Archbishop Stepinac High School vs. Iona Preparatory School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Archbishop Stepinac High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Iona Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
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School History
Overview
Stepinac has provided a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum, grounded in Roman Catholic values and traditions, for over 70 years. As a standard bearer in curriculum innovation, Archbishop Stepinac High School provides young men with a highly competitive college prepatory academic program that leverages blended learning platforms and project-based learning pedagogy to equip students with skills to become globally competitive. Archbishop Stepinac High School is among the first schools in the nation to use all digital texts.
Each course is blended with interactive technology platforms. Our blended learning program has received recognition from Rice University.
The school was awarded the Executive Leadership Award from Fordham University Graduate School of Education for its outstanding STEAM program.
Stepinac boasts a championship interscholastic sports program, an award winning arts program, over 50 clubs and activities, and a campus ministry program which includes community service.
Iona Prep is a school with a delightful, warm and diverse student body.
Today, Iona Prep continues to fulfill this vision and develop young men who are exceptionally well prepared for college while possessing the moral core necessary to be a leader in a society that often does not promote Catholic values.
Our Christian Brother education, which permeates the entire program at Iona Prep, is counter-cultural.
Iona Prep educates young men at a time in which self-promotion, consumerism, selfishness and personal gratification are the most visible values that adolescents see.
In contrast, the Essential Elements of a Christian Brothers' education defines an education which gives our young men the courage, moral strength and intellectual tools to be leaders in todays society.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
Yes, selected in 2001-2002
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Contact for more information
n/a
Year Founded
1948
1916
Students Body
Total Students
819 students
958 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
45%
23%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
3
Kindergarten Students
-
11
Grade 1 Students
-
12
Grade 2 Students
-
12
Grade 3 Students
-
19
Grade 4 Students
-
14
Grade 6 Students
-
38
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 9 Students
231
224
Grade 10 Students
217
209
Grade 11 Students
180
179
Grade 12 Students
191
194
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
80 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
85%
Average Class Size
18
n/a
Number of AP Classes
30
17
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Average SAT score
1298
n/a
Average ACT score
27
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(V-Neck Pullover, dress shirt, tie, khaki pants, dress shoes)
(V-Neck Pullover, dress shirt, tie, khaki pants, dress shoes)
Formal
(traditional jacket, tie, slacks)
(traditional jacket, tie, slacks)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 5 / rolling
Dec. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$17,950
$16,400
Tuition Notes
The Tuition for the 2025 – 2026 School Year is $17,950. Stepinac bills various fees throughout the school year. Please review the 2025 – 2026 Fee Schedule on our website under the Admissions Tab.
Includes tuition, all fees, books
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$4,000
Acceptance Rate
50%
n/a
Admissions Director
Keith Sunderland
Barbara Robertson
Admissions Associate
Debra Forte
Laurette Miccoli
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
67
27
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
A Helping HandAI Exploration
AmbassadorsBeekeeping Club
Book ClubBusiness Investment
CaddiesCampus Ministry
ChessClassroom Crusaders
CodingCommunications
Computer Science Honor SocietyCreative Writers
Crusaders for LifeCulinary
Debate ClubDistributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
EconomyEngineering/Robotics
English Honor SocietyEsports Team
FilmFitness & Nutrition
Foroige LeadershipFuller Center for Housing
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)Horticulture
InvestmentItalian
Italian Honor SocietyJungle Fan
Latin Honor SocietyLiterary Journal
Mock TrialMu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
National Honor SocietyNewspaper
Peer MentoringPhotography
Podcast ClubPolitical
Prom CommitteeRho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
Rotary InteractScience Honor Society
Ski & SnowboardSpanish
Spanish Honor SocietyStage Crew
Student GovernmentTabletop Games Club
TravelVideo Games Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChorus
DramaJazz/Rock Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ArcheryBackyard Sports
Boxing ClubGaelic Football
GolfIntramural basketball
PickleballTable Tennis
Art ClubBagpipes
Campus MinistryChristian Service
Film ClubGael Force (Newspaper)
Gaelic SocietyGamers Republic
Habitat for HumanityItalian Club
Jazz EnsembleMath Team
Mock TrialMusic Club
Music MinistryPeer Counseling
Philosophy ClubPhotography Club
Prep Players and Stage CrewPrep Reps
Recording StudioRock Climbing
Rock EnsembleS.A.D.D.
Spanish ClubSpeech and Debate
Yearbook