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St. Joseph's Preparatory School

#1 in Best Catholic High Schools in Pennsylvania
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic, All-Boys
  • 9-12
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • 86 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    B
  3. Teachers
    A
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Sports
    A+
St. Joseph's Preparatory School is a top rated, private, all-boys, Catholic school located in Philadelphia, PA. It has 890 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Tuition is $23,900 for the highest grade offered. After graduation, 100% of students from this school go on to attend a 4-year college.
Address
1733 W. Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Telephone
(215) 978-1950
Website
sjprep.org

Tuition

Yearly Tuition
$23,900
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
47%
Average Financial Aid
$10,377

St. Joseph's Preparatory School Rankings

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate
100%
Average SAT
1310
265 responses
Average ACT
30
73 responses
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Culture & Safety

Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
Poll
78%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 19 responses
Report
  • My favorite school event is homecoming/hawk aution
    26%
  • The Prep rallys
    16%
  • Extralife Event
    11%
  • Impromptu class meetings
    11%
  • Spirit Week
    11%
  • Homecoming
    5%
  • None of this is real. HELP ME!
    5%

Students

Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
890
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
91%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National
17:1
Poll
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.18 responses
Poll
83%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.18 responses
Poll
78%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.18 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
—
Boys Athletic Participation
High
100%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.10 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.10 responses
100%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.10 responses
Living in the Area
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    C-
  2. Diversity
    A+
  3. Cost of Living
    B-
  4. Good for Families
    B-
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$39,770
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$943
National
$949
Median Home Value
$147,300
National
$184,700
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St. Joseph's Preparatory School Reviews

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Amazing high school! Life changing experience. I made lifetime friends at the Prep's Pre-8th program. Extremely competitive, excellent teachers, top notch sports. Late nights staying up to do Latin homework really paid off, very very very well prepared for college! Go Prep!
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Academically challenging for a bright student who will find company with many intellectual peers but also really focuses on producing a well rounded student who participated in sports and other activities, participated in community service and learns to know himself and his strengths. These boys are confident traveling in and out of the city, comfortable meeting people from varied circumstances and some of the most polite and well spoken young men I have ever met. A Prep education is an investment for life.
The Prep was an amazing fit for me. Its location has allowed me to commute into the city of Philadelphia and experience new things that have helped me mature on a level that is not possible at a suburban public high school. The community of students is remarkable. The all boy policy makes the classroom dynamic calmer and allows for a strong sense of "brotherhood" to form. The teachers here are very skilled, highly intelligent, and they boast impressive resumes. The academics are rigorous, but the teachers make themselves available for all students who need extra help in a class. While I play a sport at the Prep, I can tell you that each sport is very successful. If sports aren't your thing, there is an abundance of clubs at the Prep, from the Forensics Team to the Cape & Sword drama society, to the Jazz Band. The academics are great, the teachers are great, the activities are great, and the overall environment makes the Prep one of the best places to be.