Overview

The mission of Saint Joseph's Prep as a Catholic, Jesuit, urban, college preparatory school is to develop the minds, hearts, souls, and characters of young men in their pursuit of becoming men for and with others.
Official information of St. Joseph's Preparatory School in 2024 | FindingSchool

Day S. Grades: Grades 9-12
All-boys
Urban
ESL: Yes
Day S. Tuition: $16,600
# of Students: 976
Teacher:Student: 1:12%
International Student: 3%
AP Courses: 18
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 91%
SAT: 1808/2400
IB: No

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Harvard College 1
#3 Yale University 1
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#21 Georgetown University 1
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#23 University of Southern California 1
#26 University of Virginia 1
#27 Tufts University 1
#27 Wake Forest University 1
#29 University of Michigan 1
#30 Boston College 1
#39 University of California: San Diego 1
#41 Boston University 1
#41 Tulane University 1
#41 University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 University of Washington 1
#61 Syracuse University 1
#61 University of Georgia 1
#66 Fordham University 1
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#72 American University 1
#75 University of Delaware 1
#82 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#86 Marquette University 1
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1
#89 University of San Diego 1
#96 University of Alabama 1
#99 Drexel University 1
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #37 Lafayette College 1
LAC #47 Gettysburg College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 18)
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Art History
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Computer Science A
Computer Science Principles
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
Human Geography
Latin
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
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Sports

(Total 18)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Crew
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Crew
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Rugby
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 55)
Student council
Classic club
Creative writing
Forensics
History club
Mathletes
Mock trial
Model UN
Philosophy discussion group
Poetry
Student council
Classic club
Creative writing
Forensics
History club
Mathletes
Mock trial
Model UN
Philosophy discussion group
Poetry
Science olympiad club
Black and Latino culture club
French club
German club
Irish culture club
Italian club
Polish heritage club
Spanish club
Cape and sword drama society
Improv club
Film discussion club
Jazz band
Music program
Pep band
Photography club
Stand up comedy
Treblemakers
Hurtado food pantry
Empty bowls
Travis manion foundation leadership program
Anime club
Breaking barriers
Chess club
Computer science club
Fishing club
Harry potter club, Quidditch team
James Bond club
PrepMed
Robotics club
Stock market club
Strategy gaming club
Video game design club
Intramural basketball
Intramural ping pong
Paintball club
Ski and snowboard club
Ice hockey
Rugby
Squash
Ultimate frisbee
Chronicle literary magazine
Crimson film making club
Hawkeye newspaper
WSJP student broadcasting club
Yearbook
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1851
Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic

Application Info

Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: No Requirement

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
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

Q&A

(Total 4)
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Frequently Ask Questions about St. Joseph's Preparatory School

Tell me a bit about St. Joseph's Preparatory School.
St. Joseph's Preparatory School is All-boys private day school located in Pennsylvania, US. It was founded 1851 , and currently has about 976 students, 3.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.sjprep.org.
Does St. Joseph's Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
St. Joseph's Preparatory School is offering 18 AP courses.

St. Joseph's Preparatory School also have 91% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do St. Joseph's Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2017, some students attended Princeton University, Harvard College, Yale University, University of Pennsylvania and Amherst College.
What is the application requirement for St. Joseph's Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, St. Joseph's Preparatory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for St. Joseph's Preparatory School’s All-boys student?
The total fee for St. Joseph's Preparatory School in 2024 is $16,600, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at mwatson@sjprep.org .
Where is St. Joseph's Preparatory School located?
St. Joseph's Preparatory School is located in the State of Pennsylvania of USA. The closest major city is Philadelphia, which is about 1 miles away from school. Most families can choose Philadelphia International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is St. Joseph's Preparatory School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, St. Joseph's Preparatory School is within top 800 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also St. Joseph's Preparatory School has been favorited by 6 users.
How to start with an application with St. Joseph's Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about St. Joseph's Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit St. Joseph's Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.sjprep.org or call them at 215-978-1958.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to St. Joseph's Preparatory School?
Yes, here are few: Girard College, Philadelphia Academic School and John W Hallahan Catholic Girls' High School.

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