Fr Gabriel Richard High School

The proof is in the pudding. My children performed well after FGR got into good schools were prepared for the rigorous challenges of college and increased their Catholic faith. It was everything I was looking for as a parent. It didn't absolve me from my obligations, so if you are one of those don't bother.
--Submitted by a parent

Overall I would rate the environment of the school as excellent. Certain areas were unacceptably weak, however. At the top of the list I would put the guidance counselor. My students had minimal needs for the counselor until senior year when its time to apply to colleges. They ran into delays, excuses, weak communication, and a lousy experience. Advice to parents of seniors: make copies of everything, track when you asked for something, follow up on every detail and deadline....especially if applying to competitive colleges. One other frustration with the school is the seeming lack of concern by the administration when you bring issues to their attention. This is not the place for details - talk to other parents and you'll get the picture. Faculty is mostly strong; coaches seem to be good to excellent; extra curricular activities good. Many wonderful families are involved here!
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent, focus is on challenging academics. The standard is to take Honors or AP classes. The majority of the kids have good manners, polite, high morals, clean cut vs. the minority in the public system.
--Submitted by a parent

Poor quality teaching, very inconsistent
--Submitted by a parent

Teachers in most of the core academic areas were outstanding. However, breadth of view in religious education, except for the first year, was sadly lacking. If you are hard core catholic this might be just the ticket. We always felt like outsiders. Teacher quality was all over the board. The math, biology, chemistry and English teachers were great.
--Submitted by Protestant Parent, a parent