Holy Spirit High School

Holy Spirit High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
500 S New Rd,  Absecon, NJ
4.3
2.7
312 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$13,000
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A
Academics
B
Teachers
B+
College Prep
A-
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
29
Part Time Teachers
7
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
25
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
10
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
White
78%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.4%
Two or more races
5.9%
Black
5.6%
Hispanic
4.1%

School Rankings

#32 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
#35 Best Catholic Schools in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Stockton University 92 Students
Rowan University 66 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 59 Students
University of Delaware 51 Students
Penn State 50 Students
The College of New Jersey 42 Students
Drexel University 34 Students
Temple University 32 Students
Saint Joseph's University 32 Students
Montclair State University 30 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 44 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Biology 23 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Psychology 17 Students
Finance 16 Students
Engineering 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies 14 Students
Elementary Education 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 92 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/19/2025
I started Holy Spirit a month into my junior year and didn't have many expectations going into it. After a year of being there I've learned that they take pride in their athletes and their performers. They push them to the next level to bring about their best possible performance and help them through the journey.
4.0 Alum
8/1/2024
When Holy Spirit was run by the Sisters of Mercy and the Jesuits priests it was a great school Sadly, the enrollment has decreased and most teachers are lay .
5.0 Senior
3/25/2024
Since 1922, many people have walked the HSHS halls and still now show their Spartan pride. The sports teams continue to win championships and the arts program has a lot of incredible talent. The smaller student-teacher ratio is very helpful because teachers are always there for you. Also, being a Catholic school gives you that different perspective than a public school.
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2.7 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
8/12/2014
My children will never forgive me for sending them to this school, and quite frankly I do not blame them. Both have finally graduated and are looking forward to college, although if you want your child to have the best shot at getting into good colleges, Holy Spirit is not helpful whatsoever. Rather...
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2.0 student
4/7/2013
I am a freshman this year at Holy Spirit and I find it a very unsafe environment. The teachers and staff are great. However, the students at Holy Spirit are very rude and mean. It is very hard to find friends because people are exclusive. I believed that academically, they go easy on you which isn't...
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5.0 teacher
8/3/2011
Well, having read the review--from parents and students--I thought it time to write one myself. I retired from HSHS in March 2010 having had the good fortune to have been part of the Spirit Family for 13 years. I saw the kids from three different perspectives. 1)Principal's secretary; 2)Guidance sec...
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Holy Spirit High School

Holy Spirit High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 500 S New Rd in Absecon, in the Absecon neighborhood. Annual tuition is $13,000. The school has a total enrollment of 312 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Holy Spirit High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.59, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $381,733. Discover additional schools in the area, like Life Point Academy/ Life Point Church, Pleasantville High School, Atlantic Regional School, and more. Learn more about what Absecon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Holy Spirit High School.

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