Seattle Preparatory School vs. University Prep
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Seattle Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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University Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
Overview
Seattle Prep is a Catholic, college preparatory school. Faithful to Jesuit tradition, our mission is the development of young men and women in the processes of learning to learn, learning to live and learning to love.
We recognize the prophet Micah's call to “act justly, love tenderly and to walk humbly with our God” for the transformation of ourselves and the world.
Since 1891, Seattle Preparatory School has instilled in young hearts and minds the values inherent in the Jesuit educational tradition.
Prep has graduated over 8,000 young men and women who have applied Jesuit values to achieve thoughtful and compassionate leadership in commerce, government, Church and family and in service to their country and community.
Prep's commitment to academic excellence, spirituality, diversity, access, community, inclusiveness and leadership must be constantly examined in light of how those values can be achieved in a changing world.
We are committed to providing our students the very best teachers, programs, opportunities and facilities to support students in their achievement of the excellence that is the hallmark of a Jesuit education.
University Prep is an independent, co-educational, non-sectarian day school for grades six through twelve.
We offer a quality college preparation education to a diverse group of students.
That education includes uniformly excellent academics, arts, athletics, and co-curricular activities, allowing each person to chart a distinctive path in pursuit of an abiding interest or an adventure into the unknown.
Beyond academics, we believe in the broader concerns of life preparation, focusing on respect for self and others, effective problem-solving, and mature decision-making. Students discover the value of diversity and the importance of giving back to their community.
University Prep is committed to developing each student's potential to become an intellectually courageous, socially responsible citizen of the world.
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
n/a
1976
Students Body
Total Students
718 students
614 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
22%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
92
Grade 7 Students
-
87
Grade 8 Students
-
88
Grade 9 Students
193
94
Grade 10 Students
190
86
Grade 11 Students
165
86
Grade 12 Students
170
81
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
80 teachers
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Jan. 13
Tuition Cost
n/a
$40,000
% on Financial Aid
n/a
18%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
8
Sports
n/a