Donovan Catholic High School

Donovan Catholic High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
711 Hooper Ave,  Toms River, NJ
4.1
4.3
641 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$14,995
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
46
Full Time Teachers
41
Part Time Teachers
5
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
49%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
75%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

School Rankings

#38 Best HS For Athletes in New Jersey
#47 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.
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 87 Students
Seton Hall University 79 Students
Stockton University 75 Students
The College of New Jersey 71 Students
Rowan University 68 Students
Monmouth University 66 Students
Penn State 56 Students
Montclair State University 53 Students
University of Delaware 53 Students
Stevens Institute of Technology 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 67 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Biology 51 Students
Finance 32 Students
Nursing 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Criminology 26 Students
Education 20 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 20 Students
English 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 147 Reviews
4.0 Senior
4/10/2025
I have spent four years in this school. The teachers are fifty-fifty. There is an astonishing difference between Honors classes and College Prep classes, but most Advanced Placement classes are nice. (AP sciences are hard, though.)
5.0 Senior
12/3/2024
The best part about Donovan Catholic has been all the friends I have made throughout the years and all the teachers would have really helped me succeed. Also, it is great to see the school working to update many of the classrooms and the appearance of the school.
5.0 Senior
4/30/2023
Donovan Catholic has a nice small community feel. At Donovan Catholic you are treated as a young adult helping to prepare you for the future. There isn't any hand holding to allow you to become independent. The facility knows your name and recognizes your potential. The counselors are very active with assisting with college searches and recommendations. The facility and staff make themselves available for any extra help or simply for direction. You're made to feel like an individual and not just number in the class. They are easy to approach and make you feel comfortable.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 6 Reviews
5.0 other
1/7/2022
This school is great! My two daughters graduated from there and went on to get their post graduate degrees. Now my grandson attends that school and he is getting good grades and is very happy there. The faculty/staff are kind, caring and concerned for their students.
5.0 parent
5/26/2018
My daughter transferred in Sophomore year and I could not believe the difference between her public school and Donovan. I would recommend Donovan to anyone looking for a positive, supportive, loving community for their child to grow and succeed in.
1.0 other
1/31/2017
It was the worst experience, ever for my child!! My child was there two years ago, but I have continued to monitor it and still attend many of the sporting events (cheering on the other team). On the outside (the commercials) it sounds great. The problems begin with a teaching staff that has a huge...
5.0 other
6/8/2016
I attended Monsignor Donovan and can truly say it was an environment 100% focused on nurturing not just my academic and athletic abilities, but my spiritual and personal needs as well. My teachers understood how to challenge me as an individual, and how to adjust those challenges to meet the needs o...

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Donovan Catholic High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 711 Hooper Ave in Toms River, in the Toms River neighborhood. Annual tuition is $14,995. The school has a total enrollment of 641 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Donovan Catholic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $669,477. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ocean Academy, Ocean County Christian Academy, Toms River High - South High School, and more. Learn more about what Toms River has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Donovan Catholic High School.

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