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Holy Family Academy
239 Ave. ABayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 339-7341
At A Glance:
• 275 Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
• All girls
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
A blend of tradition and development, the school offers state-of-the-art science labs; computer labs; an art studio; a library media center; health, guidance, and other offices in addition to the original 15 classrooms and auditorium/gymnasium.
Inside Holy Family Academy:
Holy Family Academy is a small, Catholic, college preparatory school for young women, sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph. Reflecting diverse intellectual abilities, socioeconomic levels and cultural backgrounds, the school is an educational community committed to challenging and guiding each student in her pursuit of academic excellence.
The experience at Holy Family is a faith-filled one, complete with ministry activities like choir, liturgical dance, retreats, and community service.
Beyond spiritual fulfillment, there are plenty of after school activities for students to enrich their minds, including mock trial, chorus, National Honor Society, Harvester (newspaper), and more.
Students may participate in cross country, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, swimming, indoor track, cheerleading, bowling, track and field, and softball.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: Call (201-339-7341) for details on tuition and fee.
Hudson Catholic Regional High School
790 Bergen Ave.Jersey City, NJ 07306
(201) 332-5970
At A Glance:
• 330 Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
• Co-ed
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Hudson Catholic provides its students with top-flight technology, including over 200 Pentium computers, three computer labs, high–speed wireless cable internet, virtual reality unit, mini-networks in labs, video microscopy, electronic balances, and digital microscopes. There is a 3:1 student-to-computer ratio, and the school has nine Smart Boards.
Inside Hudson Catholic Regional:
Hudson Catholic boast 19 faculty members, comprised of 5 De La Salle Christian Brothers, 14 lay teachers, and one dioscean priest. Seventy-five percent of the faculty members possess a Masters Degree or better, one has a Doctorate. The average class size is 21 students.
Honors and Advanced Placement courses are offered. Additionally, the De La Salle Scholars Program offers opportunities for monetary scholarship, and joint programs with Seton Hall University and St. Peter’s College afford students the chance to earn college credit.
Eleven varsity sports are available to students, and the school boasts over 20 clubs and organizations.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $7,200
Registration: $300
Kearny Christian Academy
172-174 Midland Ave.Kearny, NJ 07032
Phone: (201) 998-0788
At A Glance:
• 154 Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
• Co-ed
• Christian
Random Reason:
Kearny Christian offers above-average educational experience, with SAT scores consistently higher than the national average and graduates who are regularly accepted at many of the nation’s leading universities.
Inside Kearny Christian:
Kearny Christian offers an adaptable education for students of varying needs and abilities. Realizing that there are different gifts in each student, the school provides multiple academic tracks in its high school program. The college prep track challenges student academically as they prepare for college.
Staying current with technology is a priority at Kearny, and the learning tools are state of the art.
Religion is not only a part of the school’s philosophy, but coursework as well. In Bible class, children are taught on a daily basis the foundational truths of the Bible and learn how to make Godly choices and live in a way that is honorable according to God’s Word.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $3,600
Books and Materials: $350
Marist High School
1241 Kennedy Blvd.Bayonne, NJ 07002
(201) 437-4544
At A Glance:
• 488 Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
• Co-ed
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
In September 2000, Marist High School began a new program, The Focus Room, designed to address the needs of students of average or above-average intelligence who have mild learning disabilities. Since all Focus Room students are mainstreamed into the regular college preparatory course of studies, learning support is the integral component of the program.
Inside Marist:
Caritas Academy’s mission statement is to be a Catholic secondary school for urban women sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. As a learning community, Caritas Academy is distinguished by a commitment to educational rigor and relevance as well as capacity-building to expand students’ options. We strive to build a faith-based community, exemplifying and promoting mutual respect, empathy, charity, and justice for all, and service to the world.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $6,150
Registration: $300
General Fees: $200
Graduation Fee (seniors only): $125
Miftaahul Uloom School
4613 Cottage PlaceUnion City, NJ 07087
(201) 223-9920
At A Glance:
• 155 Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1
• Co-ed
• Islamic
Random Reason:
In three short years, Miftaahul Uloom has gained recognition as the first Islamic school to get an Abbott contracted pre-school, and the first Islamic school in Northern New Jersey to offer a professional quality Montessori program.
Inside Miftaahul Uloom School:
Miftaahul Uloom School offers an intimate learning environment with the focused attention of only 14 teachers devoted to the school’s small student body. Spanning grades Pre-K through 12, the school is best suited for those students who desire an educational experience rooted in Islamic traditions, and who would benefit from the intense attention each learner receives.
The school’s graduates have gone on to schools like Rutgers University, William Paterson University, NJCU, and CUNY.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $3,700
Books and Materials: $250
Saint Anthony High School
175 Eighth St.Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 653-5739
At A Glance:
• 235 Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 12:1
• Co-ed
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Each year since 1993, 100% of the school’s senior class has been accepted to college and this past year the senior class was offered a combined $1,000,000 in college scholarships and financial aid.
Inside Saint Anthony:
Academically, the school offers a wide range of basic core classes but there are also plenty of additional opportunities for students in the way of honors courses or AP courses. The school’s partnership with Seton Hall University's Project Acceleration Program affords Saint Anthony students the opportunity to earn college credits. For students requiring additional assistance, tutors, academic and career counselors, and other outreach efforts are available for use and encouraged to allow all students the best possible experience.
The school offers strong varsity athletics programs as well, and particularly excels in basketball. Led by legendary Coach Bob Hurley, the team has won 24 state championships and secured two national championships. The girl's basketball team has also enjoyed considerable success, earning two state championships.
Saint Anthony also provides its students with a strong mentoring program, connecting them with valuable resources like local business and community leaders and alumni. The program includes ongoing discussions with mentors, career counseling, and visits to the workplace to explore careers. The relationships between mentors and Saint Anthony High School students are often long lasting and extend well beyond the classroom.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $3,800
Saint Dominic Academy
2572 Kennedy Blvd.Jersey City, NJ 07304-0730
(201) 434-5938
At A Glance:
• 492 Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
• All girls
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
The values of mutual respect, open communication, service, and responsibility are paramount at Saint Dominic, and the school strives to give students a genuine love for justice, truth, and traditional Christian values.
Inside Saint Dominic:
Founded in 1878 by a community of nuns from New York with the objective to educate children of immigrants, Saint Dominic has evolved into a prestigious educational institution affording students an educational experience steeped in tradition, yet possessing contemporary opportunities and facilities.
The school boasts 42 faculty members, half of which hold advanced degrees. Service scholarships are granted to students based on both financial need and past academic performance.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $6,800
Books/Activities: $360
Saint Joseph of Palisades
5400 BroadwayWest New York, NJ 07093-0709
(201)864-9700
At A Glance:
• 250 Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
• Co-ed
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
In addition to classroom instruction, religious services remain a integral part of a student's daily life at St. Joseph of the Palisades High School. This includes students who are not Roman Catholic. A respectful presence at all activities is requested as a gesture of community spirit.
Inside Saint Joseph of Palisades:
For 75 years, Saint Joseph of the Palisades High School, a parish-operated Roman Catholic Community, has prepared young men and women to achieve success in higher education and to succeed in meeting life's challenges. The school continues to succeed and grow, with the number of students enrolled at Saint Joseph's High School this school year 14% higher than in 2001.
Academic scholarships are awarded to incoming freshman based on their elementary school transcripts and performance on the Co-op Exam, and are renewable each year based on performance.
Special programs are also offered at the school to enhance the students’ opportunities post graduation. For example, the United Parcel Service (UPS) Off-Campus Business Elective is a work-study and job placement program with the Metro Jersey District of UPS. Similar to an internship, it involves students from the high school working in various departments of UPS for both school credit and personal enrichment.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition (grade 9): $5,410
Tuition (grades 10 & 11): $4,910
Tuition (grade 12): $ 5,010.00 (includes all graduation fees and yearbook)
Tuition (transfer students): $5,410
Registration Fee: $150
Saint Peter’s Preparatory
144 Grand St.Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201) 547-6400
At A Glance:
• 250 Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 11:1
• All Male
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Whether writing poetry for the school's literary magazine, bringing a character to life on stage, or working to raise awareness as a member of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), most Prep students continue their development and education outside the classroom. On any given day, more than two-thirds of the student body are involved in extracurricular activities.
Inside Saint Peter’s:
The school has a faculty of 72, which is made up of 10 Jesuits, 62 lay teachers, and six counselors, including two college placement counselors.
Students at Prep are required to take two years of Latin, three years of mathematics, three years of history, three years of science, four years of English, four years of physical education, two years of modern language (Spanish, French, German or Italian), and four years of religion.
Prep offers art and music classes for students wishing to broaden their creativity. Other elective classes are offered to juniors and seniors and there are many honors and AP classes to choose from.
Sports are also a large part of the St. Peter’s experience, and 15 varsity teams are available to students.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $8,000
Student Activity Fee: $675
New Student Fee: $400
The Hudson School
601 Park Ave.Hoboken, NJ 07030-0703
(201) 659-8335
At A Glance:
• 200+ Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
• Co-ed
• Nonsectarian
Random Reason:
Almost two-thirds of the students have at least one parent that is not of Western European descent. A recent poll revealed that the students go home to households speaking nineteen different languages. The Hudson School feels that this mix of colors and cultures helps all of the students to understand, respect, and appreciate both the differences and similarities that exist among people.
Inside The Hudson School:
The Hudson School calls itself “A small coeducational college-preparatory day school, grades five through twelve, providing a rigorous curriculum for the child who loves to learn and doesn't mind a bit of hard work.” Hudson provides a warm, nurturing environment with over 150 different courses and welcomes international students.
The school is led by 50 faculty members, all of whom possess advanced degrees. It has a formidable record of attracting a diverse, gifted student body and helping each student reach his or her potential. Its graduates have moved on to great success at many of the finest universities and graduate schools in the country. The school assumes that all of its students will be attending college. In fact, each graduating class of the high school has had an almost perfect college acceptance rate and the students have received an astonishing volume of financial aid awards.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $14,850
