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Catholic high school

Academy of the Holy Angels

  • LocationDemarest, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 519 students

All-female

Official website

The Academy of the Holy Angels is an all-girls Catholic school in Demarest, New Jersey, run in the tradition of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. Its campus ministry runs a retreat for every grade from 9 to 12, a religious studies sequence in every year, a service requirement, and prayer in two campus chapels.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Academy of the Holy Angels, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church: 1.5 mi1Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church: 1.6 mi2Society of African Missions (SMA): 2.4 mi3Saint Mary's Catholic Church: 2.5 mi4Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 2.6 mi5Saint Peter - Saint Denis Catholic Church: 2.7 mi6Campus Ministry, Academy of the Holy Angels: 0.1 miAcademy of the Holy Angels (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church — 1.5 mi
  2. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church — 1.6 mi
  3. Society of African Missions (SMA) — 2.4 mi
  4. Saint Mary's Catholic Church — 2.5 mi · 280 Washington Avenue, Dumont
  5. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church — 2.6 mi · 103 South Broadway, Yonkers
  6. Saint Peter - Saint Denis Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 91 Ludlow Street, Yonkers

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Small-group liturgies are held in the school's chapels.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Chapels | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/campus-ministry/chapels · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Academy has two places set apart for personal prayer, prayer groups, and the celebration of small group liturgies.”
      The school has two chapels for personal prayer, prayer groups and small group liturgies.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (All students take religious studies in each of the four years, one course per grade; theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Studies | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/academics/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Requirements: All students are required to take four years of religious studies courses to fulfill the graduation requirements.”
      All students must take four years of religious studies to graduate.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies 4 years Courses include Introduction to Catholic Christianity, Morality, World Religions, and more.”
      The graduation requirements list four years of religious studies.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (A senior elective, Ethical Issues in Today's World, is offered in the religious studies department. It is an elective, not a requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/academics/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This class will address the meaning, foundations, and requirements of ethics in general”
      A senior elective in ethics is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The graduation requirements page says the curriculum is rooted in the school's religious foundation and aims to instill values of faith. This is a statement about the whole curriculum.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in our strong religious foundation, our curriculum is designed to prepare young women for success in college and beyond while instilling values of faith, integrity, and service.”
      The curriculum is rooted in the school's religious foundation and instills values of faith and service.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The retreats page lists a retreat for grade 9, sophomores, juniors and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “AHA offers retreat opportunities with different themes for each grade level.”
      The school offers a retreat with a different theme for each grade level.
      “focuses on helping ninth graders recognize and develop a spirit of unity as they begin their years at Holy Angels.”
      A retreat is held for ninth graders.
      “Invites the participants to reflect on their personal relationship with Jesus.”
      A retreat is held for sophomores, with a junior retreat following.
      “Seniors participate in a one day retreat toward the end of the school year.”
      A retreat is held for seniors.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

81 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Community service is required for graduation: 20 hours, to be completed by mid-September of junior year. That is fewer than 40 hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Service 20 hours This requirement must be completed by mid-September of junior year.”
      Community service is a graduation requirement of 20 hours.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The senior seminar on peace and justice uses the framework of Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Studies | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/academics/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Using the framework of Catholic Social Teaching and in line with the SSND charism, the course will examine the individual and corporate responsibility to establish justice”
      The senior peace and justice seminar uses Catholic social teaching as its framework.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service Day and the School Sisters of Notre Dame border and service trips are justice and solidarity programs.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service and Awareness Days | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/campus-ministry/service-awareness-days · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On Service Day, students are involved in meaningful service to others and to the earth.”
      Service Day is a yearly day of service for students.
    2. Travel Opportunities | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/student-life/travel-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Sisters of Notre Dame Border Experience to Arizona and Mexico; San Antonio and McAllen, Texas; and Caroline House in Bridgeport, Connecticut, allow students to serve the marginalized.”
      Students take service trips to the border and to other locations to serve the marginalized.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Every student takes religious studies in all four years, and the sequence includes Introduction to Catholic Christianity, Old Testament and the Gospels, Morality and a senior seminar on peace and justice.
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Studies | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/academics/religious-studies · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Requirements: All students are required to take four years of religious studies courses to fulfill the graduation requirements.”
      All students must take four years of religious studies to graduate.
      “Using the framework of Catholic Social Teaching and in line with the SSND charism, the course will examine the individual and corporate responsibility to establish justice”
      The senior peace and justice seminar uses Catholic social teaching as its framework.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Religious Studies 4 years Courses include Introduction to Catholic Christianity, Morality, World Religions, and more.”
      The graduation requirements list four years of religious studies.
  • Retreats are offered for every grade from 9 to 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/campus-ministry/retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “AHA offers retreat opportunities with different themes for each grade level.”
      The school offers a retreat with a different theme for each grade level.
      “focuses on helping ninth graders recognize and develop a spirit of unity as they begin their years at Holy Angels.”
      A retreat is held for ninth graders.
      “Invites the participants to reflect on their personal relationship with Jesus.”
      A retreat is held for sophomores, with a junior retreat following.
      “Seniors participate in a one day retreat toward the end of the school year.”
      A retreat is held for seniors.
  • Students complete a community service requirement and take part in Service Day and border and service trips.
    Sources (3)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Service 20 hours This requirement must be completed by mid-September of junior year.”
      Community service is a graduation requirement of 20 hours.
    2. Service and Awareness Days | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/campus-ministry/service-awareness-days · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “On Service Day, students are involved in meaningful service to others and to the earth.”
      Service Day is a yearly day of service for students.
    3. Travel Opportunities | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/student-life/travel-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “School Sisters of Notre Dame Border Experience to Arizona and Mexico; San Antonio and McAllen, Texas; and Caroline House in Bridgeport, Connecticut, allow students to serve the marginalized.”
      Students take service trips to the border and to other locations to serve the marginalized.

Concerns

  • The community service requirement is 20 hours, which is fewer than 40 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Community Service 20 hours This requirement must be completed by mid-September of junior year.”
      Community service is a graduation requirement of 20 hours.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Academy of the Holy Angels

  • Address: 315 Hillside Avenue, Demarest, NJ 07627
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, Blessed Sacrament chapel near the main entrance, Kelleher Hall chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 2

  • Service DayOff campus
    One day each spring
    The whole school community gives service at more than a dozen locations, including food banks, homes for at-risk mothers, day care centers, nursing homes and environmental centers.
    holyangels.org, holyangels.org
  • Border Experience and service tripsOff campus
    School Sisters of Notre Dame border experience to Arizona and Mexico, San Antonio and McAllen, Texas, and Caroline House in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
    holyangels.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Small group liturgies and prayer in the chapelsOn campus
    Two campus chapels are used for personal prayer, prayer groups and small group liturgies.
    holyangels.org

Faith formation 1

  • Awareness Day
    Two days a year
    Days when regular classes are set aside for formation and discussion with speakers on topics such as peace, care for creation and local issues.
    holyangels.org

Retreats 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Campus Ministry | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our Campus Ministry Department assures a program that values reflection, personal and liturgical prayer, and Christian action in the form of service to others.”
    Campus Ministry runs the school's prayer, liturgy and service program.
    “Our Campus Ministry Department assures a program that values reflection, personal and liturgical prayer, and Christian action in the form of service to others.”
    Campus Ministry runs the school's prayer, liturgy and service program.
  2. Contact Us | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/contact-us · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Academy of the Holy Angels 315 Hillside Avenue Demarest, NJ 07627”
    The school is at 315 Hillside Avenue, Demarest, NJ 07627.
  3. Chapels | Academy of the Holy Angelsholyangels.org/campus-ministry/chapels · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Academy has two places set apart for personal prayer, prayer groups, and the celebration of small group liturgies.”
    The school has two chapels for personal prayer, prayer groups and small group liturgies.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
100 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.8.2 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseArchdiocese of Newark, NJ
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)519
Students in grades 9–12440
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio8.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingSuburb

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Newark

His Eminence Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark

Formal address: “Your Eminence”

Source: rcan.org, rcan.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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