St. Michael's Prep School (Closed 2021)

St. Michael's Preparatory School, a Roman Catholic, boys boarding school run by the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey formally closed its door on June 30, 2020 and graduated its largest class in school history.
This concluded nearly 60 years of educating high school boys in faith, academics, and character.
This decision to close the boarding school for the foreseeable future was based on the multi-year relocation effort of the entire abbey to a new site in Orange County.
Prudent opinion concluded it was too much to try to move both the abbey and school communities simultaneously without some accidental loss to one or both.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1961

Student Body

Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
70%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
St. Michael's Prep School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Advanced Courses
Ancient Greek, Economics, English, European History, Government, Latin, Math, Music Theory, Science
Average SAT score
1140
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
26
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
navy blazer, grey pants, white shirt, tie, black shoes

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
tuition assistance available
% on Financial Aid
80%
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Toni Aeschliman

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports

School Notes

  • Application Entrance Test Interview
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does St. Michael's Prep School offer?
St. Michael's Prep School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for St. Michael's Prep School?
The application deadline for St. Michael's Prep School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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