Archbishop Stepinac High School vs. Iona Preparatory School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Archbishop Stepinac High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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AP Courses
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Iona Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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School History
Overview
The school has provided a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum, grounded in Roman Catholic values and traditions, for over 70 years. As a standard bearer in curriculum innovation, Archbishop Stepinac High School provides young men with a highly competitive academic program that leverages our blended learning platforms and project-based learning pedagogy to equip students with skills to become globally competitive. Archbishop Stepinac High School offers a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. Archbishop Stepinac is among the first schools in the nation to use all digital texts.
Each course is blended with interactive technology platforms. Our blended learning program has received recognition from Rice University.
In addition, the school was awarded the Executive Leadership Award from Fordham University Graduate School of Education for its outstanding STEAM program.The school also boasts a championship interscholastic sports program, an award winning arts program, many additional clubs and activities, and a campus ministry program.
Iona Prep is a school with a delightful, warm and diverse student body.
Today, Iona Prep continues to fulfill this vision and develop young men who are exceptionally well prepared for college while possessing the moral core necessary to be a leader in a society that often does not promote Catholic values.
Our Christian Brother education, which permeates the entire program at Iona Prep, is counter-cultural.
Iona Prep educates young men at a time in which self-promotion, consumerism, selfishness and personal gratification are the most visible values that adolescents see.
In contrast, the Essential Elements of a Christian Brothers' education defines an education which gives our young men the courage, moral strength and intellectual tools to be leaders in todays society.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
Yes, selected in 2001-2002
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Year Founded
1948
1916
Students Body
Total Students
804 students
958 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
40%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
3
Kindergarten Students
-
11
Grade 1 Students
-
12
Grade 2 Students
-
12
Grade 3 Students
-
19
Grade 4 Students
-
14
Grade 6 Students
-
38
Grade 7 Students
-
43
Grade 9 Students
247
224
Grade 10 Students
199
209
Grade 11 Students
200
179
Grade 12 Students
158
194
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
80 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
88%
85%
Average Class Size
22
n/a
Number of AP Classes
28
17
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:11
1:12
Average SAT score
1298
n/a
Average ACT score
27
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(V-Neck Pullover, dress shirt, tie, khaki pants, dress shoes)
(V-Neck Pullover, dress shirt, tie, khaki pants, dress shoes)
Formal
(traditional jacket, tie, slacks)
(traditional jacket, tie, slacks)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 11 / rolling
Dec. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,950
$16,400
Tuition Notes
The Tuition for the 2024 – 2025 School Year is $16,950. Stepinac bills various fees throughout the school year. Please review the 2024 – 2025 Fee Schedule on our website under the Admissions Tab.
Includes tuition, all fees, books
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$4,000
Acceptance Rate
75%
n/a
Admissions Director
Keith Sunderland
Barbara Robertson
Admissions Associate
Debra Forte
Laurette Miccoli
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
16
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
50
27
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
A Helping Hand, Ambassadors, Art Club, Backyard Sports, Business Investment, Caddies, Campus Ministry, Chess, Chorus, Classroom Crusaders, Coding, Communications, Computer Science Honor Society, Creative Writers, Crusaders for Life, Culinary, Drama, Economy, Engineering/Robotics, English Honor Society, Film Making, Foroige, Freshman Forum, Health Care Forum, Horticulture, Italian, Italian Honor Society, Jazz/Rock Band, Latin Honor Society, Literary Journal, Mock Trial, MSG TV, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National Honor Society, Newspaper, Oratory/Debate, Photography, Political, Prom Committee, Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society, Rotary Interact, Science Honor Society, Ski & Snowboard, Spanish, Spanish Honor Society, Stage Crew, Student Government, Travel, video Game, Yearbook
Art Club, Bagpipes, Campus Ministry, Christian Service, Film Club, Gael Force (Newspaper), Gaelic Society, Gamers Republic, Habitat for Humanity, Italian Club, Jazz Ensemble, Math Team, Mock Trial, Music Club, Music Ministry, Peer Counseling, Philosophy Club, Photography Club, Prep Players and Stage Crew, Prep Reps, Recording Studio, Rock Climbing, Rock Ensemble, S.A.D.D., Spanish Club, Speech and Debate, Yearbook