| General
Background |
There are 34 Catholic high schools located within the Archdiocese of Newark. Enrollment in 2007-2008 is 15,604. 13 schools enroll females exclusively; 8 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. 48% of the schools are located in suburban settings; 52% within urban areas.
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| 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; 8% are Asians; and 6% are multiracial. |
| Faith
Background |
Roman Catholics comprise 74% of the Catholic high school population. |
| College
Matriculation |
95% of the Class of 2007 is pursuing a college education. |
| Honors |
The Class of 2007 numbered 190 Edward J. Bloustein Scholars; 4 Finalists, 7 Semi-finalists; and 127 Commended Students in the three 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 2007-2008 is $7,200.00. The mean tuition is $7,336.00. |
| Administration |
The president/principal model of administration is implemented at 15 high schools. Principals/Headmasters direct 19 high schools. Religious communities or archdiocesan priests administer 50% of the high schools; 50% by lay leaders. |
| Teaching
Staff |
Lay men and women represent 91% of the staff. Religious and priests represent 9%. |
| 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 78% reporting high-speed access. Each school has an acceptable use policy and 91% filter Internet access. 100% of the schools have wireless access capability and 21% use Palm type handheld computers. Four schools have video conferencing capability. There is an average of one computer for every four students. |
