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Seton Hall Prep is New Jersey’s oldest Catholic college preparatory school. Founded in 1856 in Madison, the school moved to South Orange in 1860, where it prospered as part of Seton Hall University until 1985, when, after becoming independent, it re-located to the neighboring town of West Orange.
• Seton Hall Prep is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, drawing its 960 students [grades 9-12] from 130 towns and 10 counties, principally from the northern New Jersey counties of Essex, Morris, Union and Hudson.
• The school is located less than one half mile from Interstate Route 280 and near or along major rail and public bus routes. In 2009 the school added a corporate-style Dining Hall to the 1926 main building, and, in 2014, the John J. Murphy ’52 Science Center.
• A comprehensive Activities Program offers 40 clubs and co-curricular activities. The Prep’s widely respected Athletic Program fields 16 interscholastic varsity teams, most also at sub-varsity and freshman levels. The school’s nearby Kelly Athletic Complex provides a 400m track, football, lacrosse, soccer, baseball and tennis facilities.
• Seton Hall Prep is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, drawing its 960 students [grades 9-12] from 130 towns and 10 counties, principally from the northern New Jersey counties of Essex, Morris, Union and Hudson.
• The school is located less than one half mile from Interstate Route 280 and near or along major rail and public bus routes. In 2009 the school added a corporate-style Dining Hall to the 1926 main building, and, in 2014, the John J. Murphy ’52 Science Center.
• A comprehensive Activities Program offers 40 clubs and co-curricular activities. The Prep’s widely respected Athletic Program fields 16 interscholastic varsity teams, most also at sub-varsity and freshman levels. The school’s nearby Kelly Athletic Complex provides a 400m track, football, lacrosse, soccer, baseball and tennis facilities.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$24,200
Enrollment
975
International Students
1.5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
86%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:12
AP
22
Average SAT Score
1280
Class Size
15
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2021-2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 1 + |
| #2 | Columbia University | 1 + |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| #5 | Yale University | 1 + |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 1 + |
| #6 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 + |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + |
| #9 | Duke University | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024)Number of students who took AP tests
303
Number of tests taken
648
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AP Courses
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Italian Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Physics 1
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Physics C: Mechanics
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Calculus AB
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Precalculus
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Statistics
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Human Geography
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Microeconomics
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United States Government and Politics
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World History
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Cinema Club
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Martial Arts Club
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Conservative Society
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Democratic Society
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Coding Club
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Video Game Club
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Cinema Club
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Ping Pong Club
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Future Lawyers Club
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Future Business Leaders Club
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Museums Club
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SHP Eagles Club
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Ski and Snowboard Club
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Environmental Club
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Car Club
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Guitar Club
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Ukulele Club
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Chess Club
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Stock Market Club
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Visual Arts Club
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Astronomy Club
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Engineering Club
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SHPN- Seton Hall Prep Sports Network
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Military History and Support Club
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Spanish Club
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Chinese Club
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Japanese Club
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Italian Club
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Gaelic Society
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West Indian Organization
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Our Lady of the Valley Divine Mission
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Camp New Day
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Autism Big Brothers
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St. John’s Soup Kitchen Sandwich Making
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Pirates Against Cancer
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Knights of Setonia
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Liturgical Ministry
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My Brother's Closet
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Operation Smile
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Be the Match
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Wounded Warrior
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Habitat For Humanity
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Service Club
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Grow a Row
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Pirate Nation
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The Ambassadors
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Student Council
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Peer Leaders
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“C” Tonians A Cappella Group
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Fall Drama
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Spring Musical
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Jazz Ensemble
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Brass/ Wind Ensemble
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Music Ministry
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Mock Trial Team
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Model UN Team
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Forensics/ Debate Team
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Quiz Bowl Team
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Math Team
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Robotics Team
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Arts
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Jazz
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Seton Hall Preparatory School
Tell me a bit about Seton Hall Preparatory School.
Seton Hall Preparatory School is All-boys private day school located in New Jersey, US. It was founded 1856 , and currently has about 975 students, 1.50% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.shp.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.shp.org.
Does Seton Hall Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
Seton Hall Preparatory School is offering 22 AP courses.
Seton Hall Preparatory School also have 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Seton Hall Preparatory School also have 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Seton Hall Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Seton Hall Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Seton Hall Preparatory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Seton Hall Preparatory School?
The day tuition for Seton Hall Preparatory School in 2024 is
$24,200 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@shp.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@shp.org .
Where is Seton Hall Preparatory School located?
Seton Hall Preparatory School is located in the State of New Jersey of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Seton Hall Preparatory School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Seton Hall Preparatory School is among the most popular schools, within top 284 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Seton Hall Preparatory School has been favorited by 65 users.
Also Seton Hall Preparatory School has been favorited by 65 users.
How do I complete an application for Seton Hall Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Seton Hall Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Seton Hall Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.shp.org or call them at 973-325-7737.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Seton Hall Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.shp.org or call them at 973-325-7737.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Seton Hall Preparatory School?
Yes, here are few:
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Seton Hall Preparatory School?
The overall rating for Seton Hall Preparatory School is A-.
The section ratings of Seton Hall Preparatory School are:
A- for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Seton Hall Preparatory School are:
A- for Matriculation
A- for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
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