Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, high school in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is a private school for boys in Miami-Dade County, run by the Society of Jesus and serving students from middle school through the end of high school. The campus sits close to downtown Miami and has athletic facilities, a library collection focused on Cuban history, and courts for water polo, basketball, and volleyball.
The school was founded in Havana, Cuba in 1854 and served as a major center of education there until 1961, when the government took control of private and religious schools and expelled Jesuit teachers. The community then moved to Miami, where the school has been based ever since.
The name Belen comes from Spanish and means Bethlehem, pointing to the school's Catholic roots. Religious services and spiritual activities are woven into daily school life, reflecting the Jesuit community's heritage.
The campus is close to downtown Miami and easy to reach from most parts of the city. Prospective families can arrange in-person or online tours to get a feel for the school before deciding to apply.
The campus has an observatory with a large telescope that is used to teach astronomy and to provide daily weather reports to the local community. Having a working observatory on a high school campus is rare and sets this school apart from most others.
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