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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any Prep families out there - would really appreciate some insight ...[/quote]
My son went to Prep and graduated a few years ago. I will try to answer as best I can.
1) The classes are generally challenging and engaging. My son took a lot of AP and had math and science every year. I felt his workload was a lot but he did just fine with it. Some of his friends took less AP so the level of challenge varies. It is there if you want it. Some classes are traditional lecture, others more Socratic method - different teachers teach different ways. I felt the faculty were overall quite good. I did not have a problem with them and my son for the most part liked all of his teachers.
2) Homework is as expected for a quality HS. DS did about 2-3 hours per night on average. As time went on he found his groove and learned to get some done at school so that dwindled down to about an hour or two.
3) I was not aware of anyone wanting to do AP and not being allowed so I would say "yes". Most of the boys are bright and engaging. Some are super smart, some are average smart. 
4) Diversity is there with mix of AA, Asian, Hispanic kids, most kids are upper middle/lower upper class (by DC standards - not US standards). There are some really rich kids there. I mean like Richie Rich rich. But the average boys outweigh those in numbers. There are lots of legacy. Boys find their niche (sports, band, etc) and form tight friendships that do carry over into after school. They hold dances with girls schools. Making friends with other parents was fine, not lifelong friendships but I had people to chat with at events and such. Its there if you make the effort. 
5) Other faiths fit in - no problem. Plenty of non-catholics. No one pays attention to it
6) Athletics are important - won't lie to you but there's plenty of other opportunities. It is not a total jock school if that's what you are asking. Lots of clubs and lower visibility sports. Intramurals are fun - my son is a horrible athlete and he never had a problem fitting in. He wrestled and was terrible at it but he hustled and worked hard so he always made the team.
7) I would say they are - you will always find someone to complain but the few incidents that stick out in my mind the kid was in the wrong or the parents out of line (imagine that in DC!!)
8) Waiting to see what direction the headmaster takes them. To be honest, I was not totally impressed by him but giving him benefit of doubt to wait and see. In all honesty, the school is solid and offers challenge to boys who want it. I think Prep may be resting on their laurels a bit and I am concerned if this headmaster can raise the bar.

Overall, my son got a great education. He got a super-sized scholarship to Duke. He made great friends, enjoyed HS immensely and has a lot of love for his school. One thing that is really nice are the service projects where all the boys participate. It is a really well run program. These boys are tight forever - they network and help each other out over the long haul. Coming out of Prep is like joining the Catholic Mafia according to my DH.  Hope that helps. We are NOT Catholic, or legacy. We are upper middle class by DC standards. We did not get any financial aid but have HHI>350K so didn't expect it or apply for it.  I tried to be honest.[/quote]

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