DePaul Catholic High School

DePaul Catholic High School

Private High School | Grade 8-12
1512 Alps Rd,  Wayne, NJ
3.8
3.4
487 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Merritt - Director Of Admission
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
26
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$16,800
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
40
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
590
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
27
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
68%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
61%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16.5%
Black
12.6%
Hispanic
10%

School Rankings

#25 Most Diverse Private HS in New Jersey
#34 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
Montclair State University 76 Students
Penn State 73 Students
University of Scranton 65 Students
Ramapo College of New Jersey 59 Students
The College of New Jersey 56 Students
Monmouth University 56 Students
University of Delaware 52 Students
New York University 51 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 69 Students
Biology 50 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 33 Students
Nursing 29 Students
Finance 22 Students
Physical Therapy 21 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Sport and Fitness Management 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 120 Reviews
4.0 Alum
5/31/2025
DePaul offered good academics and sports, but often lacked in many areas, especially compared to other schools in the area. The facilities were not as nice as they could have been, and the staff had a few issues.
4.0 Senior
6/24/2024
The best parts of the schools are the teachers teaching something for college and getting the students ready. The worst would be nothing it's just the extracurriculars aren't a lot in this school but it is still worth it for the education.
5.0 Senior
1/17/2024
De Paul Catholic school is an amazing Catholic High School. I had the opportunity to study here for four years. I build great relationships with my teachers throughout the 4 years. The school is about 500 kids, which allowed me to get close to my teachers and have a bond. In my senior year, I received a lot of support from the faculty to prepare me for college, to apply etc. This is a great school and a plus is that is very diverse and known for best football team.
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3.4 11 Reviews
1.0 other
5/30/2025
Worst school in NJ . Do not send your child there.
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5.0 other
3/24/2016
DePaul Catholic HS offers excellent academic programs, and a wide array of athletic, spiritual, social & artistic experiences for every student. The administration, faculty & staff are dedicated to making each student's high school experience the very best that it can be. Each child is treated as a...
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5.0 other
3/8/2014
I am a student of De Paul Catholic and I thought that he school would be the best experience I've ever had in high school. Fortunately that was the case! It is such an awesome classes. The teachers are so respectful and fair. The only problem I have with the school is the price of the school lunch....
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5.0 student
11/12/2013
These reviews are WRONG. We are all a family, and yes there are cliques as within ANY high school, but at the end of the day, coming together to be a part of the PIT for sports, or raising money for a family whose mother or father has been diagnosed with cancer, THOSE are the things that make DP gre...
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DePaul Catholic High School

DePaul Catholic High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 8-12 located at 1512 Alps Rd in Wayne, in the Preakness neighborhood. Annual tuition is $16,800. The school has a total enrollment of 487 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. DePaul Catholic High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $788,474. Discover additional schools in the area, like Benway School, Mary Help of Christians Academy, Wayne Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what Wayne has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near DePaul Catholic High School.

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