Iona Preparatory School vs. Archbishop Stepinac High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2001-2002
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Contact for more information
Year Founded
1916
1948
Students Body
Total Students
958 students
819 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
23%
45%
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
224
231
Grade 10 Students
209
217
Grade 11 Students
179
180
Grade 12 Students
194
191
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
70 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
85%
90%
Average Class Size
n/a
18
Number of AP Classes
17
30
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
List of Courses Offered
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Average SAT score
n/a
1298
Average ACT score
n/a
27
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(traditional jacket, tie, slacks)
(traditional jacket, tie, slacks)
Formal
(V-Neck Pullover, dress shirt, tie, khaki pants, dress shoes)
(V-Neck Pullover, dress shirt, tie, khaki pants, dress shoes)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 15 / rolling
Dec. 5 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$16,400
$17,950
Tuition Notes
Includes tuition, all fees, books
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.
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
50%
Admissions Director
Barbara Robertson
Keith Sunderland
Admissions Associate
Laurette Miccoli
Debra Forte
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
15
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
27
67
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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
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