Seton Hall Prep is New Jersey’s oldest Catholic college preparatory school. The Prep's tradition is matched by its commitment to the education of young men by teaching them to think critically, communicate effectively and become contributing members of society.
We strive to ensure our students learn to think critically, communicate effectively, and appreciate diversity. The Prep is a truly special place where students are molded into men of character and faith, and are given the tools to become contributing members of society.
At Seton Hall Prep, our students are pushed to look at, think about, and respond to the changing world around them critically, effectively, and sincerely through four years of rigorous education. They learn to think of themselves, their communities, and their society broadly and deeply within our Catholic Mission.
At Seton Hall Prep, students participate in many of the amazing offerings available to them outside of the classroom. This includes 15 sports, more than 70 activities and clubs, a variety of intramurals and a seemingly endless number of service projects.
“To equip the holy ones for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ.”
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The Seton Hall Prep Car Club helped raise over $1,000 for the West Orange PBA thanks to a great turnout of car enthusiasts and supporters at the annual Cars & Coffee event at The KAC.
We are proud to announce the results of this year’s National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. This year 10 SHP students are being recognized as Commended Students.
A robust offering of student activities was on display in the gym on Tuesday, September 23rd, for our annual Activities Fair. Student leaders engaged with prospective members to entice them to explore their passions.
Kathleen Magnier P'17, P'20, and P'22 was this year's honoree at the Mothers Auxiliary Welcome Mass and Brunch, which had 210 attendees including mothers, guardians, grandmothers of The Prep.
Renowned scholar Dr. Shelley Fisher Fishkin visited Seton Hall Prep on September 11, 2025, to thank students whose insights on Adventures of Huckleberry Finn she featured in her latest book.
As we step forward into the new school year, take a look back into the latter years of last century here. Or, if you are a newcomer to The Archives or want to catch up, you can do it here by visiting the Archive Project's page. Be sure to scroll down below the photos for details about what's going on there.
Seton Hall Prep community gathered to celebrate the Mass of the Holy Spirit to begin the 2025-2026 school year, where 20 seniors were commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.
Seton Hall Prep honored its Class of 2025 with the traditional Baccalaureate Mass and Awards Ceremony at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart followed by the school's 165th Commencement Exercises at Seton Hall University. Prior to graduation weekend, seniors were also honored prior to their final day of classes at the Celebration of Excellence assembly in early May.
May is always a month of lasting traditions and celebrations at The Prep. Check out the footage from Celebration of Excellence, Prom, the Baccalaureate Mass, and so much more here.
Seton Hall Prep’s 2nd Annual World Cultures Festival brought the school community together in a vibrant celebration of global heritage in the school's dining hall on May 22.
On Tuesday, May 20th, a UH-65 helicopter aircrew from U.S. Coast Guard Air Station Atlantic City (the "Blackjacks") visited Seton Hall Prep to give a presentation on aviation operations in the maritime domain.
Over the Easter Break, a group from Seton Hall Preparatory School embarked on a memorable 10-day educational and cultural adventure through China. The delegation included 14 students, three parents, as well as three faculty and staff members – Mr. Michael Hegedus, Mrs. Lucy Lee, and Mr. Mark Vitale ‘10. Their journey took them across six cities: Beijing, Zhengzhou, Luoyang, Dengfeng, Xi’an, and Shanghai. Students experienced every mode of transportation, from airplane to bus to boat, as well as China’s super-fast high-speed trains.
For the second year in a row, our seniors participated in a workshop lead by LinkedIn executive and SHP Alumnus, DJ Shea ’03, on how to professionally network themselves for college internships and careers.
The SHP World Languages Department celebrates students whose performance on National Language Exams this Spring has earned national recognition in their Italian, Latin, and Spanish studies.