SCHOOL PROFILE 2022-2023 HEAD OF SCHOOL G. Patrick Sillup, MA, MS.Ed ASSOCIATE HEAD OF SCHOOL Ronald A. Algeo, MS HEAD OF STUDENT LEADERSHIP Korin C. Folan, MS Ed. HEAD OF ACADEMICS Thomas D. Pannulla, MA
SCHOOL FACTS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Malvern Preparatory School is an independent, Augustinian school for young men in grades six through twelve. Since 1842, the School’s tradition has been to prepare young men for college, for leadership, and for life. Malvern educates its students in a caring environment focused on academics while maintaining a balance between spirituality, arts, athletics, and activities. Students are learning a foundation of knowledge today so that they may lead with integrity tomorrow. The school is located on a 103-acre campus in Malvern, Pennsylvania, a suburb residential area 20 miles west of Philadelphia. Typically, 100% of graduates attend four-year colleges.
All students must at least successfully complete the following graduation requirements. 90% of students take more than the required credits in Science, Language, Math and Social Studies.
ADMISSION/ENROLLMENT Admission to Malvern Prep is competitive. Decisions are based on a student’s strength of transcript, teacher recommendations, and entrance exam results as well as a commitment to mission, involvement in school and community life, and demonstration of leadership potential. Current enrollment is 654 boys: 513 in the Upper School grades 9 - 12, 141 in the Middle School grades 6 - 8. There are waiting lists for all grades, and four prospective students apply for every available seat in our 9th grade. Approximately 40% of students receive financial assistance to attend Malvern Preparatory School.
FACULTY There are 73 Upper School faculty members of whom 90% hold advanced degrees. Typical class size is 16-20. Student-faculty ratio is 9:1.
ACCREDITATION The school is accredited by the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The school holds membership in the NAIS, PAIS, the CEEB, ACCIS, the National and Pennsylvania Associations for College Admissions Counseling, and the Augustinian Secondary Education Association.
English - 4 Mathematics - 3 Social Studies - 2 Theology - 4 Science - 2 World Language - 2 Physical Education - .5 Health - .5 Music/Art - 1 Students are required to take 6 courses each year; with the possible exception of those students taking 3 or more AP courses. No student may take less than 5 courses, unless approved. A student must receive permission from the Head of Academics if he wants to take more than 4 AP courses. There is a Christian Service requirement for all students in grades 9-12.
ADVANCED CREDENTIAL Advanced Credentials are the highest level of academic recognition available to students at Malvern Prep. They are meant to acknowledge a student who combines his character strengths, skill development, and commitment to Augustinian values in a way that leads to a significant and positive social impact. Students complete a rigorous application process for Advanced Credential recognition, where their research, planning, and proposal to execute those goals are evaluated. After initial approval, students engage with a mentor to work on their plan, which culminates in some form of public demonstration of learning. There are currently six Advanced Credentials available to our students, each with designated standards associated (Social Impact and Advocacy, Augustinian Leadership, Public Speaking, Design and Fabrication, Media Production, Inclusion and Belonging).
DISCIPLINE Malvern will disclose to colleges and universities any serious disciplinary violation. We also expect and counsel our seniors to make full disclosure of any serious disciplinary violations that occur after applications have been submitted to colleges.
DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL COUNSELING Paul R. Simpson, M.Ed. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL COUNSELING Ann W. Coia, MS LPC DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING Ian P. Harkness, MS.Ed. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE COUNSELING Christopher R. La Tempa, MS.Ed COLLEGE COUNSELOR Richard K. Roper, MATE, M.Ed. ASSISTANT TO COUNSELORS Susan E. Sarafinas MALVERN PREPARATORY SCHOOL 418 S. Warren Avenue, Malvern, Pennsylvania, 19355-2715 Office: (484) 595-1136 Fax: (484) 595-1132 Web page: www.malvernprep.org CEEB/ACT CODE: 392365