Seattle Preparatory School

Seattle Preparatory School, popularly known as Seattle Prep is a private Jesuit high school located on Capitol Hill, in Seattle. It was founded in 1891 and has maintained a long history of academic excellence. The school regularly sends some of its students to Ivy League and 'highly selective' universities every year. Seattle Prep uses the Jesuit motto "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam" ("For the Greater Glory of God") in addition to its school motto "Virtus in Arduis" ("Virtue in Work"). Seattle Prep's long history, excellent academics, and strong athletics are all very well regarded.

Seattle Preparatory School
"Virtus in Arduis"

"Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam"

Address
2400 11th Avenue East
Seattle, Washington, (King County), 98102
United States
Coordinates 47°38′29″N 122°19′03″W / 47.641387°N 122.317531°W / 47.641387; -122.317531Coordinates: 47°38′29″N 122°19′03″W / 47.641387°N 122.317531°W / 47.641387; -122.317531
Information
Type Private, Coeducational High School
Motto Virtus in Arduis
(Virtue in Work)
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established 1891
CEEB Code 481160
President Kent Hickey
Principal Maureen Reid
Vice principal Michael Kelly (student life)
Ms. Kathy Tullis (academics)
Faculty 55
Grades 9–12
Enrollment 677
Average class size 13
Student to teacher ratio 11:1
Campus type Urban
Color(s) Blue and White
Fight song "Hail to thee our fighting Panthers"
Athletics conference Metro AAA League
Mascot Panther
Nickname Seattle Prep
Team name Panthers
Accreditation(s) Northwest Association of Accredited Schools
Newspaper 'The Seattle Prep Panther'
Tuition $16,725
Affiliation Jesuit
Website http://www.seaprep.org

Read more about Seattle Preparatory School:  Early History, Curriculum, Facts and Figures, Fight Song, Magis Christian Service, Physical Structure, Notable Alumni, Seattle Prep Athletics and Activities

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