Seton Catholic Preparatory (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked AZ School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 571 students
Yearly Tuition: $19,500
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Seton Catholic Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Seton Catholic Preparatory
9	155
10	151
11	121
12	144

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Contact our school for more information.

Year Founded

1954

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017

School Motto

To provide a Catholic faith community of courageous leaders, loving servants, and determined learners who strive for academic excellence.

Student Body

Total Students

571 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 39%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

45 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

58%

Average Class Size

25 students

Average SAT score

1240

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniforms: Khaki or blue pants/shorts, school polo shirts, skirts

Number of AP Courses

12 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

Calculus ABCalculus BC

Computer Science PrinciplesEnglish Language and Composition

English Literature and CompositionFrench

MacroeconomicsPhysics C

Spanish LanguageUS Government& Politics

US HistoryWorld History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Other religious school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$19,500

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Tuition Notes

Seton offers a discounted rate to Catholic parishioners. Please contact our Admissions office for more information. You can apply to several STO\'s to cover most if not all of your tuition.

Summer Program Cost Notes

Cost varies for each course offered.

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

99%

Admissions Director

MariaElena Rubio

Admissions Associate

Lisa Sweador

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Endowment Size

$7 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

18 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

DanceDiving

E-sportsFlag Football

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

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Colors

Red, Gold

School Mascot

Sentinels

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

35 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Academic DecathlonAstronomy Club

Campus MinistryChess Club

Chinese ClubFaith and Freedom Club

Fiesta ClubFrench Club

French National Honor SocietyGlobal Ambassador Club

Harry Potter ClubHouse System

Literature and Art Magazine ClubMath Club

Math Honor SocietyNational Honor Society

Office ClubPinterest Club

Prom CommitteeRobotics Team

SCOPESentinel Ambassador Society

Seton BuddiesSeton Heritage Club

Sign Language ClubSister Cities

Solidarity ClubSpanish Honor Society

Spirit ClubStudents for Life

Toastmasters Youth Leadership Program

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Arts and Music Programs:

Dance ClubDrama Club

Pep Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Table Top Role Playing Games

School Notes

The mission of Seton Catholic Preparatory High School is to provide a Catholic faith community of courageous leaders, loving servants, and determined learners who strive for academic excellence.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Founded in 1954, Seton Catholic Preparatory is a Catholic faith community whose mission challenges students to achieve superior standards of educational excellence, leadership, and loving service to others. Seton Catholic is a four-year co-educational school whose ultimate task is to prepare students with the resources necessary for life-long learning within the framework of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and His Church. The school was named for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton who opened the first parochial school in America and founded the Sisters of Charity. These Sisters have helped staff the school throughout its history. The faculty and staff of Seton Catholic Preparatory facilitate student's religious formation; academic progress; social, cultural, physical and moral development, while supporting parents as primary educators. Serving approximately 560 students, 48 teachers and 4 counselors have an average of more than 15 years' experience. Two teachers holds doctoral degrees. Six staff members are Seton Catholic alumni. Seton Catholic continues its strong affiliation with the Sisters of Charity by offering dual enrollment with Seton Hill University.
ENROLLMENT / SERVICE AREA
Seton Catholic Preparatory, located in Chandler, Arizona, is the only Catholic high school in the East Valley, serving primarily Chandler, Mesa, Tempe and Gilbert. Students from Phoenix, Ahwatukee, Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Scottsdale and Pinal County also attend Seton Catholic. The students attending Seton Catholic come from Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, Native American and African-American origins. Seton students are from low, middle and high income levels. The average class size is 21.Seton Catholic does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic or other school-administered programs.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum includes daily classes in religious education, with honors and Advanced Placement courses in most departments. Typically, about 99% of Seton Catholic Prep's graduates go on to college. Honors courses are offered in English, math, science, social studies, and world languages. Advanced Placement courses are available in English, social studies, fine arts, math, science and world languages. Seton also offers dual enrollment with Seton Hill University for some of its courses.
THE ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)
Seton Catholic Preparatory offers accommodations to eligible students with exceptionalities through the ARC department. Although we follow best practices in developing a Student Support Plan (SSP), we do not provide "free and appropriate public education (F.A.P.E)" as guaranteed by law in a public school. The procedural safeguards that are provided to students with exceptionalities through IDEA do not apply.The ARC Department uses a tiered approach in providing classroom accommodations, interventions, and/or specialized learning environments. Student Support Plans are created per provided documentation and demonstrated need. Documentation includes but is not limited to: an IEP or 504 plan from their previous school, Student Support Plan from their previous school, or psychoeducational testing from a school district or private doctor.ARC courses utilize differentiated instruction and meet all the standards of Seton curriculum.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Seton Catholic Preparatory cost?

Seton Catholic Preparatory's tuition is approximately $19,500 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Seton Catholic Preparatory?

The acceptance rate of Seton Catholic Preparatory is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 87%.

Does Seton Catholic Preparatory offer a summer program?

Yes, Seton Catholic Preparatory offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Seton Catholic Preparatory offer?

Seton Catholic Preparatory offers 18 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Diving, E-sports, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Seton Catholic Preparatory is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for most sports offered.

What is Seton Catholic Preparatory's ranking?

Seton Catholic Preparatory ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Arizona for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Seton Catholic Preparatory?

The application deadline for Seton Catholic Preparatory is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Chandler, AZ is $13,155 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chandler, AZ is 93% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).