Archbishop Stepinac High School vs. Fordham 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:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Fordham Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Contact for more information
n/a
Year Founded
1948
1841
Students Body
Total Students
819 students
946 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
45%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
231
219
Grade 10 Students
217
244
Grade 11 Students
180
247
Grade 12 Students
191
236
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
82 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
93%
Average Class Size
18
21
Number of AP Classes
30
23
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average SAT score
1298
1270
Average ACT score
27
28
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
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
(Dress shirt, tie, blazer, pants & shoes)
(Dress shirt, tie, blazer, pants & shoes)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 5 / rolling
Dec. 6
Tuition Cost
$17,950
$24,160
Tuition Notes
The Tuition for the 2025 – 2026 School Year is $17,950. Stepinac bills various fees throughout the school year. Please review the 2025 – 2026 Fee Schedule​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ on our website under the Admissions Tab.
Fordham Prep provides over $4.0 million in financial assistance each year.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
46%
Acceptance Rate
50%
50%
Admissions Director
Keith Sunderland
Milena Carrese
Admissions Associate
Debra Forte
Blake O'Briskie
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
20
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
67
47
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
A Helping HandAI Exploration
AmbassadorsBeekeeping Club
Book ClubBusiness Investment
CaddiesCampus Ministry
ChessClassroom Crusaders
CodingCommunications
Computer Science Honor SocietyCreative Writers
Crusaders for LifeCulinary
Debate ClubDistributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)
EconomyEngineering/Robotics
English Honor SocietyEsports Team
FilmFitness & Nutrition
Foroige LeadershipFuller Center for Housing
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)Horticulture
InvestmentItalian
Italian Honor SocietyJungle Fan
Latin Honor SocietyLiterary Journal
Mock TrialMu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
National Honor SocietyNewspaper
Peer MentoringPhotography
Podcast ClubPolitical
Prom CommitteeRho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society
Rotary InteractScience Honor Society
Ski & SnowboardSpanish
Spanish Honor SocietyStage Crew
Student GovernmentTabletop Games Club
TravelVideo Games Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubChorus
DramaJazz/Rock Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
ArcheryBackyard Sports
Boxing ClubGaelic Football
GolfIntramural basketball
PickleballTable Tennis
Anime/Trading Card ClubArrested Development Club
Art and PublicityAsian Club
Aviation ClubBluegrass Club
Building Bridges ClubCampus Ministry
ChoirClassics Club
Diversity AllianceDramatics/Stage Crew
Engineering ClubFitness Center
FP T.V. ClubFrisbee Club
Irish ClubItalian Club
Just Serve ClubKawaida Club
Literary MagazineLiturgical Choir
Marine Biology ClubMock Trial Club
Model U.N. ClubNational Honor Society
NewspaperNYC Explorers Club
Simpsons ClubSki & Ride Club
Spanish ClubSpeech & Debate Team
Student GovernmentYearbook
Club or Organization:
Business School Boot Camp ClubChess Club
CybersecurityGaming
Greenhouse/Environment ClubHellenic Society
Liturgical Life TeamMeditation Club
Operation SmileSports Debate Club
Sports Journalism Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Jazz EnsembleTheatre Orchestra