Founded in 1922 by the Benedictine Sisters of Virginia, Saint Gertrude is an independent, all girl Catholic school defined by an innovative and rigorous liberal arts curriculum and a commitment to the Benedictine values of hospitality, stewardship, and community service. Saint Gertrude's mission is to prepare and inspire young women to answer the challenges of their changing world. At Saint Gertrude, we combine the best of academic tradition, educational innovation, spiritual formation, and commitment to the service of others to create a high school experience unlike any other in the greater Richmond area. A quality education is more than academics – it develops in each young woman her own sense of faith, compassion, commitment, confidence, creativity, and community. The Saint Gertrude advantage means… We are different and it’s our difference that makes us special. All that’s unique about us—our values, our location, our traditions, our diversity, our unity, and so much more—form a powerful combination of advantages that help our students grow, thrive, and lead.