Seton Hall Preparatory School
Seton Hall Prep is a private boys high school (grades 9-12) of the Archdiocese of Newark.
Founded in 1856, Seton Hall is the oldest Catholic college preparatory school in New Jersey.
The Prep provides an academically demanding environment to approximately 900 young men from a diverse spectrum of over 120 towns in the northern part of New Jersey.
SHP takes as its mission the development of the whole man—spiritual, intellectual, social and physical.
The Prep community proceeds from a belief that growth as a whole person is not limited to secular knowledge but involves the spiritual fulfillment that has been a central concern in its educational tradition.
In as much as such growth and maturity are rooted in personal and social responsibility, a code of conduct and expectations is in place to guide the student community in their daily activities.
Consequent to its Catholic identity, SHP seeks to foster an ecumenical and diverse community, faithful to a Judeo-Christian heritage.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked NJ School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 959 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Seton Hall Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
959 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 38%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Calendar
View the Seton Hall Preparatory School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
School Closed - Labor Day Weekend
September 02, 2022 (Friday)
School Closed - Labor Day
September 05, 2022 (Monday)
First Day of School - Special Mass Schedule
September 07, 2022 (Wednesday)
Last Day to Drop a Class
September 26, 2022 (Monday)
School Closed - Columbus Day
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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