St. Joseph’s Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent four-year college preparatory school located onthe northern edge of center city Philadelphia.Founded in 1851, this highly selective, all male school serves nearly 900young men “to become men for and with others.” Students come from diverseeconomic, geographic, racial and ethnic backgrounds from throughout thePhiladelphia metropolitan area.  The Prep develops leaders ofintellectual distinction, men of faith and integrity, men who are committed tosocial justice and community service, men open to growth, and men who areloving. At the Prep, classroom and chapel intersect with the religiousformation of mind and heart.