The mission of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is to provide a college preparatory curriculum within a Catholic faith community, focusing on academic excellence, leadership and loving service to others.
Art History, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Computer Science Principles, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, European History, French, Latin, Macroeconomics, Music Theory, Physics C, Psychology, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Studio Art: Drawing, US Government& Politics, US History, World History
Seton offers a discounted rate to Catholic parishioners. Please contact our Admissions office for more information.
You can apply to several STO\'s to cover most if not all of your tuition.
Club or Organization: Academic Decathlon, Arts Honor Club, Astronomy Club, Campus Ministry, Chess Club, Chinese Club, Faith and Freedom Club, Fiesta Club, French Club, French National Honor Society, Global Ambassador Club, Harry Potter Club, House System, Latin Club, Literature and Art Magazine Club, Math Club, Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, Office Club, Pinterest Club, Prom Committee, Robotics Team, SCOPE, Sentinel Ambassador Society, Seton Buddies, Seton Heritage Club, Sign Language Club, Sister Cities, Solidarity Club, Spanish Honor Society, Spirit Club, Students for Life, Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program
Arts and Music Programs: Dance Club, Drama Club, Pep Band
Recreational Athletic Programs: Table Top Role Playing Games
School Notes
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Founded in 1954, Seton Catholic Preparatory is a Catholic
faith community whose mission challenges students to achieve
superior standards of educational excellence, leadership, and
loving service to others. Seton Catholic is a four-year
co-educational school whose ultimate task is to prepare
students with the resources necessary for life-long learning
within the framework of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His Church.
The school was named for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton who opened the
first parochial school in America and founded the Sisters of
Charity. These Sisters have helped staff the school throughout its
history. The faculty and staff of Seton Catholic Preparatory
facilitate student's religious formation; academic progress;
social, cultural, physical and moral development, while supporting
parents as primary educators. Serving over 500 students, 50
teachers and 5 counselors have an average of more than 15 years'
experience. One teacher holds a doctoral degree. Nine staff
members are Seton Catholic alumni. Seton Catholic continues its
strong affiliation with the Sisters of Charity by offering dual
enrollment with Seton Hill University.
ENROLLMENT / SERVICE AREA
Seton Catholic Preparatory, located in Chandler, Arizona, is
the only Catholic high school in the East Valley,
serving primarily Chandler, Mesa, Tempe and Gilbert.
Students from Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Casa Grande,
Scottsdale and Pinal County also attend Seton Catholic.
The students attending Seton Catholic come from Caucasian,
Hispanic, Asian, Native American and African-American origins.
Seton students are from low, middle and high income levels.
The average class size is 21. Seton Catholic does not
discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic
origin in the administration of educational policies,
scholarship and loan programs, athletic or other
school-administered programs.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum includes daily classes in religious
education, with honors and Advanced Placement courses
in most departments. Typically, about 99% of Seton Catholic Prep's
graduates go on to college. Honors courses are offered in
English, math, science, social studies, and world languages.
Advanced Placement courses are available in English,
social studies, fine arts, math, science and world languages.
Seton also offers dual enrollment with Seton Hill University for
some of its courses.
THE ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)
Seton Catholic Preparatory offers accommodations to eligible
students with exceptionalities through the ARC department. Although
we follow best practices in developing a Student Support Plan
(SSP), we do not provide "free and appropriate public education
(F.A.P.E)" as guaranteed by law in a public school. The procedural
safeguards that are provided to students with exceptionalities
through IDEA do not apply. The ARC Department uses a
tiered approach in providing classroom accommodations,
interventions, and/or specialized learning environments. Student
Support Plans are created per provided documentation and
demonstrated need. Documentation includes but is not limited to: an
IEP or 504 plan from their previous school, Student Support Plan
from their previous school, or psychoeducational testing from a
school district or private doctor. ARC courses utilize
differentiated instruction and meet all the standards of Seton
curriculum.
Seton Catholic Preparatory's tuition is approximately $18,230 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Seton Catholic Preparatory?
The acceptance rate of Seton Catholic Preparatory is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
Does Seton Catholic Preparatory offer a summer program?
Yes, Seton Catholic Preparatory offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Seton Catholic Preparatory offer?
Seton Catholic Preparatory offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Seton Catholic Preparatory is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Seton Catholic Preparatory?
The application deadline for Seton Catholic Preparatory is Jan. 21 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 21 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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