Bishop Blanchet High School vs. Seattle Preparatory School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bishop Blanchet High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Seattle Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Washington for:
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Overview
Blanchet High School was established by the Archdiocese of Seattle to provide Catholic education for high school students; thus, we share in the commitment of the Archdiocese in all aspects of its educational mission, Blanchet has as its goal to provide an excellent academic education with attention to the development of the whole person, to develop Christian leadership for the Church and for society, Uphold the dignity and freedoms of all peoples, Promote personal responsibilities and active service to the wider community, and to Support the family, church and society in the education of youth.
Seattle Prep is a Catholic, college preparatory school. Faithful to Jesuit tradition, our mission is the development of young men and women in the processes of learning to learn, learning to live and learning to love.
We recognize the prophet Micah's call to âact justly, love tenderly and to walk humbly with our Godâ for the transformation of ourselves and the world.
Since 1891, Seattle Preparatory School has instilled in young hearts and minds the values inherent in the Jesuit educational tradition.
Prep has graduated over 8,000 young men and women who have applied Jesuit values to achieve thoughtful and compassionate leadership in commerce, government, Church and family and in service to their country and community.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1954
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Students Body
Total Students
855 students
718 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
217
193
Grade 10 Students
214
190
Grade 11 Students
242
165
Grade 12 Students
182
170
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
55 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
77%
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Average Class Size
22
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Number of AP Classes
14
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:13
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 9 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$15,540
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Tuition Notes
Bishop Blanchet is committed to supporting families in need of tuition assistance. BBHS offers tuition assistance based on demonstrated financial need.For the fiscal year 2014-2015, Bishop Blanchet awarded $2.4 million in tuition assistance and schol
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% on Financial Aid
41%
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Admissions Director
Michael Pierce
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Admissions Associate
Mary K. Ryan
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
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Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wrestling
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
20
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Art Club, ASB, Bowling Team, Brave Connection, Cheer Squad, Chess Club, Dance Team, Debate and Speech, Diversity Club, FBLA, French Club, German Club, Japanese Club, Latin Club, Model UN, Operation Smile, Robotics Team, Ski Club&Snowboard Club, Spanish Club, Spirit Club
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