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Bellarmine Preparatory School
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  • Private, Catholic
  • TACOMA, WA

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Sports
    grade A minus

About

2300 S WASHINGTON ST
TACOMA, WA 98405
About Bellarmine Preparatory School...

Applying

Application Deadline
January 12
Application Fee
$40
Interview Required
No data available  
Required/Recommended Tests
HSPT

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$19,745
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
42%
Average Financial Aid
$7,321
From Bellarmine Preparatory School

Welcome to Bellarmine! Since 1928, Bellarmine has educated young men and women to live lives of leadership, compassion and service.

As a Jesuit school, we are not only dedicated to academic excellence, but the development and care for the whole person. We are devoted to preparing young men and women for success in college and beyond, and to instill in them a desire and passion to lead and serve others in the communities, careers and organizations they will go forth to.

With a strong, experienced and dedicated faculty and approximately 900 students from all over the South Puget Sound region, Bellarmine is a vibrant, exciting community of faith and learning. From athletics to clubs, music, campus ministry, robotics, theater and more –every student can find their passion and home at Bellarmine.

We invite you to learn more about us, our mission and our programs by visiting campus to experience first-hand what it is like to be a Lion!

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1280
265 responses
Average ACT
29
113 responses

Bellarmine's Model United Nations Program

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Bellarmine's Model UN program is one of the school's fastest-growing co-curricular activities. As a part of Model UN, students role-play delegates of the United Nations and simulate UN committees to address global problems and issues. Model UN participates in 7-8 conferences per year. Some students choose to participate in all conferences, whereas others attend fewer as their schedules allow.

Culture & Safety

Poll
71%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 35 responses
Poll
60%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 35 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 122 responses
  • Football games
    21%
  • Assemblies
    15%
  • Homecoming
    14%
  • Basketball games
    11%
  • Spring musical
    10%
  • Volunteering Events
    7%
  • Coffehouse/open mic night
    7%

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Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
897
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 36 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 36 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 36 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Poll
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 46 responses
Poll
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 46 responses
Poll
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 46 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
grade A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
No data available  
Boys Athletic Participation
No data available  
75%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 36 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 36 responses
58%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 36 responses

Living in the Area

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  2. Good for Families
    grade B+
  3. Housing
    grade C
Median Household Income
$71,817
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,447
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$342,792
National
$244,900

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