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Seton Catholic Preparatory

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Chandler, AZ

1150 N Dobson Rd, Chandler, AZ 85224

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Serving families in Chandler since at least 2011

Seton Catholic Preparatory is a Catholic diocesan school in Chandler, Arizona, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 559 students and around 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Phoenix. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
559
Teachers
41.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 273 girls, 286 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 60% of Catholic high schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 10 Catholic high schools in Arizona.

    Students by survey year

    553’11–12569’13–14595’15–16595’17–18571’19–20544’21–22559’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9142
    10160
    11136
    12121

    Student body

    White45%
    Hispanic or Latino43%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian3%
    Black2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Seton Catholic Preparatory whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about Seton Catholic Preparatory

    What grades does Seton Catholic Preparatory serve?

    Seton Catholic Preparatory serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Seton Catholic Preparatory?

    About 559 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Seton Catholic Preparatory?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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