Program of Studies

To graduate from the Prep, a student must earn a minimum of 26 academic credits (as outlined below), satisfy the State of Pennsylvania requirement for physical education, and fulfill community service requirements through the Ignatian Service Program.

The Prep offers approximately 20 different Advanced Placement (AP) Courses. Students who take AP courses will sit for the respective AP exams in May, and many will receive college credit as a result of their performance. 

For the second consecutive year, The Prep is recognized with platinum designation by the College Board AP Program, the highest level on their “honor roll” representing the top 7% of eligible schools with AP programs.  

In fact, we earned the award of Platinum School with Access, which recognizes not only student achievement, but a clear and effective commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework based on our school demographics.  This honor speaks to the academic ambition of our students, their willingness to accept challenges,  the overall quality and health of our academic culture, and our commitment to facilitating student access to college-level work across our broad spectrum of student diversity. 

Admission to all AP Courses requires the approval of the academic department chairs, and the selection process is highly competitive.