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 2022-2023 is SVA’s 154th year of educating young women.

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

215 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 2022-2023 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 2023.  (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.