St. Vincent Academy
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Newark, NJ
228 W Market St, Newark, NJ 07103
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only all-girls school in Newark
- The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Newark
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in New Jersey
- Serving families in Newark since at least 2011
St. Vincent Academy is an independent Catholic school in Newark, New Jersey, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 197 students and around 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic high schools in New Jersey. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school and is part of the Archdiocese of Newark. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 9–12
- Students
- 197
- Teachers
- 20.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Newark
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic high schools in New Jersey (9 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% 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 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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 St. Vincent Academy
What grades does St. Vincent Academy serve?
St. Vincent Academy serves grades 9–12.
How many students attend St. Vincent Academy?
About 197 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Vincent Academy?
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