Preston High School
- Preston High School is a private college-preparatory school for young women, established in 1947 by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion.
- Located in the Throgs Neck section of the Bronx, and situated on the banks of the East River, the natural environment provides a unique setting for study and recreation.
- Preston seeks to promote the integration of formal learning, real world experience, and social responsibility with Christian faith and practice.
- School-wide goals are aimed at fostering the intellectual life, cultivating a confident posture in personal and interactive pursuits, and facilitating the maturation of distinct gifts and talents.
- As these are addressed within a strong community context, they simultaneously foster a social consciousness and responsibility, and a positive interpersonal dynamic.
- Holistic development which addresses the intellectual, spiritual, emotional and physical dimensions of life is the theme that integrates academic and co-curricular programs and encourages a liberation of mind and spirit that enables lifelong learning.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 482 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,900
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Preston High School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 482 students |
| Student Body Type | All-girls |
| % Students of Color | 63% State avg.: 29% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 23 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 9 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP English Literature and Composition, AP European History, AP Language Composition, AP Spanish Language, AP Spanish Literature, AP Studio Art, AP U.S. History |
| Average SAT score | 1105 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,900 |
| Tuition Notes | General fee $970 |
| Admissions Director | Cristina Fragale |
| Admissions Associate | Karen Wszolek |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBasketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 14 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Compassion Connection, Cooking Club, Cultural Clubs, Gardening Club, Honors Society, Interest Clubs, Service Clubs, Student Council, Yearbook Club Arts and Music Programs: Art Club, Choir, Dance Team, STEP team, Theater Production |
School Notes
- Preston requires that all students submit an application with essay in addition to the TACHS exam.
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