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Benedictine Academy
840 North Broad StreetElizabeth, NJ 07208-0720
(908) 352-0670
At A Glance:
• 189 Students
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 12:1
• All girls
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Students are given opportunities to hold responsibility within the school – for example, The Technology Club maintains the Benedictine Academy’s web site.
Inside Benedictine Academy:
Benedictine Academy is a Catholic secondary school for girls. The school was founded in 1915, and its mission is to educate young women of various ethnic, socioeconomic and religious backgrounds who seek a college preparatory education. Both academic achievement and personal growth are developed in a unique educational family setting in the Benedictine tradition.
Through an emphasis on Christian values, Benedictine Academy also aims to help young women build their self-confidence, enhance their self image and accept future roles as leaders and responsible citizens in society.
The school even has its own blog site, where fact, information, news, and student updates are posted regularly.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $5,900
Fees: $250
Kent Place School
42 Norwood AvenueSummit, NJ 07902-0790
(908) 273-0900
At A Glance:
• 600 Students
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1
• All Girls
• Nonsectarian
Random Reason:
Recent visitors through the Kent Place Speakers Series have included playwrights Wendy Wasserstein and Anna Deavere Smith, historian Doris Kearns Goodwin, women’s health advocate Dr. Susan Love, psychologist Mary Pipher, financial planner Suze Orman, renowned architect Maya Lin, and co-host of Good Morning America, Robin Roberts.
Inside Kent Place:
Kent Place is an independent, nonsectarian, college-preparatory day school which, for over 100 years, has provided a superior education for young women who demonstrate strong scholastic and creative ability.
The school’s mission is to offer students of diverse backgrounds, in nursery school through grade twelve, an academically rigorous curriculum in a caring atmosphere; to encourage them to contribute to and find success in this challenging program; to inspire young women to leadership; and to strengthen moral awareness.
Academically, the school’s curriculum is designed to help students fulfill the admission requirements of the most competitive colleges—and be ready for the academic challenges of college once they get there. Each girl has a faculty adviser who assists her in developing her Academic Plan, a four-year schedule of courses that is appropriately challenging and consistent with her strengths and interests. A wide range of Advanced Placement classes are offered every year, and students who wish to pursue an interest in a specific discipline can initiate an independent study with a faculty member.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $26,818
Mother Seton Regional High School
Valley RoadClark, NJ 07066
(732) 382-1952
At A Glance:
• 427 Students
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
• All girls
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Leadership is an in which Mother Seton affords excellent opportunity for young women. There are over 50 elected positions available to students. Students grow accustomed to assuming leadership positions, and to seeing those positions filled by women.
Inside Mother Seton:
Founded in 1963, is a four-year girls' Catholic regional high school of the Archdiocese of Newark. The modern two-level building is located on a beautifully landscaped campus of 27 acres. It contains three science laboratories, two main computer rooms which are fully equipped. The building is networked, the Library/Media Center and classrooms have internet accessibility.
The mission of Mother Seton Regional High School, a small, richly diverse Catholic girls' high school, is to prepare the student fully to embrace contemporary Christian lifestyles. Focusing on Gospel values, the school endeavors to challenge her to strive for personal excellence and responsible citizenship.
A spacious Art Studio and Foods and Clothing Laboratories provide pleasant areas for instruction in Fine and Related Arts for all students. A Chapel, Cafeteria and a large Gymnasium and Fitness Center complete the facilities. The grounds are equipped with three tennis courts, a softball field and soccer field.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $7,300
Transportation: $800-1650
Uniform: $200
Book Fee: $250
The Oak Knoll School of the Holy Child
44 Blackburn RdSummit, NJ 07901-0790
(908) 522-8100
oakknoll.org
At A Glance:
• 549 Students
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 7:1
• All girls
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Average Upper School class size is 15 students, with a 1:8 faculty-student ratio. Kindergarten classes have 11-12 students; grades 1-6 have 17 per class.
Inside Oak Knoll:
Oak Knoll’s high school is for young women in grades 7-12, and strives to develop qualities essential to a meaningful life—qualities such as self-discipline, self-confidence, critical thinking, respect for a diversity of ideologies, and the ability to solve problems.
Hope Memorial Library houses approximately 14,000 volumes, plus newspapers, magazines, music on records and CDs, slides, and videotapes. A network of 12 computer workstations provide Internet access and offer links to online information resources.
Away from the classroom, students are exposed to diverse extracurricular activities, from photography and writing to dance and sports. In 2004, Oak Knoll completed construction of additional field space in order to expand its athletic program.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $25,715
Book Fee: $250
Technology Fee: $650
Oratory Catholic Preparatory School
1 Beverly RoadSummit, NJ 07901-0790
(908) 273-1084
At A Glance:
• 260+ Students
• Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
• All boys
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Throughout the summer of 2006, improvements included renovations to the main lobby and gym, and the installation of an up-to-date security system, complete with 18 security cameras and new servers. A new marquee is located on the Morris Avenue side of the campus.
Inside Oratory Prep:
Oratory Prep offers an expanded core curriculum to its students, along with a number of electives. Emphasis is on a strong foundation in English and math skills. The curriculum has been designed with such flexibility that students are given almost individualized courses of study. One result of this process is that 45 percent or more of the students are on the Honor Roll during each quarter of the school year.
The numerous sports activities, combined with the small size of the school, allow any student who has the desire to join a team. More than 80 percent of the students are engaged in some type of sports activity. The interscholastic sports are baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, swimming, track, bowling, lacrosse, and golf. The intramurals are volleyball, football, basketball, and tennis. The campus has a gymnasium, soccer and baseball fields, and three tennis courts.
The School facilities are housed in two buildings. Newman Hall, which houses the priests' residence, also contains the student chapel, a classroom, a senior lounge, campus ministry, the admissions office, the alumni office, and the conference room, which is used for faculty meetings and small classes. The John Bain Academic Building contains twelve classrooms, a library, and science labs as well as administrative offices, the Guidance Office, the nurse's office, the athletics director's office, a computer lab, and an art room.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $13,850
Roselle Catholic High School
1 Raritan RdRoselle, NJ 07203-0720
(908) 245-2350
At A Glance:
• 774 Students
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
• Co-ed
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Students get the opportunity to attend an annual retreat, with each successive year focusing on new goals and challenges.
Inside Roselle Catholic:
At Roselle Catholic, faculty, administrators, and students strive to live and work as a Christian community marked by care, mutual respect and discipline. Inspired by Saint Marcellin, the school strives to educate students to be good Christians and good citizens.
The school claims to create an atmosphere conducive to the development of Christian values and challenge students to strive for mastery of skills and a personal commitment to excellence. Beyond academics, students are expected to carry the Christian commitment outside the school’s walls so that they may contribute to the betterment of society.
Roselle Catholic has a number of interscholastic athletic teams, as well as intramural sports opportunities. Various clubs and activities are available as well. Whether taking photographs, participating in a coffeehouse or performing dance routines, Roselle Catholic offers students a variety of clubs that reflect a wide spectrum of interests.
Special events are also designed to compliment and enrich a student’s experience. Freshman Field Day, Sophomore Olympics or the Senior Street Fair are annual traditions and these events help build school spirit and encourage student involvement.
The Bottom Line:
Call (908) 245-2350 to discuss tuition rates
Saint Mary-Assumption High School
237 South Broad StreetElizabeth, NJ 07202-0720
(908) 352-4350
At A Glance:
• 281 Students
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
• Co-ed
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
St. Mary-Assumption boasts a small average class size, and a 15:1 student to teacher ratio
Inside Saint Mary-Assumption:
The school is an intimate learning environment with 19 faculty members teaching just under 300 students. Located in Elizabeth, NJ, Saint Mary-Assumption is accredited by the National Catholic Educational Association.
The Bottom Line:
Call (908) 352-4350 to discuss tuition rates
Saint Patrick High School
221 Court StElizabeth, NJ 07206-0720
(908) 353-5220
At A Glance:
• 250 Students
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 14:1
• Co-ed
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Saint Patrick’s is the oldest parochial high school in the state.
Inside Saint Patrick High School:
This Roman Catholic high school, located in Saint Patrick's Parish in Elizabeth, NJ is the oldest parochial high school in New Jersey. Founded in 1863, the school first trained students in the commercial arts. The building is located on its original site, next to Saint Patrick’s Church.
Students are expected to complete a rigorous academic program, with requirements in all liberal arts subjects. During junior and senior years, students are afforded the opportunity to select electives.
Athletics are embraced as a part of school life at Saint Patrick’s. Boys sports include basketball, baseball, and soccer. Girls sports include basketball, track, and cheerleading. Intramural sports are also available.
Beyond athletics, a wide host of extracurricular activities are offered that include a school newspaper and literary magazine, community service club, and various music and performing arts groups.
The Bottom Line:
Call (908) 353-5220 to discuss tuition rates
Trinity Christian Academy
417 Pennington StElizabeth, NJ 07202-0720
(908) 352-9725
At A Glance:
• 170 Students
• Co-ed
• Christian
Random Reason:
The mean cumulative GPA for the graduating classes of the past five years stands at 3.45 on a 4.3 scale.
Inside Trinity Christian:
Trinity Christian School of Montville, New Jersey, is a board-run private Christian day school following a classical model of education. The school does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
TCS provides a complete educational program that challenges students to pursue excellence in all their studies. Small class sizes and a high level of individual attention help students handle the rigors of the academic environment.
The mean composite SAT score for the past five years, representing students with a broad range of academic abilities, is 1314. Ninety-four percent (94%) of the school’s graduates have matriculated at four-year colleges and universities.
Extra-curricular athletics -- soccer, basketball, and track & field -- provide students with opportunities to balance their academic endeavor with wholesome physical activity. Chorus and instrumental ensemble encourage students to cultivate their musical talents. Other activities, such as service club, yearbook, teacher's aide and website management, also provide for the development of skills and interests at the secondary level.
The Bottom Line:
Tuition (grade 9): $5,250
Tuition (grades 10-12): $5,900
Union Catholic Regional High School
1600 Martine AvenueScotch Plains, NJ 07076-0707
(908) 889-1600
At A Glance:
• 770 Students
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 15:1
• Co-ed
• Roman Catholic
Random Reason:
Union Catholic has chosen to taken a bold step forward by creating an atmosphere of Anytime/Anywhere Learning. Through a partnership with Microsoft, Toshiba and IBM, Union Catholic has initiated a program with all members. All students are equipped with a Laptop Computer. Students use the laptop in class and at home.
Inside Union Catholic:
Union Catholic excels at helping each student find his or her niche. From athletics to performing arts to science, we have the technology, leadership and resources in place to enable our students to get to the next level. Union Catholic High School strives to prepare students to fulfill their college and career goals by fostering the students' achievement of academic standards of excellence within a value-centered education.
Beyond basic liberal arts, a religious curriculum is mandatory as well. Classes in Scripture, Church, Morality, Christian Lifestyles, and World Religions are required for graduation.
According to Noreen Andrews, the school’s Assistant Principal of Academics, "Union Catholic High School strives to prepare students to fulfill their college and career goals by fostering the students' achievement of academic standards of excellence within a value-centered education."
The Bottom Line:
Tuition: $8,880
