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Seton Hall Preparatory School

120 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ, 07052-0705 -

School Notes Overview:

Seton Hall Prep is a private boys high school (grades 9-12) of the Archdiocese of Newark. Founded in 1856, Seton Hall is the oldest Catholic college preparatory school in New Jersey. The Prep provides an academically demanding environment to approximately 900 young men from a diverse spectrum of over 120 towns in the northern part of New Jersey. SHP takes as its mission the development of the whole man—spiritual, intellectual, social and physical. The Prep community proceeds from a belief that growth as a whole person is not limited to secular knowledge but involves the spiritual fulfillment that has been a central concern in its educational tradition. In as much as such growth and maturity are rooted in personal and social responsibility, a code of conduct and expectations is in place to guide the student community in their daily activities. Consequent to its Catholic identity, SHP seeks to foster an ecumenical and diverse community, faithful to a Judeo-Christian heritage....

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School Overview:

	Seton Hall Preparatory School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Essex County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	972 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	33%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 261 students
	Grade 10 - 253 students
	Grade 11 - 236 students
	Grade 12 - 222 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	72 teachers
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:13	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	182 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Seton Hall Prep is a private boys high school (grades 9-12) of the Archdiocese of Newark. Founded in 1856, Seton Hall is the oldest Catholic college preparatory school in New Jersey. The Prep provides an academically demanding environment to approximately 900 young men from a diverse spectrum of over 120 towns in the northern part of New Jersey. SHP takes as its mission the development of the whole man—spiritual, intellectual, social and physical. The Prep community proceeds from a belief that growth as a whole person is not limited to secular knowledge but involves the spiritual fulfillment that has been a central concern in its educational tradition. In as much as such growth and maturity are rooted in personal and social responsibility, a code of conduct and expectations is in place to guide the student community in their daily activities. Consequent to its Catholic identity, SHP seeks to foster an ecumenical and diverse community, faithful to a Judeo-Christian heritage.
Profile last updated: 02/21/2007

In the News:

Newark Mayor Cory Booker to speak at Seton Hall Prep fundraiser (The Star-Ledger)
posted on October 9, 2009 at 10:02:19 am
WEST ORANGE -- A cocktail reception to benefit scholarship students who attend Seton Hall Preparatory School will be held Oct. 15 at 5 p.m. at The Manor in West Orange. Mayor Cory Booker of Newark will speak about new approaches...
Seton Hall Prep defends building plan in West Orange despite environmental concerns (The Star-Ledger)
posted on September 13, 2009 at 11:17:22 am
WEST ORANGE -- Seton Hall Preparatory School wants to expand its athletic facilities, but some environmentalists are decrying the project that would require the leveling of 1,000 trees in a historic area of West Orange once owned by Civil War...
Michael Jones of Madison earns honors and diploma at Seton Prep (Madison Eagle)
posted on July 17, 2009 at 12:08:55 pm
MADISON – Michael C. Jones of Madison received honors with his diploma Sunday, May 31, at Seton Hall Preparatory School’s 149th commencement, held in South Orange.
St Rose of Lima Academy eighth graders move on (Hanover Eagle)
posted on July 10, 2009 at 11:38:12 am
EAST HANOVER TWP. – Saint Rose of Lima Academy, East Hanover, celebrated graduation of their 16 eighth grade students on Friday, June 12, with a Mass and ceremony in the church followed by a dinner for the graduates and their families and a dance for the graduates, their families and fellow students in grades 6 and 7.
East Hanover's St. Rose of Lima eighth graders move on (Hanover Eagle)
posted on July 6, 2009 at 07:25:51 am
EAST HANOVER TWP. â Saint Rose of Lima Academy, East Hanover, celebrated graduation of their 16 eighth grade students on Friday, June 12, with a Mass and ceremony in the church followed by a dinner for the graduates and their families and a dance for the graduates, their families and fellow students in grades 6 and 7.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (07052)	School Zip (07052)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	45,106 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	48%	36%
Population Average Age	39 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$69,115	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.2 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	54 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	62% / 38%