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Catholic high school

Holy Cross Preparatory Academy

  • LocationDelran, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 300 students
Official website

Holy Cross Preparatory Academy is a Catholic college-preparatory school in Delran, New Jersey. Its handbook requires four years of Theology and 12 service hours each year, and its Student Life page says the whole school comes together for Mass each month in the auditorium. The public pages publish no daily Mass, confession or adoration times and name no chaplain.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Holy Cross Preparatory Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miHoly Name (Resurrection Parish): 1.0 mi1St. Casimir Church: 1.3 mi2Holy Cross Preparatory Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Holy Name (Resurrection Parish) — 1.0 mi · 260 Conrow Road, Delran
  2. St. Casimir Church — 1.3 mi

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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The Student Life page says the whole school comes together for Mass each month, in the auditorium.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Cross Preparatory Academyhcprep.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our chapel hosts small prayer services and class gatherings, and the whole school comes together for Mass each month.”
      The whole school comes together for Mass each month, and the chapel hosts prayer services and class gatherings.
  • 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 (Monthly school Mass is confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Cross Preparatory Academyhcprep.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our chapel hosts small prayer services and class gatherings, and the whole school comes together for Mass each month.”
      The whole school comes together for Mass each month, and the chapel hosts prayer services and class gatherings.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The handbook lists four years of Theology among graduation requirements, the same as English; transfer students may be responsible for less.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Student Handbook 2026-2027hcprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Holy_Cross_Student_Handbook_2026-2027_Combined.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Holy Cross Graduation Requirements: 4 – Theology 4 -- English”
      Graduation requires four years of Theology.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot 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 integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (The handbook says retreat opportunities are offered throughout the year and refers to a yearly retreat requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Student Handbook 2026-2027hcprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Holy_Cross_Student_Handbook_2026-2027_Combined.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Retreat opportunities will be made available for students throughout the year.”
      Retreat opportunities are offered to students throughout the year.
      “failure to meet yearly retreat requirement”
      The handbook refers to a yearly retreat requirement, which can affect graduation participation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two people are listed under Campus Ministry in the handbook directory.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Student Handbook 2026-2027hcprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Holy_Cross_Student_Handbook_2026-2027_Combined.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “dpalmieri@hcprep.org, ext 1103”
      Dan Palmieri is listed under Campus Ministry in the handbook directory.
      “hblanch@hcprep.org, ext 2209”
      Hope Blanch is listed under Campus Ministry in the handbook directory.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Faith is described as part of everyday life, and prayer is announced over the school's public address system.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Holy Cross Preparatory Academyhcprep.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “As a Catholic school, we make faith part of everyday life here, not a separate program.”
      The school describes faith as part of everyday life.
    2. Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Student Handbook 2026-2027hcprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Holy_Cross_Student_Handbook_2026-2027_Combined.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are expected to show respect during prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.”
      Students are expected to show respect during prayer over the school's public address system.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Twelve service hours a year for all grades is required, which totals 48 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Student Handbook 2026-2027hcprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Holy_Cross_Student_Handbook_2026-2027_Combined.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are required to complete 12 service hours each year for all grade levels.”
      Students must complete 12 service hours each year at every grade level.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot 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.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not 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.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • The whole school comes together for Mass each month.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Holy Cross Preparatory Academyhcprep.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our chapel hosts small prayer services and class gatherings, and the whole school comes together for Mass each month.”
      The whole school comes together for Mass each month, and the chapel hosts prayer services and class gatherings.
  • Theology is required for four years, and service is required every year at every grade.
    Sources (1)
    1. Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Student Handbook 2026-2027hcprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Holy_Cross_Student_Handbook_2026-2027_Combined.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Holy Cross Graduation Requirements: 4 – Theology 4 -- English”
      Graduation requires four years of Theology.
      “Students are required to complete 12 service hours each year for all grade levels.”
      Students must complete 12 service hours each year at every grade level.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry Office

  • Address: 5035 Route 130 South, Delran, NJ 08075
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, auditorium

Source: hcprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, hcprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, hcprep.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Prayer services and class gatheringsOn campus
    The chapel hosts small prayer services and class gatherings.
    hcprep.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Monthly school MassOn campus
    Monthly
    The whole school comes together for Mass each month in the auditorium.
    hcprep.org
  • Student lectors, Eucharistic ministers and altar servers
    Students serve in liturgical roles at Mass.
    hcprep.org

Service 6

  • Mission Club
    Listed among service and awareness clubs.
    hcprep.org
  • Lancers for Life
    Listed among service and awareness clubs.
    hcprep.org, hcprep.org
  • Little Hands, Big Heart
    Listed among service and awareness clubs.
    hcprep.org, hcprep.org
  • Relay for Life
    Named as a club that exists to serve.
    hcprep.org
  • Alex’s Lemonade Stand
    Named as a club that exists to serve.
    hcprep.org
  • MobileServe service hours
    Students submit service hours through MobileServe; each grade completes 12 hours a year.
    hcprep.org

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 (2)
  1. Holy Cross Preparatory Academy Student Handbook 2026-2027hcprep.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Holy_Cross_Student_Handbook_2026-2027_Combined.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry Office is located in the Main Hallway next to Room 103.”
    The Campus Ministry Office is in the school's main hallway.
    “The Campus Ministry Office is located in the Main Hallway next to Room 103.”
    The Campus Ministry Office is in the school's main hallway.
    “5035 Route 130 South, Delran, NJ”
    The school is at 5035 Route 130 South, Delran, New Jersey.
  2. Student Life | Holy Cross Preparatory Academyhcprep.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Our chapel hosts small prayer services and class gatherings, and the whole school comes together for Mass each month.”
    The whole school comes together for Mass each month, and the chapel hosts prayer services and class gatherings.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
83 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.2 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
DioceseDiocese of Trenton, NJ
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)300
Students in grades 9–12300
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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

Diocese of Trenton

The Most Reverend David M. O'Connell, Bishop of Trenton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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