Georgetown Preparatory School
Tel:
(301)493-5000
- 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 (2018-19)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 496 students
- Yearly Tuition: $33,165
- Acceptance rate: 23%
- Average class size: 16 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 5
Top Placements
Georgetown Preparatory School places among the top 20% of private schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- SAT Score Highest average SAT score
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
- School History Oldest founding date
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 Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1789 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 496 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 34% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
| Average Class Size | 16 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 25 courses |
| Average SAT score | 1400 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (khaki pants, tie, dress shirt, jacket, dress shoes.) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 5 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $33,165 |
| Tuition Notes | Includes hot lunch. |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 23% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Brett Graham |
| Admissions Associate | Robert J Begin |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, 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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