Fast Facts

Student Demographic
Graduation Rate
100 %
FACTS ABOUT SAINT VINCENT ACADEMY
2020-21
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Founded in Newark, New Jersey, in 1869 by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth.
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The academic year 2020-2021 marks 152-years of continuous education.
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In 2019, a Board of Trustees formed to guide and govern the Academy.
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The Academy is a private, Middle States accredited, college-preparatory high school for young women.
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260 students drawn from Newark and the surrounding areas. (Ideal maximum capacity is 300).
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61% of students are Black, 42% are Hispanic, 30% are White, 5% are Biracial, 2% are Native American, and 2% are Asian.
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45% of students are Roman Catholic.
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71% are eligible for free or reduced lunch through the Federal School Lunch Program, based on federal poverty guidelines.
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Average daily attendance is 97%.
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Student to faculty ratio is: 11 to 1.
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Tuition of $5,800 in 2020-2021 compares with an actual cost per student of approximately $14,000.
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Annually, 100% of graduates continue their education after high school at colleges of their choice.
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College preparatory program includes honors, AP and dual college credit courses.
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A Biomedical Science course is included in a rigorous STEM curricular.
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Curriculum includes multiple electives, extra-curriculars, clubs and sports programs.
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A supportive academic environment is highlighted by an innovative Freshman Program that provides students with the skills, self-confidence and discipline to succeed in high school, college and life.
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A challenging service education program, Students-in-Community, reinforces the importance of community, civic responsibility and the Gospel value of helping others.
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SVA’s Women’s Leadership Forum Program provides mentoring, modeling and networking opportunities for students and alumnae with professional women.
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An $8.6 million academic wing, completed in 2004, houses a library/media center, classrooms, offices, a student services center, art studio and gym/auditorium.
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Approximately 15% of alumnae actively participate in SVA annual appeals and fundraising efforts.