Gonzaga Preparatory School

Guided by the Gospel values of love and justice, students are challenged to fulfill their potential as life-long learners in service to others. WA-Gonzaga Preparatory School School Website: www.gprep.com

General Information

School at a Glance International Student Cost School Highlight

School Type: Private, Co-ed Religious Background: 2017-2018 (including tuition, residential accommodations and 18 AP Courses Catholic language support classes) Founded: 1887 $43,120 Grade Levels: 9-12 20 Honors Courses Number of Students: 841 Additional One-Time Fees (first year only) Average Class Size: 24 Teachers with Advanced Degrees: 85% Application fee $160; I-20 Processing Fee, $250; Orientation Student to Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Fee $2000* 70+ Clubs International Students: 17 (8 from China) Housing Type: Homestay Cambridge Homestay Partner: Yes Costs do not include textbooks, clothing, sports, elective expenses, and health Address: 1224 East Euclid Avenue, Spokane, WA insurance. 1:1 iPad program 99207 State: Washington * The International Student Orientation fee includes a two-day pre-departure orientation in China and an orientation in the US upon arrival at the school. Closest Major City: Seattle Closest University: Gonzaga University (#4 Regional Notable alumni University) Climate: Moderate, year-round Airport: Spokane International Airport (GEG) Modern Facility

Complete technology infrastructure refresh, new chapel, improvement in athletic facilities (football field, baseball field, tennis courts), new locker rooms and training facility planned for fall of 2017. Current facilities include: Student Center, Library, Tech Center, Football field, Soccer field, Tennis courts, Baseball field, Softball field, two Gyms, Locker rooms, Athletic training center, 50 classrooms, 5 Science Labs, Learning Resource Center, Counseling Center.

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Academics & Matriculation

Academic Programs Academic Services: The school partners with Cambridge Network to Honors Courses 20 AP Courses 18 offer College Prep and Language Culture (CPLC), Average AP Score: 3.53 an Academic Program designed to meet the needs of secondary-level international students; enabling Dual Enrollment Program: Courses taken at University of Washington and Eastern them to improve their English skills and academic Washington University. All other courses are offered on Gonzaga University's campus. performance, and improve their chances in getting accepted into top colleges and universities. The Technology: We employ a 1:1 iPad program to facilitate teaching and learning. 90% of our program is available for students of all English levels, textbooks are digital and students submit much of their work digitally. Each room is equipped including college essay writing for advanced students with a projector, iPad, and laptop for teacher use. and test preparation for TOEFL, SAT and/or ACT tests. Whether working one-on-one or in a graded class, the Unique Courses Offered: We offer AP Computer Science and have a Robotics Team. CAD and experienced faculty gives students the extra time and STEM curriculum is woven in our college prep science and math curriculum. CAD is used attention necessary for academic success and improved in our AP Physics course, where they do simulations. We offer both 2D and 3D courses in prospects for college admissions. visual art. We have a dedicated building just for visual arts, which includes a pottery kiln and a dark room. Photography is one of our top elective offerings because students use negatives CPLC is available both online or onsite, and is to develop prints. An additional portion of the photography course is also Photoshop. determined prior to each academic year based on the international student program size. Ministry Service: Campus Ministry works closely with students to create a positive community experience. The ministry program bolsters the Gonzaga Prep community by offering students the opportunity to participate in annual retreats. • FRESHMEN participate in a two-day retreat, introducing them to the Gonzaga Prep faith community. • SOPHOMORES participate in an overnight retreat, focusing on important life choices and identity in the context of a faith community. • JUNIORS attend a weekend retreat called “Search.” • SENIORS may choose from a variety of retreat experiences. Graduate information

College Acceptance Rate: 97%

SAT Top 10%: 1430/1600 ACT Average: 23, Top 10%: 32

Ranking* Name of College/University 3 Yale University 3 University of Chicago 11 Dartmouth College 12 Northwest University 20 UC Berkeley 24 University of California at Los Angeles 27 University of Michigan Ann Arbor 37 Case West Reserve University 39 University of Boston *2017 US News and World Report, National Universities

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Extracurricular Activities

Clubs

# of School俱乐部 Clubs 25+ and Activities 参加率 Offered: 70% 72 National Honor Society Recycling Club Robotics Club Mock Trial Knowledge Bowl Key Club Pep Band Engineering Club Drama Club Destination Imagination Debate Dance Club International Student Success: Hannah, Class of Diversity Club Yoga Club 2017, is a current Chinese international student who Spanish Club Rock Climbing has been with us for four years. Her strength is in her work ethic and ability to challenge herself daily. She has also been exceptionally successful because she Sports has gotten involved in clubs and sports. Her teachers would describe her as intelligent, kind, and willing to learn. Hannah has loved Prep so much that she talked # of Sports Offered: 20拉拉队（女） her younger brother into attending her as well. Baseball Basketball Hannah has been accepted to Ohio State, University of Cheerleading Cross Country Wisconsin, Penn State and University of Illinois. She is still waiting decisions on UCLA and USC. Dance Team Fast Pitch Softball Notable Alumni: Anne McClain – Class of 1997 – Football Golf Anne is currently NASA astronaut and slated to go on Lacrosse Soccer one of NASA’s next missions in outerspace. Slow Pitch Softball Tennis School Accreditation & Recognition: Gonzaga Preparatory School is accredited by the State of Track & Field Volleyball Washington, Western Catholic Education Association, Wrestling and member of the Jesuit Schools Network. Student Awards and Honors • Nationally Accredited School -Top 50 Jesuit High School • National Merit Commended Students and Finalists annually • 2016 two seniors have been awarded QuestBridge scholarship which are full tuition scholarships to Stanford • 2014 and 2015 State Champions Girls Basketball • 2015 State Champion Football Team • 2015 and 2016 State Champion in Hurdles • 2016 3rd place in State for Boys Basketball • 2015 and 2016 Destination Imagination Global Competitors • Annually we have a debate student win the state competition

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