RCS at a Glance

  • Pre-K-12, coed, Catholic college preparatory school located in Roanoke, VA in Diocese of Richmond
  • Accredited by the Virginia Catholic Educational Association (VCEA) and by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
  • Established in 1889
  • Head of School:  Patrick Patterson
  • 3 Divisions:
    • Pre-K
    • Lower School grades K-7
    • Upper School grades 8-12
  • 526 students for 2011-12 school year
  • Low student-to-faculty ratio
  • School Hours: Pre-K 9:00AM-1:00PM, Lower School (K-5) 8:00AM-2:45PM, Lower School (6-7) 8:00AM-3:00PM, Upper School (8-12) 8:00AM-3:05PM
  • Matriculations 2011 (Partial List): College of Charleston, College of William & Mary, Duquesne University, James Madison University, Jefferson College of Health Sciences, Lafayette College, Longwood University (2), North Georgia College & State University, Radford University, Sheridan College, Sweet Briar College, The Citadel, Tusculum College, University of Mary Washington, University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University (2), Virginia Tech (2), Virginia Western
  • SAT Scores: Critical Reading 587, Math 540 , Writing 579
  • $1,740,250.00 in reported scholarships and grants
  • Uniforms contribute to learning environment
  • Extended Day program offered K-7
  • Foreign language offered in Lower School & Upper School