Saint Vincent Academy

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FACTS ABOUT SAINT VINCENT ACADEMY

2020-21

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