Seton Hall Preparatory School
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. 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.
| Seton Hall Preparatory School | |
|---|---|
Seton Hall Prep Emblem | |
| Address | |
120 Northfield Avenue , , 07052 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°46′30″N 74°14′52″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Hazard Zet Forward (No matter the risk, keep moving forward) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton |
| Established | 1856 |
| NCES School ID | 00864184 |
| President | Michael Kelly '57 |
| Headmaster | Michael Gallo '79 |
| Faculty | 74.3 FTEs |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Enrollment | 976 (as of 2021–22) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.1:1 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Campus size | 55 acres (220,000 m2) |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and white |
| Athletics conference | Super Essex Conference (general) North Jersey Super Football Conference (football) |
| Mascot | Pirate |
| Nickname | SHP or The Prep |
| Team name | Pirates |
| Rivals | Delbarton School |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Publication | Spectrum (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | The Pirate |
| Yearbook | Tower |
| School fees | $1,450 |
| Tuition | $22,200 (2022–23) |
| Affiliation | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark; New Jersey Association of Independent Schools |
| Website | www |
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.
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.
"The Prep" is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools and is a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools.