St. Paul's Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(602)956-9090
- The St. Paul's Advantage is a community of young men being challenged to increase academic achievement, character development, and spiritual awareness, with the benefit of counseling support, in a structured setting.
- The St. Paul's Advantage is that we are a traditional independent school with exceptional faculty and staff, small classes, a supportive environment, healthy activities and fulfilling volunteerism.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 8-12
- Students: 30 students
- Yearly Tuition: $65,000
- Acceptance rate: 20%
- Average class size: 6 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
St. Paul's Preparatory Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Episcopal |
| Grades Offered | Grades 8-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | mild learning differences |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 30 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 13% State avg.: 38% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 75% |
| Average Class Size | 6 students |
| Average SAT score | 1100 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (school issued uniform) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $65,000 |
| Tuition Notes | $65,000 for a 12 month, all-inclusive, contract.Small class size, students who are undermotivated and underachieving. Some minor learning difficulties. Acting out behaviors. |
| % on Financial Aid | 18% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,388 |
| Acceptance Rate | 20% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Mike Testa, Assistant Head of School |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Football, GolfBaseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Character Education- Degree System, Community Service, Hiking, National Honor Society, Seminars, Steel Drum Band, Team Building, Yoga |
School Notes
- Education about Life. Education for Life.
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