preparatory school
noun
1
: a usually private school preparing students primarily for college
2
British
: a private elementary school preparing students primarily for British public schools
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According to its website, Preston High School is an all-girls private Catholic college preparatory school founded in 1947 by the Sisters of the Divine Compassion.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Mauldin allegedly committed these offenses while a teacher at Nathaniel Greene Academy, a Christian, K-12 college preparatory school in Siloam, approximately 80 miles east of Atlanta.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Catholic college preparatory school is hoping the addition of new national corporate partners and an enhanced game day experience at Santa Ana Stadium will ease pressure in its ongoing fundraising efforts.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Founded in 2007, Pacific Ridge School serves over 660 students as an independent, nonprofit, college preparatory school for grades six through 12.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Mauldin allegedly committed these offenses while a teacher at Nathaniel Greene Academy, a Christian, K-12 college preparatory school in Siloam, approximately 80 miles east of Atlanta.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Catholic college preparatory school is hoping the addition of new national corporate partners and an enhanced game day experience at Santa Ana Stadium will ease pressure in its ongoing fundraising efforts.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Founded in 2007, Pacific Ridge School serves over 660 students as an independent, nonprofit, college preparatory school for grades six through 12.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Jan. 2025
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