Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,500
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
Holy Ghost Prep
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 419 students
- Yearly Tuition: $20,500
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
Holy Ghost Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
School History
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1897
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 1995
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Blazer, tie, pants, etc
Number of AP Courses
20 courses
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$20,500
% on Financial Aid
40%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,000
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Ryan Abramson
Admissions Associate
Cindy McDonald
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16 sports
Colors
White, Red, Royal blue
School Mascot
Firebird
School Notes
- Holy Ghost Preparatory School, founded by members of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost, the Spiritans, is a private Catholic school dedicated to the quality education of college-bound young men.
- With Christ at the center, Holy Ghost Preparatory School aspires to form young men morally, intellectually, and spiritually in the Spiritan tradition.
- This tradition fosters the development of community in "one heart and one mind," the cultivation of each student's unique gifts, academic excellence, and generous service to the poor.
- Holy Ghost Prep is a private, independent boys` school founded in 1897. Located in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, the school attracts students from nearly 100 different elementary and middle schools from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. HGP today is a vibrant community of nearly 500 young men preparing for college through a challenging program which stresses the cultivation of students' unique gifts and talents, academic excellence, and generous service to the poor.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holy Ghost Prep cost?
Holy Ghost Prep's tuition is approximately $20,500 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Holy Ghost Prep?
The acceptance rate of Holy Ghost Prep is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What sports does Holy Ghost Prep offer?
Holy Ghost Prep offers 16 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Winter Track. Holy Ghost Prep is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Holy Ghost Prep's ranking?
Holy Ghost Prep ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Holy Ghost Prep?
The application deadline for Holy Ghost Prep is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
I currently have 2 sons enrolled at Holy Ghost and could not be happier. The teachers and school environment provide support so that the boys are able to meet the challenges of college prep courses with the encouragement of their teachers. There is a sense of community here that my sons feel a part of. Both of my boys are able to be students, athletes and musicians/artists all in one school. They are not relegated to one stereotype. The size of the school allows each student to foster their unique gifts and thrive.
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