Mary Help of Christians Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
North Haledon, NJ
659 Belmont Ave, North Haledon, NJ 07508
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- ACollege-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Mary Help of Christians Academy is an independent Catholic school in North Haledon, New Jersey, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 177 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 89% of Catholic high schools in New Jersey. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Diocese of Paterson. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 177
- Teachers
- 23.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.4
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Paterson
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic high schools in New Jersey (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 91% of Catholic high schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 35 Catholic high schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.
Students by grade
Student body
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Mary Help of Christians Academy
What grades does Mary Help of Christians Academy serve?
Mary Help of Christians Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend Mary Help of Christians Academy?
About 177 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Mary Help of Christians Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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