Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Notre Dame Preparatory High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
9701 E Bell Rd,  Scottsdale, AZ
3.9
2.2
898 Students
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School Details

Head of School
James M. Gmelich, Principal
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$20,600
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
144
Full Time Teachers
139
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
17
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
92.1%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.8%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best Catholic Schools in Arizona
#4 Best HS For Athletes in Arizona
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Arizona State University 238 Students
University of Arizona 218 Students
University of San Diego 110 Students
Northern Arizona University 100 Students
Texas Christian University 89 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 68 Students
Chapman University 63 Students
Grand Canyon University 56 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 55 Students
Baylor University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 172 Students
Psychology 71 Students
Biology 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 57 Students
Pre-Law Studies 47 Students
Marketing 45 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Engineering 30 Students
Finance 30 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 186 Reviews
5.0 Junior
1/18/2024
We have had a great experience at Notre Dame and love the community. Our daughter has thrived there.
5.0 Sophomore
11/16/2023
Best: -Great Culture/Community -Small Class Size -Faith is Integrated Worst: -Outdoor campus can become hot in warmer months. Change: -No change is needed
4.0 Senior
8/22/2023
It is a really nice school that has prepared me really well for college. However, some things are not well planned like "WIN" or house and can sometimes be a waste of time.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 36 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/2/2025
Pros:Beautiful campus and location. New facilities. State of the art theater building. Some parents are friendly and try to welcome others with the use of a booster club, mom’s club, school store, etc. Some teachers seem engaged and have high standards. Cons (if you are a middle class, traditional C...
2.0 other
3/25/2025
Where do I start with Notre Dame Prep—better known as Notre Dame Bank in the city of Scottsdale. They call themselves a 100% Catholic school, but after two years as an employee, volunteer, and active parent, I can tell you this: they may preach the Word, but they don’t live it.The Bible says, “The l...
1.0 parent
3/20/2025
You’d be better off dousing your money with gasoline and setting it on fire than sending your son or daughter to this deplorable school. It is all a pay-to-play scheme from sports to arts, and everything in between. NDP has a horrible reputation outside of Phoenix. It will not help your son or daugh...
2.0 parent
10/21/2024
This school is actually so toxic. My kid is trans and went here for academics, and every mass day was hell. The kids are ferocious, and some comments weren’t even about him being in a skirt. There is NO bully policy and most kids are bratty and entitled.

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