Seton Hall Preparatory School

For the university, see Seton Hall University.

Seton Hall Preparatory School
Seton Hall Prep Emblem
Address
Map
120 Northfield Avenue

West Orange
,
(Essex County)
,
New Jersey
07052

United States
Coordinates40°46′30″N 74°14′52″W / 40.77500°N 74.24778°W / 40.77500; -74.24778
Information
TypePrivate
MottoHazard Zet Forward[4]
(No matter the risk, keep moving forward)
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s)St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Established1856
NCES School ID00864184[8]
PresidentMichael Kelly '57[1]
HeadmasterMichael Gallo '79[2]
Faculty74.3 FTEs[8]
Grades9–12
GenderBoys
Enrollment976 (as of 2021–22)[8]
Student to teacher ratio13.1:1[8]
CampusSuburban
Campus size55 acres (220,000 m2)
Color(s)  Royal Blue and
  white[6]
Athletics conferenceSuper Essex Conference (general)
North Jersey Super Football Conference (football)
MascotPirate
NicknameSHP or The Prep
Team namePirates[6]
RivalsDelbarton School
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[5]
PublicationSpectrum (literary magazine)[7]
NewspaperThe Pirate[7]
YearbookTower[7]
School fees$1,450[3]
Tuition$22,200 (2022–23)[3]
AffiliationRoman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark;
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
Websitewww.shp.org

Seton Hall Preparatory School, generally called Seton Hall Prep, SHP, or "The Prep", is a Roman Catholic all boys' high school located in the suburban community of West Orange in Essex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating under the supervision of the Archdiocese of Newark.[9] Founded in 1856 with an original enrollment of five boys, Seton Hall Prep was originally located on the campus of Seton Hall University, where it became commonly known as "The Prep" as a way to distinguish it from "The University." In 1985, the school moved to its present location which was, at the time, West Orange High School. Seton Hall is the oldest Catholic college preparatory school in New Jersey.[10]

As of the 2021–22 school year, the school had an enrollment of 976 students and 74.3 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The school's student body was 65.2% (636) White, 12.9% (126) Hispanic, 10.8% (105) Black, 5.9% (58) Asian, 5.1% (50) two or more races and 0.1% (1) Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander.[8]

Seton Hall students follow a college preparatory program, with four-year requirements in the English language, mathematics, and theology. After completing a traditional core program during the first two years, students may establish a curriculum geared to their college and career plans from a wide selection of courses in science, history, language, fine arts, English and physical education. Seton Hall plans to offer college-level Advanced Placement (AP) courses in 26 areas during the 2019–20 school year.[11]

"The Prep" is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools[5] and is a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools.[12]

  1. ^ Message from the President, Seton Hall Preparatory School. Accessed January 8, 2024.
  2. ^ Headmaster Appointment, Seton Hall Preparatory School. Accessed February 6, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Tuition, Seton Hall Preparatory School. Accessed June 7, 2023.
  4. ^ Home Page, Seton Hall Preparatory School. Accessed January 9, 2023. "Our motto, Hazard Zet Forward, encourages our students to persevere despite the difficulties."
  5. ^ a b Seton Hall Preparatory School, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Accessed February 6, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference NJSIAAprofile was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ a b c Activities, Seton Hall Preparatory School. Accessed January 9, 2023. "The Pirate newspaper, the Tower yearbook, and the Spectrum literary magazine are school publications staffed entirely by students and overseen by a faculty moderator."
  8. ^ a b c d e School data for Seton Hall Preparatory School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 1, 2023.
  9. ^ Essex County Catholic High Schools, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. Accessed January 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Our History, Seton Hall Preparatory School. Accessed June 10, 2019.
  11. ^ Seton Hall Preparatory School Course Catalog 2019-2020, Seton Hall Preparatory School. Accessed June 10, 2019.
  12. ^ Member School Directories, New Jersey Association of Independent Schools. Accessed January 8, 2024.