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Bellarmine Preparatory School
  • Private, Catholic
  • TACOMA, WA
Catholic School

Bellarmine Preparatory School

#6 in Best Catholic High Schools in Washington
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • TACOMA, WA
  • 202 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A minus
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      A
    bellarmineprep.org
    (253) 752-7701
    2300 S WASHINGTON ST
    TACOMA, WA 98405
    About Bellarmine Preparatory School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    January 18
    Application Fee
    $30
    Interview Required
    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $18,453
    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
    $6,488
    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
    1260
    308 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    123 responses
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    Bellarmine's Model United Nations Program

    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. 34 responses
    Poll
    59%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 34 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 116 responses
    • Football games
      22%
    • Assemblies
      16%
    • Homecoming
      14%
    • Basketball games
      11%
    • Spring musical
      10%
    • Volunteering Events
      8%
    • Coffehouse/open mic night
      7%

    Students

    Diversity
    A minus
    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. 35 responses
    54%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 35 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 35 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 45 responses
    Poll
    73%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 45 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 45 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Boys Athletic Participation
    74%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 35 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 35 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 35 responses

    Living in the Area

    Central
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      C
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      C
    Median Household Income
    $63,736
    National
    $64,994
    Median Rent
    $1,359
    National
    $1,096
    Median Home Value
    $292,804
    National
    $229,800
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