disabilities. Activities include 15 varsity sports, publications, drama, and student council.
A summer program provides remediation for incoming freshmen.
St. Charles, which is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Columbus, Ohio, has maintained its focus on classical Catholic teaching, hard work, discipline, values, character development, and service to the community. The school is devoted to attracting boys from all economic and geographic backgrounds from Central Ohio. Ongoing support from St. Charles alumni and parents, and the Central Ohio community has made it possible for the school to extend $1 million in academic and financial aid (to 25% of the student body) for the 2008-2009 school year.
St. Charles students have a sound background in community service and are very active in their service to underserved communities. St. Charles students are exposed to the importance of being “their brother’s keeper” and are required to become affiliated with local non-profit organizations as part of their service-hour requirement. This exposure to helping those less fortunate is a core element of the St. Charles experience.