What Is Fordham Preparatory School?
Fordham Preparatory School is an all-boys Catholic Jesuit high school in the Bronx, New York, serving students from New York City, Westchester County, and Connecticut. It fits families looking for a single-sex, faith-based college-preparatory program built around Jesuit principles, with academics structured through an Individualized Honors Program rather than a fixed track.
Academics
The school's academic model centers on the Individualized Honors Program. Rather than placing every student in the same sequence, the program lets each student build a schedule that includes the honors and AP classes he qualifies for, based on his skills and goals. The school describes every student's academic program as unique.
Subject emphasis includes:
- Writing and humanities — positioned as the core of Jesuit education, aimed at sharpening critical thinking and moral reasoning
- Innovation and technology — framed as a continuation of the Jesuits' historical role in scientific education
- Global education — described as one of the longest-standing programs of its kind, built on immersion rather than tourism
Academic support runs through a counseling program whose staff cover learning style differences, mental health, college admissions and residential life, and substance use.
Faith and Formation
Catholic Jesuit identity is expressed through several structured programs:
| Program | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Grad at Grad | Jesuit-defined characteristics meant to prepare students for college and a life of faith |
| Retreat program | Four-year sequence; 200+ students serve as ministry and retreat leaders |
| Service immersion trips | Seniors contribute 17,000 hours of service annually, benefiting over 70 charitable organizations |
The school states that 28% of graduates continue their education at a Jesuit university.
Who It Serves
Fordham Prep draws students from three areas: New York City, Westchester County, and Connecticut. As an all-boys school, its enrollment is limited to young men.
Is It the Right Fit?
Consider Fordham Prep if you want:
- A single-sex environment with a Catholic Jesuit framework
- Flexible honors and AP placement instead of a uniform curriculum
- Required engagement in retreats and service as part of the school experience
- A student body commuting from NYC, Westchester, or Connecticut
Look elsewhere if you need a coed setting, a non-religious curriculum, or a school outside the Bronx/NYC metro commute range.
For current admissions requirements, tuition, and visit scheduling, contact the school directly through fordhamprep.org — the site's homepage does not publish pricing or application details.