Why a Catholic School?
Catholic high schools are unique faith-centered communities that integrate thinking and believing in ways that encourage intellectual growth and nurture faith and inspiration. They create a supportive and challenging climate which affirms the dignity of all persons within the school community.
Which school is right for us?
God made each one of us unique with special gifts and needs. High school is a new destination along the journey of faith and education. As one begins the task of choosing a Catholic high school one will discover that each has its own qualities.
When should we start looking?
How do we find out more about a particular high school?
How do we decide on which school?
Considerations
It is important to evaluate each high school in light of the student’s needs. Since many students are interested in Catholic education, it is necessary to meet all deadlines set by the individual high schools.
Costs include tuition, fees for books, uniforms, athletic participation, special programs, labs, etc.
Admissions procedures have been established for each school. An outline of the procedures is available at the individual high schools.
The Cooperative Admission Program exam is administered in November of each year. Details are available at www.njcoopexam.org or from Catholic elementary and high schools in the Archdiocese of Newark and the Diocese of Paterson.
Please be advised due to COVID-19, the HSPT Test will not be part of the Cooperative Admissions Process during the 2020-2021 school year.