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Atlantic Christian School
391 Zion Rd.Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
(609) 653-1199
At A Glance:
• Co-ed
• Christian
Random Reason:
A new school built in 2004 on a wooded, 37-acre campus offers students many amenities, including computer and science labs, a library, art and music rooms, a stage and gymnasium, and several athletic fields.
Inside Atlantic Christian School:
Atlantic Christian School is a PreK-12 independent, inter-denominational school located in the heart of Atlantic County, New Jersey.
Founded in 1971, Atlantic Christian School provides an excellent Christ-centered, Biblically based education where each student can grow academically, physically, and spiritually.
To graduate, students are required to take four years of Bible, English, life skills, and physical education/health; three years of history, math, and science; two years of computers and a foreign language; and one year of art.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $5,375/Preschool
$4,900/K-5
$5,150/6-8
$5,500/9-12
Plus Fees
Multi-child discounts available
Holy Spirit High School
500 S. New Rd.Absecon, NJ 08201-0820
(609) 646-3000
At A Glance:
• 864 Students
• Student/Teacher Ration: 19:1
• Co-ed
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Advanced Placement coursework is available at Holy Spirit in the following fields: Calculus, Chemistry, English, European History, Physics, Psychology, U.S. History
Inside Holy Spirit:
Located just outside of Atlantic City, this school’s motto is “love conquers all things.” Holy Spirit High School strives to create a setting in which the ideals of Christian education –“to teach, to build community, and to serve”–are realized in the lives of the students. The school prepares young men and women to assume responsible roles within society today.
Holy Spirit offers coursework on five ability levels: advanced placement, honors, advanced, college preparatory, and a limited number of general level courses for the non-college-bound student. Additional electives are offered in art, business, and music (chorus and instrumental).
A Special Needs program, which is operated by the Diocese of Camden, is located at Holy Spirit and is available for students who require special education.
Spirituality is a large part of the student life at Holy Spirit, and mass is celebrated in the school chapel five days a week before the school day begins. The Ministry Department develops spiritual and liturgical programs for the students and staff and oversees the development of service projects throughout the school community.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $ 5,650.00
Registration Fee: $150.00
Music Fee: $200.00
Additional Expenses: Uniforms and some textbooks
Saint Augustine Prep
611 Cedar AvenueRichland, NJ 08350
(856)697.2600 ext.100
At A Glance:
• 650 Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 17:1
• All boys
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
The 141 seniors of the class of 2008 earned close to $16 million in college scholarships and the SAT average is consistently one of the highest in South Jersey.
Inside Saint Augustine:
Founded in 1959 by the Augustinian Order as a minor seminary to help young men prepare for studies in the priesthood and religious life. The first class was a mixture of seminarians and regular day students. It has evolved into an institution where students receive unparalled education as well as social skills and college preparation.
Academics are rigorous at Saint Augustine, and the school boasts a high college acceptance rate.
Religion is a large part of the Saint Augustine experience. All students are required to attend religious classes and the school maintains that the experience would not be complete without the storied history of emphasis on spirituality.
Sports are a priority for the St. Augustine experience. The school offers a full athletic program with varsity, junior varsity and freshmen teams in many sports. The Prep has several nationally recognized teams.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $11,950
General Fee: $800
Transportation (optional): $1,000
St. Joseph High School
328 Vine St.Hammonton, NJ 08037
(609) 561-8700
At A Glance:
• 500 Students
• Co-ed
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
The school hosts an online program called “Homework Hero” where students can easily access all pending assignments by searching via date or instructor.
Inside Saint Joseph:
With a 40% acceptance rate of all applying students, Saint Joseph High School offers a broad and comprehensive education in the Roman Catholic tradition. The campus has a small-town feel and fosters intimate academic growth. Students enjoy the school’s 7-acre campus, and are closest to the nearby city of Philadelphia, PA.
Saint Joseph provides both college prep and AP courses and strives to challenge students even further by offering an Honors program available to those with outstanding GPAs. Requirements span basic liberal arts courses to physical education and technology, and there is a strong emphasis on religion.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $6,400 with additional book fees
