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Creighton Preparatory School is a private, Jesuit college prep school for young men founded in 1878. Centrally located in Omaha, Nebraska, on a 40-acre campus at 72nd and Western Streets, Prep is the largest all-boys Catholic high school in Nebraska with an enrollment of 1,000 young men. The school is a part of a Jesuit network consisting of 60 high schools and 28 colleges and universities. With over 130 years of tradition of excellence in academics, activities, and ministry, Prep has been preparing young men not only for college but for full lives as intelligent and compassionate human beings. We provide holistic formation and a college preparatory education for any young man of promise, building Men for Others who serve and seek justice in local, national, and international communities. Prep graduates are men of faith whose lives witness Gospel values as part of an extended community and supportive network of leaders, acting with integrity and compassion for others. All of our programs are intended to challenge our students through a vital stage of their personal development. Our blueprint called the "The Profile of the Graduate at Graduation" states that each young man who enters Prep leaves as a man who is open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to doing justice. Graduates of Creighton Prep are prepared for higher education and life. Creighton Preparatory School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origins to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at Creighton Preparatory School. Over the next four years, the coursework you pursue, the extracurricular activities you engage in, the friends you make, and the teachers, coaches, and mentors you find to counsel and guide you will all play essential roles in determining not just where you go to college but the kind of man that you become. Each year, over 250 eighth grade boys choose Prep. They do so because they are ready to challenge themselves. These students recognize the value of academic excellence, and they understand that scholarship is the foundation of lifelong success. They have diverse interests and abilities, and they look forward to building on their skills and discovering new talents. They value loyalty and kindness, especially in their friends. And, perhaps most importantly, they believe that God is calling them to something more, to a life of particular significance not just for themselves but for a world that needs their leadership and service. Our mission is to guide our students through a formation experience that reflects the highest ideals of a Jesuit tradition that has been a force for good in the world for over 450 years. Creighton Prep High School takes a holistic view of education, to include nurturing the spiritual, physical, intellectual, and artistic gifts each student brings to campus. The rigorous curriculum, community service, campus ministry programs, and co-curricular and athletic offerings focus on educating young men of competence, conscience, and compassion. Prep accomplishes this development by creating a sense of community and demonstrating personal care and concern for individuals. In so doing, the school graduates leaders who are committed to serving God and others through a profound sense of justice rooted in faith leaders who are "men for others." As a college preparatory school, Creighton Prep offers a broad array of courses designed to give students a solid foundation for lifelong learning. Co-curricular activities and athletics provide a significant venue for students to pursue their interests outside of the classroom. The development of one's talents in the arts, court, or simply sharing knowledge and interests with others is an integral part of the high school experience. Through participation in activities and athletics, students have the opportunity to form meaningful and lasting friendships and to further their journey of becoming young men who reflect the goals expressed in the "Graduate at Graduation." Complementing our curriculum, dynamic Campus Ministry, and Community Service programs and a supportive and comprehensive counseling program afford a student several venues through which he gets to know himself and his faith at a deeper level. Our school's life gives witness to the Ignatian vision of excellence in education and a community committed to respect, justice, and freedom. Creighton Preparatory School's commitment to educational excellence is shaped by the Society of Jesus's spirituality and pedagogical tradition, founded in 1540 by St. Ignatius Loyola. Creighton Prep strives to educate the whole person: intellectual, religious, social, emotional, and physical. Faculty and administration work to ensure that each student has an opportunity to meet his learning needs. The Creighton Prep course of study provides a balanced and traditional curriculum of preparation for college studies. While even the best students will be challenged, our graduates find themselves prepared to enter, compete, and succeed in college. View full school

Creighton University, located in Omaha, Nebraska, offers a top-ranked education in the Jesuit tradition for people who want to contribute something meaningful to the world. It is where students, faculty, and staff thrive in a supportive community committed to Jesuit, Catholic values and traditions. Here, students learn to become leaders through service to others. More than 8,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students of various ages come to Creighton from near and far. They are committed to academic excellence. The academic profile of our incoming freshmen represents one of the strongest among all U.S. Catholic universities. Creighton students value faith, leadership, and service, and they find opportunities to grow in these areas at Creighton. Through internships, research, and clinical experience, they learn by doing. They eagerly take what they learn out into their communities to make a difference. Recent graduates report a success rate of 99 percent: they are employed, continuing their education, or in a volunteer program. Faculty members embody the Creighton mission and values by showing care and respect for each student. In the classroom, they integrate critical and creative thinking with active approaches to learning. They equip students with ethical perspectives to help navigate our complex world. As experts in their fields, faculty members conduct research that advances new knowledge. They help prepare students to live extraordinary lives by modeling a lifelong commitment to community, inquiry, justice, reflection, and service. Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. As Catholic, Creighton is dedicated to the pursuit of truth in all its forms and is guided by the Catholic Church's living tradition. As a Jesuit, Creighton participates in the Society of Jesus's tradition, which provides an integrating vision of the world that arises out of the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. As comprehensive, Creighton's education embraces several colleges and professional schools and is directed to the intellectual, social, spiritual, physical, and recreational aspects of students' lives and the promotion of justice. Creighton exists for students and learning. Members of the Creighton community are challenged to reflect on transcendent values, including their relationship with God, in an atmosphere of freedom of inquiry, belief, and religious worship. Service to others, the importance of family life, the inalienable worth of each individual, and appreciation of ethnic and cultural diversity are core values of Creighton. Creighton faculty members research to enhance teaching, contribute to society's betterment and discover new knowledge. Faculty and staff stimulate critical and creative thinking and provide ethical perspectives for dealing with an increasingly complex world. Creighton may offer a top interdisciplinary education, but this is far more than the place you will learn. As a traditional undergraduate student at Creighton, you will live, sleep, eat, on-campus, or off, in an active community. As an adult, you likely have a full-time job, a family, or other responsibilities that deserve your attention. Luckily, Creighton has various programs specifically created to fit your busy schedule, lifestyle, and needs. Creighton's tradition can be seen across the community through local arts and culture and by the motto, 'work hard, play hard.' It is where you'll challenge yourself and push yourself to do more and do better. As part of our campus clubs, Greek life, or networking organizations, you will have the opportunity to lead and pursue your passions. We will work with you every step of the way to ensure that you achieve success academically and personally. Creighton's nine schools and colleges deliver a robust education with programs in the arts and sciences, law, business, and health sciences. Opportunities for hands-on research, service-learning, study abroad, and other immersive learning experiences abound. The student's formation as a "whole person" and well-rounded individual is vital in every program. The Magis Core Curriculum for undergraduate students is designed to introduce students to a range of ideas and disciplines, all within a framework focused on ethical reasoning and critical thinking. Omaha, Nebraska, stands apart as a top metro area for affordability, a strong economy, and quality of life. Omaha has been voted a leading city for music, sports, dining, and outdoor recreation time and time again.Several Fortune 500 companies call Omaha home, providing quality internships for students and jobs for graduates. Creighton University is a committed partner with many organizations and neighbors in our beloved community. Select health sciences programs are also offered in Hastings, Nebraska, Anchorage, Alaska, Denver, Colorado, and Phoenix, Arizona, where an unprecedented partnership helps make Creighton the largest Catholic health care educator in the country. Founded in 1878, Creighton is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States. The Society of Jesus—the world's largest Catholic religious order of priests and brothers—was founded in the mid-1500s by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Jesuits, as members of the Society of Jesus, continue the Ignatian tradition by advancing education worldwide. Many Jesuits live and work on the Creighton campus as professors, administrators, coaches, and students. Even the University president is a Jesuit. Creighton's mascot has been the bluejay since 1924, and we have been part of the BIG EAST conference since 2013. Fans far and wide cheer proudly for Bluejay athletics, including basketball, baseball, cross-country, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball teams. Our student-athletes excel on the field, the court, the classroom, and in community outreach. View full university