St. Vincent Academy

St. Vincent Academy

Private High School | Grade 9-12
228 W Market St,  Newark, NJ
3.7
3.7
205 Students
A-
Niche Grade
Saint Vincent’s Academy is a private high school located in the University Heights neighborhood in Newark, New Jersey. The school has been open since 1869, and serves young women in grades nine to twelve. Currently, the school has about 250 students. According to their mission statement, the academy aims to assist women in becoming creative activists in society through empowering them with challenging academic learning and life-enhancing Gospel-infused learning. One of the more personal aspects of the academy is their small student to teacher ratios of about 9 to 1. Among the many academic programs offered at the academy is the Biomedical Science Program, which aims to get young women involved in medical research, including health monitoring and treatment options. Additionally, the Students in Community program allows juniors and seniors to complete community service hours within the community at day care centers, nursing homes, advocacy centers and more during the school day. In addition to the academic programs offered at Saint VIncent’s Academy, there are several extracurricular and athletic programs as well. Students at the academy can participate in sports like basketball, cross-country, softball and track and field, as well as extracurricular activities like African Dance, drama club, Girls Who Code, International Club, Glee Club, Stand and Deliver, National Honor Society, Literary Magazine and many more.

School Details

Head of School
Sister June Favata, Sc
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
24
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$5,800
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
27
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
520
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
27
Science
24
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
98%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
100%
Black
53.8%
Hispanic
39.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Two or more races
1.6%
White
1.2%
Native American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#17 Best All Girls Schools in New Jersey
#48 Best Catholic Schools in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Montclair State University 184 Students
Kean University 137 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 123 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 119 Students
Seton Hall University 108 Students
New York University 78 Students
Temple University 78 Students
Stockton University 71 Students
Penn State 69 Students
Drew University 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 81 Students
Biology 73 Students
Nursing 55 Students
Business 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Chemistry 30 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 26 Students
Criminology 23 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 139 Reviews
3.0 Junior
12/9/2024
This school has a really strong sisterhood. It's also mostly academic based and less creative. We don't do mass which I don't mind since I'm not Catholic.
3.0 Senior
4/18/2024
My experience at Saint Vincent Academy had many ups and downs. There were times when students would I have to constantly ask for certain things that they needed or were interested in . But at the same time we all had a sense of unity as an all girls school.
3.0 Senior
3/25/2024
This school really prepares you for college. They make sure that their students have a good education and are on point with their academics.
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3.7 9 Reviews
1.0 student
4/30/2022
Before I start the review I would say what I like about the school:-They have a very good community-The teachers are really there for you-They have a great forensics, science and health industry departmentSad to say that my experience at St. Vincent Academy has not been good. The school is not acces...
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5.0 other
2/25/2020
SVA is a supportive, yet challenging, environment for young women. It seeks to shape their character and hearts, as well as educate their minds.
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5.0 student
8/2/2017
Absolutely Amazing. It was a blessing to be enrolled into this school.
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1.0 parent
12/9/2014
Do NOT send your child to this school unless she is not a transfer student form another state. I moved my daughter from a private all girls school in New York to New Jersey and they made her write and essay about why she wants to be apart of their school and she did and when we had the appointment t...
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St. Vincent Academy

St. Vincent Academy is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 228 W Market St in Newark, NJ. Annual tuition is $5,800. The school has a total enrollment of 205 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. St. Vincent Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.23, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 24. Discover additional schools in the area, like St. Benedict's Preparatory School, Madrasatu Ahlis Sunnah, Kearny Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Newark has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St. Vincent Academy.

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