Georgetown Preparatory School
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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- Loyola College in Maryland Since Georgetown Prep is a Jesuit high school, we were required to preform a certain amount of community service over the course of the year as well as over the summer and write reflections on. . .
- University of Texas at Austin I believe the focus on Jesuit values is a unique aspect that distinguishes Georgetown Prep from other preparatory schools. The dedication to understanding the role of religion and spirituality in my life was in. . .
- Concordia University There are many unique features which make Prep a great place. It's location is one of those features. Most boarding schools I visited were situated in small town with little to do. Prep is located. . .
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Georgetown Preparatory School is listed among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 305 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Faculty Education High percent faculty with advanced degrees
- Selectivity Low acceptance rates
- Offering Breadth High # of AP/advanced courses offered
- Student Test Scores High average SAT scores
- School History Oldest founding date
| Definition of Terms | 2020 School Data | Georgetown | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College Prep | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1789 | 1907 |
| Campus Size | 90 acres | 125 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 494 students | 306 students |
| % Students of Color | 29% | 25% |
| % International Students | 13% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 25% | 70% |
| Average SAT Score | 1400 | * 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 (Khaki pants, tie and jacket) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 | 7:1 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 25 | 18 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 85% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $20.5 million | $23 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $62,090 | $58,935 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $38,330 | $32,900 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 26% | 40% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | $19,000 | $25,000 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | Jan. 7 | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 60% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 23% | 57% |
| Director of Admissions | Brett Graham '92 | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Robert J. Begin | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 16 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Track and Field, Winter Track, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 23 | 24 |
| Extracurriculars | Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding, Arrupe Society (Service), Band, Chorus, Drama, Forensics, Big Buddies, Crafts Club, Drama & Drama Tech, Dramatic Society, French National Honor Society, Gap Players, Horizons Literary Magazine, Horticulture Club, K Club (Campus Tours), Ropes Challenge Course, Speech and Debate, Student Alumni Association, Student Government, The Blue and Gray (Literary Magazine), The Cupola (Yearbook), The Little Hoya (Newspaper), Walden Club | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2006 - 2008 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| 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 | |
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.
- Georgetown Preparatory 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
- Michael Bidwill '83 - Owner - Arizona Cardinals (NFL)
- Roy Hibbert '04 - Indiana Pacers Basketball
- Neil Gorsuch '85 - Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
- Brett Kavanaugh '83 - 'Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
- Jerome Powell '71 - Chair of the Federal Reserve
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