General Background |
There are 32 Catholic high schools located within the Archdiocese of Newark. Enrollment in 2009-2010 is 14,278. 12 schools enroll females exclusively; 7 schools enroll males exclusively; 13 schools are coeducational. Three schools serve grades 7-12. |
Location of Schools |
The Catholic high schools are located in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties. 53% of the schools are located in suburban settings; 47% within urban areas. |
Student Diversity |
The Catholic high schools educate a diverse group of students. Minority enrollment is 50%. Of that total, 17% are Latinos; 19% are African Americans; 9% are Asians; and 6% are multiracial. |
Faith Background |
Roman Catholics account for 74% of the Catholic high school population. |
College Matriculation |
95% of the Class of 2009 is pursuing a college education. |
Honors |
The Class of 2009 numbered 207 Edward J. Bloustein Scholars; 4 Finalists, 6 Semi-finalists; and 134 Commended Students in the various programs of the NMSQT. Many of the schools have been recognized in the Blue Ribbon Program, National Service Learning Program and in national and regional academic competitions. |
Tuition |
The median tuition in 2009-2010 is $7,950.00. The mean tuition is $8,248.00. |
Administration |
The president/principal model of administration is implemented at 16 high schools. Principals/Headmasters direct 16 high schools. Religious communities or archdiocesan priests administer 56% of the high schools; 44% by lay leaders. |
Teaching Staff |
Lay men and women represent 92% of the staff. Religious and priests represent 8%. |
Academic Program |
All of the schools are college preparatory in nature. The schools exceed the New Jersey Core Curriculum Standards and are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. |
Technology |
All of the schools have Internet access for students, with 100% reporting high-speed access. Each school has an acceptable use policy and 94% filters Internet access. 78% have wireless access capability and six schools have an integrated laptop program. Nine schools have video conferencing capability. There is an average of one computer for every 2.5 students. |
