Georgetown Preparatory School, one of the oldest boys' schools in America is the only Jesuit boarding school in the country. The average graduate takes 5 A.P. courses with 80% of scores qualifying for college credit. 82% of the boys play interscholastic sports. The school's interscholastic athletic, forensics and fine arts programs enjoy national recognition...
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Georgetown
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1789 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 95 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 484 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 27% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 13% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 23% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 1975 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 28 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 24 | 14 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 88% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $20 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,160 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $28,215 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 25% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 16 | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 90% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 23% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Brian J. Gilbert | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | David Dugan | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 14 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Football | |
| Golf | Ice Hockey | |
| Lacrosse | Rugby | |
| Soccer | Swimming | |
| Tennis | Track and Field | |
| Winter Track | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2006-2008 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Georgetown University | 26 | |
| Notre Dame University | 15 | |
| University of Maryland Honors Program | 15 | |
| University of Virginia | 14 | |
| Boston College | 12 | |
| University of Pennsylvania | 11 | |
| William and Mary | 7 | |
| Princeton University | 6 | |
| Cornell University | 5 | |
| Stanford University | 5 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Georgetown Preparatory School, the oldest boys' school in America is the only Jesuit boarding school in the country. The average graduate takes 5 A.P. courses with 80% of scores qualifying for college credit. 82% of the boys play interscholastic sports. The school's interscholastic athletic, forensics and fine arts programs enjoy national recognition.
- Georgetown Prep is located in a suburban setting near the National Institutes of Health and the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. The school is located at the Grosvenor Station of the Washington Metro's Red Line. The school is 35 minutes from each of Washington's major airports.
- Prep alumni include Brian Cashman '85 (General Manager - New York Yankees), Senator Christopher Dodd '62 (United States Senator), A.J. Wood '91 (U.S. National Soccer Player and former Olympian), Mo Rocca '87 (Comedian, formerly of the The Daily Show), William Bidwill '49 (Owner - NFL's Arizona Cardinals) and many other successful graduates. Prep families also include the Kennedys and the family of George Washington.
- School accreditations: Middle States, Maryland Dept. of Education
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Brian Cashman '85 - General Manager - New York Yankees
- Christopher Dodd '62 - United States Senator
- A.J. Wood '91 - U.S. National Soccer Player
- Mo Rocca '87 - Comedian
- William Bidwill '49 - Owner - Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
- Roy Hibbert '04 - Indiana Pacers Basketball
- Profile last updated: 10/23/2011
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