Holy Ghost Prep
Tel:
(215) 639-2102
- Holy Ghost Preparatory School, founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost, the Spiritans, is a private Catholic school dedicated to the quality education of college-bound young men.
- With Christ at the center, Holy Ghost Preparatory School aspires to form young men morally, intellectually, and spiritually in the Spiritan tradition.
- This tradition fosters the development of community in "one heart and one mind," the cultivation of each student's unique gifts, academic excellence, and generous service to the poor.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 491 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Holy Ghost Prep places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- 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
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools (PAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1897 |
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1995 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 491 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 9% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
|
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
| Number of AP Courses | 20 courses |
| Average SAT score | 1250 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Blazer, tie, pants, etc) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,500 |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $9,000 |
| Admissions Director | Ryan Abramson |
| Admissions Associate | Cindy McDonald |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 16 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Winter TrackBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Winter Track, |
School Notes
- Holy Ghost Prep is a private, independent boys` school founded in 1897. Located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, the school attracts students from nearly 100 different elementary and middle schools from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. HGP today is a vibrant community of nearly 500 young men preparing for college through a challenging program which stresses the cultivation of students' unique gifts and talents, academic excellence, and generous service to the poor.
Related Schools
Show me:
- People that viewed Holy Ghost Prep also viewed these schools: Germantown Academy, La Salle College High School, Abington Friends School, George School and Archbishop Ryan High School.
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Washington Grades: PK-12 | 1183 students
15.1 miles
340 Morris Rd
Fort Washington, PA 19034
(267) 405-7070 15.1 PK-12
1183 - GlensideLa Salle College High SchoolAll-boys (Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 1108 students
12.9 miles
8605 Cheltenham Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911 12.9 9-12
1108 - Jenkintown Grades: PK-12 | 589 students
9.4 miles
575 Washington Ln
Jenkintown, PA 19046
(215) 576-3984 9.4 PK-12
589 - NewtownGeorge School(Friends)Grades: 9-12
10.3 miles
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547 10.3 9-12
n/a - PhiladelphiaArchbishop Ryan High School(Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 1103 students
2.2 miles
11201 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1800 2.2 9-12
1103
School Reviews
| 5 I currently have 2 sons enrolled at Holy Ghost and could not be happier. The teachers and school environment provide support so that the boys are able to meet the challenges of college prep courses with the encouragement of their teachers. There is a sense of community here that my sons feel a part of. Both of my boys are able to be students, athletes and musicians/artists all in one school. They are not relegated to one stereotype. The size of the school allows each student to foster their unique gifts and thrive. - Posted by Parent - lizdi |
Recent Articles
Whether you are just beginning the process of choosing a private school or several months into it, make sure that you keep these five 'must haves' front and center in your thinking.
Are charter schools private schools? What do vouchers have to do with private schools? Some answers here.
You cannot rank private schools. We explain why.
