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Catholic high school

Scranton Preparatory School

  • LocationScranton, PA
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 683 students
  • SponsorSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)
Official website

Scranton Preparatory School is a Catholic and Jesuit college-preparatory school at 1000 Wyoming Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The school community gathers for weekly Mass in its second-floor chapel. Theology is a four-credit graduation requirement, and the published service timeline totals 100 hours. Retreats are offered to each grade, including the Kairos retreat for juniors and seniors.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Scranton Preparatory School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miSt Paul's Rectory: 0.5 mi1Immaculate Conception: 0.7 mi2Saint Peter's Cathedral: 0.8 mi3St Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic: 1.0 mi4St. Thomas More Catholic Parish: 1.2 mi5St Mary-Mt Carmel Church Rctry: 1.2 mi6School Chapel and Mission and Identity office: 0.1 miScranton Preparatory School (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St Paul's Rectory — 0.5 mi · 1510 Penn Avenue, Scranton
  2. Immaculate Conception — 0.7 mi
  3. Saint Peter's Cathedral — 0.8 mi · 315 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton
  4. St Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic — 1.0 mi · 430 North 7th Avenue, Scranton
  5. St. Thomas More Catholic Parish — 1.2 mi · 116 Theodore Street, Scranton
  6. St Mary-Mt Carmel Church Rctry — 1.2 mi · 322 Chestnut Street, Dunmore

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (The chapel page says the community gathers there for weekly Mass; school Masses are confirmed without an all-school frequency.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Campus | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/about/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “is a sacred space where our community gathers for weekly Mass and quiet reflection.”
      The second-floor chapel is where the school community gathers for weekly Mass.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Herbert Keller, S.J. is listed under Pastoral Ministry in the school directory; the page does not use the word chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Herbert Keller, S.J. Titles: Theology Department, Pastoral Ministry Email: hkeller@scrantonprep.org”
      Fr. Herbert Keller, S.J. is listed for Pastoral Ministry in the Theology Department.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The required course of studies lists 4 credits of Theology, beginning in freshman year; computed as one credit per year; four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Beginning from freshman year, this course of studies includes, but is not limited to: 4 credits of English 4 credits of Mathematics 4 credits of Theology”
      Theology is a graduation requirement of 4 credits, beginning in freshman year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission states that faith, intellect and character grow together.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission and Philosophy | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/about/mission · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At Scranton Prep, faith, intellect, and character grow together.”
      The mission states that faith and intellect grow together at the school.
ACampus culture: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

87 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshman and sophomore retreats and the Kairos retreat for juniors and seniors cover grades 9 through 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/jesuit/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen kick off their Prep journey with a day of service, reflection, and connection.”
      Freshmen take part in a day retreat.
      “Sophomores step off campus for a day of reflection, connection, and growth.”
      Sophomores take part in an off-campus day retreat.
      “Upperclassmen experience Kairos, a transformative multi-day retreat focused on faith, self-discovery, and community.”
      Juniors and seniors take part in the Kairos retreat.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Fr. Herbert Keller, S.J. (Pastoral Ministry), Ryan Sheehan (Director of Mission and Identity) and Kathleen Elgaway (Kairos Retreat Director) are named.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Fr. Herbert Keller, S.J. Titles: Theology Department, Pastoral Ministry Email: hkeller@scrantonprep.org”
      Fr. Herbert Keller, S.J. is listed for Pastoral Ministry in the Theology Department.
      “Ms. Kathleen Elgaway Titles: Fine Arts Department & Kairos Retreat Director”
      Kathleen Elgaway is listed as the Kairos Retreat Director.
    2. Jesuit Identity | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/jesuit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mr. Ryan Sheehan Titles: Director of Mission and Identity Email: ryan.sheehan@scranton.edu”
      Ryan Sheehan is Director of Mission and Identity, with the email address published.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Bible Study is the only club listed by name as faith-based; the Ministry Club is listed; not described.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Clubs | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/student-life/school-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Bible Study Book Club”
      Bible Study is listed among the school clubs.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The service timeline requires 10, 20, 20 and 50 hours by year, 100 hours in total.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/jesuit/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen begin their Prep journey with at least 10 hours of service.”
      Freshmen are expected to complete at least 10 hours of service.
      “Sophomores complete 20 hours of service, often teaming up with classmates at events like the Christmas Toyland Workshop”
      Sophomores complete 20 hours of service, including events such as the Christmas Toyland Workshop.
      “Juniors complete 20 hours of service, partnering with community agencies and those in greatest need.”
      Juniors complete 20 hours of service with community agencies.
      “Seniors complete 50 hours of service at one nonprofit”
      Seniors complete 50 hours of service at one nonprofit.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Immersion trips and the Great Ignatian Challenge food drive count as justice and solidarity programs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/jesuit/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “forming meaningful connections through local projects or immersion trips like South Carolina and Belize.”
      Service includes immersion trips such as South Carolina and Belize.
    2. The Great Ignatian Challenge | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/jesuit/great-ignatian-challenge · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “the largest student-led drive in NEPA, and every member of the Prep Family helps.”
      The Great Ignatian Challenge is a student-led drive that every member of the school helps with.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Theology is a required four-credit course of study beginning in freshman year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Beginning from freshman year, this course of studies includes, but is not limited to: 4 credits of English 4 credits of Mathematics 4 credits of Theology”
      Theology is a graduation requirement of 4 credits, beginning in freshman year.
  • The published service timeline requires 10, 20, 20 and 50 hours by year, totaling 100 hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/jesuit/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen begin their Prep journey with at least 10 hours of service.”
      Freshmen are expected to complete at least 10 hours of service.
      “Sophomores complete 20 hours of service, often teaming up with classmates at events like the Christmas Toyland Workshop”
      Sophomores complete 20 hours of service, including events such as the Christmas Toyland Workshop.
      “Juniors complete 20 hours of service, partnering with community agencies and those in greatest need.”
      Juniors complete 20 hours of service with community agencies.
      “Seniors complete 50 hours of service at one nonprofit”
      Seniors complete 50 hours of service at one nonprofit.
  • Retreats are offered to each class, including the Kairos retreat for juniors and seniors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/jesuit/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshmen kick off their Prep journey with a day of service, reflection, and connection.”
      Freshmen take part in a day retreat.
      “Sophomores step off campus for a day of reflection, connection, and growth.”
      Sophomores take part in an off-campus day retreat.
      “Upperclassmen experience Kairos, a transformative multi-day retreat focused on faith, self-discovery, and community.”
      Juniors and seniors take part in the Kairos retreat.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

School Chapel and Mission and Identity office

  • Address: 1000 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, PA 18509
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: scrantonprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, scrantonprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 2 off campus, 5 location not published

Retreats 3

  • Sophomore retreatOff campus
    A day of reflection, connection and growth away from campus, led by seniors.
    scrantonprep.org
  • Freshman retreat
    A day of service, reflection and connection, led by juniors.
    scrantonprep.org
  • Kairos retreat (juniors and seniors)
    Senior Kairos Retreat 159: Nov 3, 2026
    A multi-day retreat focused on faith, self-discovery and community.
    scrantonprep.org, scrantonprep.org, scrantonprep.org

Service 3

  • Immersion trips (South Carolina and Belize)Off campus
    Service immersion trips listed in the service program.
    scrantonprep.org
  • Great Ignatian Challenge
    Every fall
    A student-led food drive for food assistance programs in Northeastern Pennsylvania.
    scrantonprep.org, scrantonprep.org
  • Christmas Toyland Workshop
    A sophomore service event listed in the service timeline.
    scrantonprep.org

Clubs and groups 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Jesuit Identity | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/jesuit · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mr. Ryan Sheehan Titles: Director of Mission and Identity Email: ryan.sheehan@scranton.edu”
    Ryan Sheehan is Director of Mission and Identity, with the email address published.
  2. Curriculum | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Fr. Herbert Keller, S.J. Titles: Theology Department, Pastoral Ministry Email: hkeller@scrantonprep.org”
    Fr. Herbert Keller, S.J. is listed for Pastoral Ministry in the Theology Department.
  3. Our Campus | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/about/campus · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “is a sacred space where our community gathers for weekly Mass and quiet reflection.”
    The second-floor chapel is where the school community gathers for weekly Mass.
  4. Contact Us | Scranton Preparatory Schoolscrantonprep.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “1000 Wyoming Ave, Scranton, Pennsylvania 18509”
    The school's address is 1000 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
82 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.7 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Scranton, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)683
Students in grades 9–12683
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio14.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Scranton

The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofscranton.org, dioceseofscranton.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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