Overview

Holy Ghost Preparatory School, founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost, the Spiritans, is a private Catholic school dedicated to the quality education of college-bound young men. With Christ at the center, Holy Ghost Preparatory School aspires to form young men morally, intellectually, and spiritually in the Spiritan tradition. This tradition fosters the development of community in "one heart and one mind," the cultivation of each student's unique gifts, academic excellence, and generous service to the poor.
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Official information of Holy Ghost Prep in 2024 | FindingSchool

Day S. Grades: Grades 9-12
All-boys
Urban
Day S. Tuition: $19,500
# of Students: 461
Teacher:Student: 1:10%
AP Courses: 20
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 80%
SAT: 1855/2400
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#3 Yale University 1
#4 University of Chicago 1
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#7 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#8 Duke University 1
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1
#10 Johns Hopkins University 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#12 Northwestern University 1
#15 Cornell University 1
#15 Vanderbilt University 1
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 1
#18 Rice University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#21 Emory University 1
#21 Georgetown University 1
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#26 University of Virginia 1
#27 Wake Forest University 1
#30 Boston College 1
#32 New York University 1
#33 University of Rochester 1
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1
#41 Boston University 1
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#41 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 United States Naval Academy 1
#47 Lehigh University 1
#47 Northeastern University 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1
#51 University of Miami 1
#52 Pepperdine University 1
#57 George Washington University 1
#57 University of Connecticut 1
#57 University of Maryland: College Park 1
LAC #12 Vassar College 1
#61 Clemson University 1
#61 Southern Methodist University 1
#61 Syracuse University 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
LAC #14 Hamilton College 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Rutgers University 1
#75 University of Delaware 1
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#86 Marquette University 1
SUNY University at Binghamton 1
LAC #19 Colgate University 1
#96 University of Alabama 1
#99 Drexel University 1
LAC #32 Bucknell University 1
LAC #32 College of the Holy Cross 1
LAC #32 University of Richmond 1
LAC #37 Lafayette College 1
LAC #40 Dickinson College 1
LAC #40 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #47 Gettysburg College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 20)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Latin
Music Theory
Physics B
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
World History
Art History
Environmental Science
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1897
Campus Size: 50 acres
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
4.5/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Holy Ghost Prep

Tell me a bit about Holy Ghost Prep.
Holy Ghost Prep is All-boys private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1897 , and currently has about 461 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.holyghostprep.org.
Does Holy Ghost Prep have rigorous academic requirements?
Holy Ghost Prep is offering 20 AP courses.

Holy Ghost Prep also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Holy Ghost Prep students typically go for their colleges?
In 2011-2015, some students attended Yale University, University of Chicago, Williams College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Duke University.
What is the application requirement for Holy Ghost Prep?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Holy Ghost Prep’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Holy Ghost Prep’s All-boys student?
The total fee for Holy Ghost Prep in 2024 is $19,500, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
Where is Holy Ghost Prep located?
Holy Ghost Prep is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 14 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Holy Ghost Prep on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Holy Ghost Prep is within top 800 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Holy Ghost Prep has been favorited by 5 users.
How to start with an application with Holy Ghost Prep?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Holy Ghost Prep. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Holy Ghost Prep’s official site: http://www.holyghostprep.org or call them at (215)639-2102.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Holy Ghost Prep?
Yes, here are few: Archbishop Ryan High School, Nazareth Academy High School and Nazareth Academy Grade School.

The closest major city is Philadelphia. You can find out more schools near Philadelphia here.
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