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:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
Iona Preparatory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
Yes, selected in 2001-2002
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
n/a
Learning Programs Supported
Contact for more information
n/a
Year Founded
1948
1916
Students Body
Total Students
819 students
958 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
45%
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
231
224
Grade 10 Students
217
209
Grade 11 Students
180
179
Grade 12 Students
191
194
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
80 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
85%
Average Class Size
18
n/a
Number of AP Classes
30
17
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average SAT score
1298
n/a
Average ACT score
27
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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
(traditional jacket, tie, slacks)
(traditional jacket, tie, slacks)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 5 / rolling
Dec. 15 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$17,950
$16,400
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.
Includes tuition, all fees, books
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$4,000
Acceptance Rate
50%
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Admissions Director
Keith Sunderland
Barbara Robertson
Admissions Associate
Debra Forte
Laurette Miccoli
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
16
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
67
27
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
Art ClubBagpipes
Campus MinistryChristian Service
Film ClubGael Force (Newspaper)
Gaelic SocietyGamers Republic
Habitat for HumanityItalian Club
Jazz EnsembleMath Team
Mock TrialMusic Club
Music MinistryPeer Counseling
Philosophy ClubPhotography Club
Prep Players and Stage CrewPrep Reps
Recording StudioRock Climbing
Rock EnsembleS.A.D.D.
Spanish ClubSpeech and Debate
Yearbook