Fast Facts

Student Demographic
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Graduation Rate

98-100 % 

FACTS ABOUT SAINT VINCENT ACADEMY
2021-22

  • Saint Vincent Academy, located in Newark New Jersey, was founded by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth in 1869

  • The Academy is a private, Middle States accredited, college-preparatory high school for young women.

  • The academic year 2021-2022 is SVA’s 153rd year of educating young women.

  • In 2018, a Board of Trustees formed to govern the Academy.

  • 233 students reside in the Greater Newark area. 

  • 59% of students identify as Black/African American, 35% as Latina/Hispanic, and the remaining 6% as Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, White or Biracial.

  • 42% of students are Roman Catholic.  The remaining majority is Christian, a small percent is Muslim.

  • 73% are eligible for free or reduced lunch in accordance with the Federal poverty guidelines.

  • Tuition of $5,800 in 2021-2022 contrasts to an actual per student cost of approximately $13,000.

  • The Promise Scholars Program, initiated 2021, provides qualified students full four-year scholarships.  In addition, a fully funded tuition aid/scholarship program complements the universal subsidy of $7,200.

  • Average daily attendance is 97%.

  • Student to faculty ratio is:  11 to 1. 

  • Annually, 98% to 100% of graduates continue their education after high school in colleges of their choice.

  • The course of studies includes honors, AP and dual credit courses (college/high school).

  • Also, curriculum includes multiple elective courses, extra-curriculars, clubs and sports programs.

  • A rigorous academic program is highlighted by an innovative Freshman Program which equips students with the knowledge, skills, self-confidence and discipline to succeed in high school, college and life.

  • A unique service education program, Students-in-Community, reinforces the importance of community, civic responsibility and the Gospel value of service to others.

  • A Biomedical course is part of our 8 lab science STEM curriculum.  Engineering courses will be added in 2022.  (Plans are in progress to construct 2 science labs in the original gym.)

  • An $8.6 million academic wing, completed in 2003, houses a library/media center, 4 classrooms, a student services center, art studio, gym/auditorium and the development office.  

  • Approximately 13% of alumnae actively participate in SVA annual appeals and fundraising initiatives.