Georgetown Preparatory School

10900 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20852
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Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #1 - Georgetown Prep Students are committed to doing justice. Inspired by their faith, they are called to service to the less fortunate in many capacities.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #2 - 100% of our graduates go to four year colleges or universities. The top acceptances in the last three years are: Georgetown, Notre Dame, Boston College, University of Virginia, and Univsersity of Pennsylvania. We also send young men to Harvard, Cornell, Yale, Princeton, Vanderbilt, and Duke. Nearly $2 million in merit scholarships was awarded to our graduating class last year.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #3 - Small classes averaging 16 students, and a student to teacher ratio of 8:1 provides personal attention that encourages success. Our young men also create and maintain strong bonds with our faculty through personal interaction outside of the classroom.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #4 - Our students excel at a high level in 16 interscholastic sports programs. As a Jesuit school, we believe in the development of the whole person. Athletics help our students develop team work, leadership, and self confidence.
Georgetown Preparatory School Photo #5 - Our students are encourage to pursue their talents in every aspect of life. Our athletes are world class musicians. Our artists are retreat leaders and top debaters. You can try out our recording studio or act in the Figge Theater. The Georgetown Prep graduate is well rounded and open to growth in many areas.
Georgetown Preparatory School, one of the oldest boys' schools in America is the only Jesuit boarding school in the country.
The average graduate takes 5 A.P. courses with 90% of scores qualifying for college credit.
97% of the boys play interscholastic sports. The school's interscholastic athletic, forensics and fine arts programs enjoy national recognition.
Our Mission is to form men of competence, conscience, courage and compassion, men of faith, men for others.  Learn more at www.iamahoya.org.
Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Students: 496 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $38,330
  • Acceptance rate: 23%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 7

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Georgetown Preparatory School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA)
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)
Institute for Independent Education
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Grades OfferedGrades 9-12
Year Founded1789

Student Body

Total Students496 students
Student Body TypeAll-boys
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 32%
Students by Grade Georgetown Preparatory School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers54 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average Class Size16 students
Number of AP Courses25 courses
Average SAT score1400
Classroom Dress CodeFormal
(khaki pants, tie, dress shirt, jacket, dress shoes.)

Finances and Admission

Admission DeadlineJan. 7
Yearly Tuition Cost$38,330
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Tuition NotesIncludes hot lunch.
% on Financial Aid
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant$19,000
Acceptance Rate
23%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions DirectorBrett Graham
Admissions AssociateRobert J Begin

Sports

Total Sports Offered16 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball,
Cross Country, Diving,
Fencing, Football,
Golf, Ice Hockey,
Lacrosse, Rugby,
Soccer, Swimming,
Tennis, Track and Field,
Winter Track, Wrestling,

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.Arrupe Society (Service), Asian Pacific Club, Black Student Union, Booster Club, Dramatics Society, Enviromental Action Club, Forensics Club, International Relations Club, Intramurals, Model UN Model OAS Delegations, National Honor Society, Oasis Music Club, Physics Club, Political Review (Editorial Magazine), Prep Singers, Somos Amigos (Service), Spanish Club, Speech and Debate, Student Alumni Association, Student Government, The Blue and Gray (Literary Magazine), The Cupola (Yearbook), The Little Hoya (Newspaper)

School Notes

  • Georgetown Prep is located in a suburban setting near the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. Conveniently positioned across from the Grosvenor Station of the Washington Metro's Red Line, students from all over the metro area attend our school.
  • Prep alumni include Brian Cashman '85 (General Manager - New York Yankees), Former Senator Christopher Dodd '62 (United States Senator), A.J. Wood '91 (U.S. National Soccer Player and former Olympian), Mo Rocca '87 (Comedian, formerly of the The Daily Show), William Bidwill '49 (Owner - NFL's Arizona Cardinals) and many other successful graduates. Prep families also include the Kennedys and the family of George Washington.
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Students: 496 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $38,330
  • Acceptance rate: 23%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 7
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