Holy Spirit Preparatory School

HSPS is a very unique and special place.Our daughter attends and we are so impressed with the supportive and dedicated faculty and friendly atmosphere.The individualized education is wonderful but what impresses us the most is observing our child serve selflessly in the community.All the students live up to the school's motto "to serve,not to be served".These children demonstrate what can't be measured on test scores: Love for God,respect for life ,forgiveness, and service to others.There truly is nothing like it!
—Submitted by a parent

Holy Spirit Preparatory inspired my daughter to imagine what she could achieve. She has been academically challenged and shown the value of both leadership & service. Her attendance at HSP as they say "has made all the difference"
—Submitted by a parent

HSP has been phenomenal for our entire family. The National Blue Ribbon and Top 50 Catholic Schools recognitions are wonderful, but don't even begin to convey what a marvelously caring educational and formational institution this school is. Our daughter has blossomed under the guidance of the fine teaching and coaching staff, and we deeply appreciate the administration's desire for personal connection with all the families. The upperclassmen, especially those who've been here since elementary school, are incredible role models for younger students, and you couldn't ask for better examples of successful, faithful adult role models than those employed by HSP. Day to day, HSP's excellence is fully evident, but in a crisis, that's when we're reminded to be on our knees every day thanking God for this place. Our only regret is that we didn't know about HSP sooner.
—Submitted by a parent

Education is so comprehensive at Holy Spirit Prep. Students graduate from this program ready for anything (and everything!). Holy Spirit Preparatory School is a National School of Excellence, and ranks in the Top 50 Catholic High Schools. The school president makes an effort to know families and students personally. The faculty is hand picked, extremely talented, and fully dedicated to the students. Graduates of HSP have received acceptance letters from top universities and colleges throughout the nation. I only wish that my children could attend all the way through, from Pre-K until graduation, but at the very least I hope they will be able to attend for their high school years and graduate from HSP. Absolutely excellent!

Having worked at this school for 8 years, i can truly say there is not a more dedicated and caring group of teachers, administrators and staffers. This school has won the Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and is ranked in the top 50 National Catholic Schools for the third year in a row. Our students are taught academics and character building every day and they learn the Christian/Catholic Code of Ethics for life long practice. Its also important that every student is treated as a child of God with his/hers own talents and gifts.
—Submitted by a teacher

Ultra Catholic school with ties to Legion of Christ without admitting it. President is all about control. Many nice teachers, but they are stressed due to the administration. Lower school is neglected, no hot water in building, soccer field is all dirt, playground equipment not fixed when broken. Be aware of you are looking to go to this school, you will only be a number. Not worth the $
—Submitted by a parent

The upper school has a rotating schedule which is confusing to children and parents. The online calendar of assignments are not standardized each teacher enters the information in their own way so it's difficult to track what exactly has been assigned for the children to do for homework. And the athletic calendar is in disarray for one afterschool activity, you may have to pick up your kid at 5:30 one day and 6:30 the next, but the kid finds out at 4:30 that day and if you ask the coach what the schedule is (the online calendar being no help), they don't even know. I think it's great that they're trying to give kids more freedom, but in instances like these it just comes off as a lack of communication and organization at best or disregard for working parents' time and a child's need for structure at worst.
—Submitted by a parent

While the school has a great teaching staff, a beautiful campus, and classy facilities, the overbearing religion department pushes for catholic education in all parts of daily life at the school. Expect mandatory religion classes with zealous, dogmatic teachers everyday, prayers said 3-4 times through the day, and mandatory mass once a week. Do not expect your children to enjoy this school if they're not catholic.
—Submitted by a parent

Holy Spirit has been the best choice we could have made for our son. After a disappointing experience at another school because of his learning disability, my son is now excelling both in and out of the classroom, This is due to the caring and compassion of the wonderful teachers and administration. The school community as a whole is supportive and fosters a love of learning. The variety of classes offered is amazing, as well as the numerous extracurricular activities available to students. We just can't say enough about how pleased we are with our decision.
—Submitted by a parent

Teachers take a genuine interest in students, and the school increases growth of the person as a whole. A great place to become a better Catholic, a better Christian, or just a better moral person.
—Submitted by a student

There are so many opportunities here. If you have your heart set on learning something like Japanese, HSP will provide a way.
—Submitted by a student

Geart school with caring staff. Catholic classic and complete.
—Submitted by a parent

This school has been our best decision. We compared it to 4 other Catholic schools in our area and because of the small class sizes, this was the obvious choice. Tremendous formation, ethical and academic, personalized to my child's needs and challenging her strengths. Leadership opportunities and many extracurricular programs before and after school. Variety of socioeconomic families keep this a humble and Christ-centered setting. I am confident that when my child is faced with what the world will throw her in adult life, she will be equipped for success. This school is not full of stressed out academic 'machines' but rather bright, positive, well-rounded, uniquely talented, future leaders with a formed conscience who are, as a result, getting into top colleges and universities. In the lower school they begin personalized learning programs. The upper school offers numerous AP classes taught by local College professors. Level of Parent Involvement is by choice.
—Submitted by a parent