St Joseph's Preparatory School

1733 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19130-0191
Tel: (215)978-1959
Grades: 9 - 12 | 979 students
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The mission of Saint Joseph's Prep as a Catholic, Jesuit, urban, college preparatory school is to develop the minds, hearts, souls, and characters of young men in their pursuit of becoming men for and with others.

School Overview:
St Joseph's Preparatory School
School Membership(s) Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1851
Student Body
Total Students 979 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color 15% (PA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 15:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 91%
Average Class Size 26 students
Number of AP Courses 15 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Average SAT score 1854
Classroom dress code Formal
(Coat & Tie)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Nov. 6
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,600
% on Financial Aid 33%
Average Financial Aid Grant $6,375
Acceptance Rate 65%
Admissions Director Mr. Jason Zazyczny '90
Admissions Associate Mr. Brian McCloskey '91
Sports
Total Sports Offered 16 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Bowling Crew
Cross Country Cycling
Football Freestyle Skiing
Golf Lacrosse
Rugby Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 32 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Asian Culture Band
Black and Latino Culture Club Cape and Sword Drama Society
Chess Christus Choir
Classics Community Service Corps
Computers Environmental Action
Forensics Intramurals
Italian Culture Club Juggling
Language Library
Martial Arts Mathletes
Mock Trial Model UN/OAS
National Honor Society Philosophy Discussion
Photography Respect Life
Retreats Robotics
Science Spirit
Student Council Student Literary Magazine
Student Newspaper Students Against Destructive Decisions

School Notes:

  • In order to graduate from Saint Joseph's Preparatory School, a student must earn a minimum of 26 academic credits as outlined below, satisfy the State of Pennsylvania requirement for physical education and fulfill community service requirements through our Ignatian Service Program.
  • Once students pass the basic course requirements, they are encouraged to expand on their achievements through Advanced Placement courses and explore an exciting range of electives. Students interested in language and literature may choose from Courses like Personal Writing, Censorship, or Elements of Drama. Journalism students produce their own newspaper, The Nose, in cooperation with The Philadelphia Inquirer. Students serious about science may choose to expand their computer expertise, take Advanced Placement courses, or experience field research in an Environmental Science class. Elective art courses include sculpture, painting, ceramics and illustration.
  • Advanced Placement courses are offered in 15 areas of study including history, English, science, Latin, mathematics, computer science and psychology. Many of The Prep's AP students receive college credit as a result of their performance in the Advanced Placement Examinations.
  • Honors courses are offered in 19 areas of study including modern language, mathematics, classics, and science.

Nearby Schools:

St Joseph's Preparatory School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Gesu School
Gr. K-2 | 0.1 mi. away
Philadelphia Academic School
Gr. 12 | 0.2 mi. away
Girard College
Gr. 1-12 | 0.3 mi. away
Hope Christian Academy
Gr. K-6 | 0.5 mi. away

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