Be the Magis (the more), a fundamental Jesuit principle is the foundation of everything we do at Seattle Prep.
We strive to be more so we can do more. What more can we do for God, in service to others. What more is needed from us (intellectually, spiritually, emotionally) to make the world better?
Each year 785 students continue the Jesuit legacy in the Seattle area, joining over 10,000 alumni who are making a difference as aerospace engineers, best-selling authors, naval pilots, Broadway actors, restraunteers, charter school founders, state supreme court justice fellows, professional athletes, film directors, professors, governors, musicians and yes, parents.
We embrace the Ignatian ideals that God may be found in all things, that each person is sacred and that we are created to serve others in community.
We do not measure ourselves solely on the accomplishments and character of our current students. We look beyond—5, 10, 30 years—to see how a Jesuit education has shaped our graduates. The results speak for themselves.
Did You Know?
Our program includes over 90 co-curricular options ranging from PULSE dance and robotics to the Global Justice Coalition and Mock Trial.
It turns out that getting your ideas across in a convincing fashion is an incredible superpower in the business world. And it all comes from writing, reading and thinking critically—all things that I was prepared for by Seattle Prep.”
-Kirby Winfield ’92
Startup operator, Angel investor,
Board Chair of Special Olympics
Prep parent and alum
English major
No One Says it Better
Than Our Alums
A Friendship of Firsts
When Alex Tuminello ’19 and Andreana Margaritis ’19 first got to Prep they never imagined rowing. "We knew nothing about crew, regattas, or boats for that matter," says Alex But a trip to nationals during their sophomore year sold them on the sports and they made a commitment to dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to the sport. They never looked back.
An unorthodox, inventive musical, Hamilton turns history on its head and in doing so propels itself into the anals of legendary broadway shows. But if Hamilton is the headliner, Marc delaCruyz ’97 is the subtext, proving things aren't always what they seem.
Five miles west of the Nile River the red-hued desert gives way to the Great Pyramids of Giza—the lone ancient wonder still in existence. And, where Paul Mullaly ’71 unknowingly began his 40-year journey to the Vatican.
Sometimes your life only makes sense when you look at it in the rear-view mirror. Jen Davis Wickens ’96, the CEO of Impact Schools, now sees her life mission clearly, as she leads the effort of creating a successful network of public charter schools in Washington State.
Tom Hoffer ’80 is a recipient of the 2018 prestigious Henry Viscardi Award, an honor that recognizes exemplary leaders in the global disability community who, through the example of their professional accomplishments and advocacy efforts, are reshaping societal perceptions and making significant changes in the quality of life of people with disabilities. “When asked to submit my biography, I thought I had a snowball’s chance in hell of being selected” says Tom.
Welcome to Prep! Maybe you are a current parent, an alum or new altogether to our community. Whether this is your first encounter with us or a repeat one, we hope it is one of many interactions we will have with you and your family.
Our Admissions Team will guide you through the high school search process answering questions as you learn about Seattle Prep and all it has to offer. We are glad you are considering applying to Prep!
Ann Alokolaro, Director of Admissions
Alex Campbell, admissions & DEI Associate
Olivia Ovenell, Assistant to the principal & admissions
Thursday, January 4, 2024, 8AM. All completed applications on file at Seattle Prep by this date will be processed together and determinations mailed on February 15, 2024.
You can register for a Panther visit within your online Veracross admissions account. If you have not already opened an admissions account, you can start the process at Apply to Prep.
Visits start in the fall and end in early December. These visits are optional. However, we highly encourage you to make an appointment, and come see what happens on a typical day at Prep!
Seattle Prep uses the High School Placement Test (HSPT) to help with class placement for accepted students. While Prep also uses these scores for admissions, they represent a small piece within a multi-layered, holistic review of every application. There is no need to prepare for the HSPT. By virtue of being an 8th grade student, applicants for freshman year have already prepared for the exam. Students can take the HSPT at Prep on Saturday December 2, 2023 or Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Registration for the HSPT is required by November 27, 2023. The deadline for those taking the HSPT with accommodations is November 14. If you have not created an account through the admissions portal yet, you can start the process at Apply to Prep.
The HSPT must be taken before January 4, and it is strongly recommended that students test before the end of December to ensure that results will arrive at Prep before the application deadline. The test day takes about 4 hours to complete.
Seattle Prep has a Learning Resource Center, where students with an identified learning difference and/or mental/emotional or physical diagnoses that impacts learning are eligible to enroll. Click here to learn more.
The tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $25,900. In addition, a $650 non-refundable registration fee is due at the time of spring registration. Financial assistance is available to families who qualify.
In alignment with our Jesuit mission, Seattle Preparatory awards financial assistance based solely on need. The school does not award merit-based scholarship, however academic achievement is of strong consideration in the application process. Prep commits the entirety of its financial assistance to ensuring Jesuit education is accessible for all eligible students who are granted admission to the school.
Seattle Prep is committed to providing a quality Catholic, Jesuit education that is affordable to families. To that end, we awarded $3.3M in financial assistance to Prep families for the 2023-2024 school year. And, currently, 26% of all Prep students receive financial assistance.
We encourage low and middle-income families to apply for assistance. For all application instructions and deadlines, click here. New applicants are notified as to the amount of assistance received at the time of acceptance to Seattle Prep.
Seattle Preparatory School’s policy for determining assistance is based upon the belief that all those ethically and/or legally responsible for a child’s upbringing must participate in the process. This principle applies to all parents, including those who are separated or divorced. Because of this, Seattle Prep requires parents to submit a tuition scholarship application and the corresponding backup before their child’s file can be considered for assistance. In the case of separation or divorce, each parent should submit their backup documentation and application separately. Once all files are complete, they will be evaluated to determine an “ability to pay” per family. It is the parents’ responsibility to determine the amount each parent will contribute to tuition. Non-working parents may have minimum wage imputed if all children in the home are school aged.
