Scranton Preparatory School vs. Holy Cross High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Scranton Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
Holy Cross High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Overview
Scranton Prep is a Jesuit college preparatory day school for boys and girls.
The current enrollment is over 800students. As a Jesuit, Ignatian high school, it's mission is to form a learning community of men and women distinguished by its commitment to competence, conscience and compassion.
Scranton Prep serves students from every county in Northeast Pennsylvania, including portions of New York state. The school provides convenient transportation for outlying areas.
We are committed to the development of the whole person, offering comprehensive academic, social and athletic programs which are rooted in the Gospel and teaching of the Catholic Church.
A Roman Catholic High School, in the Diocese of Scranton, challenges its students to appreciate life-long learning and to develop character, leadership and integrity in a caring environment in order to promote a culture of peace, justice and service.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Year Founded
1944
2007
Students Body
Total Students
666 students
349 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
6%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
185
65
Grade 10 Students
160
90
Grade 11 Students
146
106
Grade 12 Students
175
88
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
29 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
95%
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Average Class Size
25
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Number of AP Classes
14
15
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Average SAT score
1210
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Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 17
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,700
$8,750
Tuition Notes
Need based financial aid available
n/a
% on Financial Aid
33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
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Acceptance Rate
72%
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Admissions Director
Christian S. Davis
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
14
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
23
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art SocietyChorale
Computer ClubFuture Business Leaders of America
Glee ClubHuman Rights Club
Intramural sportsJunior Academy Of Science
Junior Statesman of AmericaLanguage Clubs
Math ClubMock Trial
National Honor SocietyPro-Life Club
Red Cross Blood DriveScholastic Bowl
School NewspaperScience Oympiad
Service ClubSpeech and Debate - Forensics
Student GovernmentTheatre
Yearbook