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
23
Average GPA
3.25
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
3.25
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
23
Math
21
English
22
Reading
26
Science
23
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%
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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 177 Students
Kean University 138 Students
Rutgers University - Newark 121 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 118 Students
Seton Hall University 109 Students
New York University 79 Students
Temple University 75 Students
The College of New Jersey 69 Students
Stockton University 69 Students
Penn State 68 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 78 Students
Biology 74 Students
Nursing 54 Students
Business 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 34 Students
Chemistry 32 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 23 Students
Criminology 22 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 135 Reviews
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.
4.0 Sophomore
10/25/2022
My experience at SVA has been okay. The people are some what nice, but not friendly. The con about SVA is that we only are offered AP classes senior year. But other than that we have amazing classes. SVA will 100% challenge you, in a good and bad ways. But SVA will definitely prepare you for college.
5.0 Junior
4/7/2020
Saint Vincent Academy is an amazing school for young empowering women. It is a school that united young women to sisterhood. When I first came in as a freshmen I was very nervous since I came from a public school but Saint Vincent Academy welcomed me and made me feel safe and at home.
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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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