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'Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School' (BJPS) is a private, interfaith college preparatory school founded by the Jesuits, located on the northwest side of Indianapolis. It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Brebeuf was opened in 1962 and was named in honor of St. Jean de Brébeuf, a 17th century North American Jesuit martyr. The school was initially limited to male students, but in 1976, became coeducational.

Contents

Mission Statement

"The Grad at Grad"

Intellectually Competent

Open to Growth

Loving

Religious

Committed to Justice

Students

Statistics

Noteworthy Alumni

Notes

External links

Mission Statement

"The mission of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, which is Jesuit, Catholic and Interfaith, is
to provide an excellent college preparatory education by preparing its students for a lifetime
of leadership in service to others as men and women who are intellectually competent, open
to growth, loving, religious, and committed to promoting justice. In pursuit of this mission,
Brebeuf Jesuit affirms two essential principles: the education of the whole person and
the care of the person."

"The Grad at Grad"

In order to accomplish the goals described in the mission statement... it is helpful to list a brief description of each of the five characteristics [that] Brebeuf Jesuit hopes to develop in its graduates:

Intellectually Competent

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate exhibits not only a mastery of the academic requirements for
college admission, but he or she has also developed analytical skills and intellectual abilities
that go beyond the academic requirements for advanced education. The graduate has begun
to think independently and critically, and he or she applies this intellectual ability in his or
her personal quest for religious truth and in his or her response to issues of social justice.

Open to Growth

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate has matured --emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically, religiously and sexually-- to a level that reflects personal responsibility for his or her own growth. The
graduate is beginning to reach out in his or her development, seeking opportunities to
stretch his or her mind and imagination, his or her feelings and religious consciousness.
There is a willingness to encounter, appreciate, and learn from people of diverse
backgrounds and experiences. There is recognition that learning is a lifelong endeavor.

Loving

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate is well on his or her way to recognizing and accepting his or her
self-worth. The graduate is moving beyond self-interest or self-centeredness in relationships with others. He or she is beginning to risk some deeper levels of relationship in which he or she can disclose self, accept the mystery of other persons, and love them.

Religious

Brebeuf Jesuit is a Jesuit, Catholic educational ministry that has a commitment to being
Interfaith through ecumenism and inter-religious dialogue. In this rich educational
environment, the Brebeuf Jesuit graduate has begun to explore his or her personal religious
experience, has started to integrate more fully into his or her own religious community, has
engaged in the study of and dialogue with the religious traditions of others, and is striving to
embody his or her faith in the service of justice as a man or woman for others.

Committed to Justice

The Brebeuf Jesuit graduate has developed broad knowledge and understanding of the many
needs of local and wider communities, and is preparing for the day when he or she will take
a place in these communities as a competent, concerned, and responsible member
predisposed to justice. The graduate has begun to acquire the skills and motivation necessary to live as a man or woman for others; one whose commitment to doing justice will come to
fruition in mature adulthood.

Students

Approximately 800 students are enrolled in grades 9 through 12, drawn from over 40 private and public schools in the greater Indianapolis area. Of the students that apply to attend Brebeuf, only 35 percent are accepted. In order to be eligible to apply to Brebeuf, students must take the STS High School Placement Test and place above the 60th percentile, which was lowered in 2004 from the 70th percentile.
Brebeuf is considered an "interfaith" school. Approximately half of Brebeuf students are Roman Catholic. However, Brebeuf also is home to surprisingly high numbers of Protestant and Jewish students as well as Buddhist, Muslim, and non-religious considering it is a Roman Catholic, specifically Jesuit, school. Nineteen percent of the student body represents minorities.

Statistics

Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School is well known for its academic achievements. It consistently maintains a 98% graduation rate and routinely boasts the highest yearly average SAT scores in the state. The school was ranked the number one school in Indiana in 2005 by Indianapolis Monthly. It was the 'national' champion in high school debate in 2005 and state speech champions for several years including 2001.
In both 2004 and 2007, the Brebeuf Jesuit women's basketball team won the state championship. Also, in 2004, the women's volleyball team came home with the state title. In addition, the women's golf team won this year's state tourney.

Noteworthy Alumni

★ Robert Calderon, inventor of the slap bracelet

★ Murray Clark, Indiana GOP chairman, former state senator and gubernatorial candidate

★ Eric Dill, former lead vocals & rhythm guitar for the popular band The Click Five

★ Alan Henderson, former NBA player and former Indiana University basketball player

★ Christopher L. Hodapp, author of ''Freemasons For Dummies'' and ''Solomon's Builders''

★ Jim Hogshire, author of ''Opium For The Masses'' and ''You Are Going To Prison''

★ Matthew Keegan, cartoonist for The New Yorker

★ James Marten, offensive lineman who played college football at Boston College from 2003-2006. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round of the 2007 NFL Draft as the 67th pick overall.

★ David McLane, founder of G.L.O.W. ( Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling )

Notes

# Brebeuf Jesuit Student Handbook 2006-2007, Page 9
# Brebeuf Jesuit Student Handbook 2006-2007, Page 9-10

External links

★ Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus reference to Brebeuf Jesuit

★ Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Website

★ Promotional Video

★ Department of Education School Snapshot