St. Peters Preparatory School
Tel: (201)547-6400
- Saint Peter's Prep is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for young men, sponsored by the Society of Jesus.
- Established in 1872 and located in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, Saint Peter's historically has responded to the educational needs of its local families in Hudson County, as well as those from throughout northern and central New Jersey and New York City.
- The school today is a diverse community. Its faculty consists of Jesuits and lay men and women.
- The students, residents of both urban and suburban areas, represent a variety of ethnic, economic, geographic, social and religious backgrounds.
- Saint Peter's celebrates this diversity and considers Jesus' call to serve those in need an important component of the mission of the school.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | Jesuit Secondary Education Association (JSEA) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1872 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 932 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 40% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 60% |
| Average Class Size | 22 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 18 courses |
| Advanced Courses | Biology, Chemistry, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, English Language, English Literature, French, German, Latin: Vergil, Spanish Literature, Statistics, U.S. History I, U.S. History II, Spanish Language, World History, Environmental Science |
| Average SAT score | 1240 |
| Average ACT score | 25 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (jacket & tie in winter; polo shirts allowed in spring/fall) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Nov. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,150 |
| Tuition Notes | $750 Activities Fee |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $4,500 |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | John Irvine |
| Admissions Associate | Diane Casazza |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 20 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Winter Track, Wrestling, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 15 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art Club, Band, Campus Ministry Team, Dramatics, Engineering Club, Ethnic Clubs, Forensics, Intramural Sports, Jazz Ensemble, Model U.N., Newspaper, Ski Club, Stage Crew, Student Council, Yearbook Art Club, Band, Dramatics, Ethnic Clubs, Forensics, Jazz Ensemble, Model U.N., Newspaper, Ski Club, Stage Crew, Yearbook, Campus Ministry Team, Engineering Club, Intramural Sports, Student Council, |
School Notes
- Saint Peter's Prep is a Catholic, independent college preparatory school for young men, sponsored by the Society of Jesus. Established in 1872 and located in the shadow of the Statue of Liberty, Saint Peter's historically has responded to the educational needs of its local families in Hudson County, as well as those from throughout northern and central New Jersey and New York City. The school today is a diverse community. Its faculty consists of Jesuits, lay men and women, and other religious. The students, residents of both urban and suburban areas, represent a variety of ethnic, economic, geographic, social and religious backgrounds. Saint Peter's celebrates this diversity and considers Jesus' call to serve those in need an important component of the mission of the school.
Profile last updated: 11/19/2015
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