Is Immaculate Heart Academy a Catholic high school?

Yes. Immaculate Heart Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Camden.

What is Immaculate Heart Academy’s Compass Score?

90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Is Immaculate Heart Academy Compass Recommended?

Yes. Immaculate Heart Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

Catholic high school

Immaculate Heart Academy

LocationWashington Township, NJ
Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 638 students

All-female

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Immaculate Heart Academy is an all-girls Catholic college-preparatory high school in the Township of Washington, New Jersey, in the Archdiocese of Newark. Theology is required in all four years and is taught under the USCCB high school framework. The school gathers for a Mass at least once a month, offers Mass in its Sister's Chapel, and requires 72 hours of service over four years.

Catholic churches nearby

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Our Lady of Good Counsel Church — 1.1 mi
Saint Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
Saint Gabriel's Roman Catholic Church — 2.1 mi
St. Andrews Church — 2.1 mi
Our Lady Mother of the Church — 2.1 mi · 209 Woodcliff Avenue, Woodcliff Lake
Saint Andrew's Roman Catholic Church — 2.2 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.

Sacramental life

66 of 100 points on what we could document.

Partly:
All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The school gathers as a community for Mass at least once per month.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “IHA gathers as a community to celebrate Mass at least once per month.”
  The school celebrates Mass together at least monthly.
Yes:
Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The Daily Mass section says Mass is offered in the Sister's Chapel on a regular basis.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daily Mass IHA offers Mass in the Sister’s Chapel on a regular basis”
  Mass is offered on a regular basis in the Sister's Chapel for students and faculty.
Not enough information:
Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Partly:
Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is part of the BELIEVE conference and the Mission@theheart trip, which alternate years; recorded as occasional.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “participate in Sacramental experiences such as Mass, adoration, and confession.”
  The Mission@theheart trip includes Mass, adoration, and confession.
  “Participants take part in discussions, Mass, adoration, and enjoy a formal sisterhood dinner with their peers.”
  The BELIEVE. Conference includes Mass and adoration.
  “We have two special programs that are offered on an alternating basis”
  The BELIEVE. Conference and Mission@theheart alternate years.
Partly:
Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are confirmed.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “IHA gathers as a community to celebrate Mass at least once per month.”
  The school celebrates Mass together at least monthly.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Theology I through IV are each required for graduation (20 credits, one course per year).)
Sources (1)
1. Credit Requirements | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/curriculum/credit-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology – 20”
  Diplomas require 20 credits of theology.
  “Theology: Theology IV – 5”
  Theology IV is required in the senior year.
Yes:
Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The curriculum page states that all theology courses conform to the USCCB Doctrinal Elements framework.)
Sources (1)
1. Academic Curriculum | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All Theology courses conform to the “Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age.””
  The school states that its theology courses follow the USCCB high school framework.
Yes:
Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (An Apologetics course is offered in the theology department.)
Sources (1)
1. Academic Curriculum | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The purpose of the Apologetics course is to examine what the Church actually teaches and the logic behind it.”
  An Apologetics course is offered in the theology sequence.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The mission statement says the school cultivates Christian values of the Roman Catholic Church in its educational experience.)
Sources (1)
1. Our Mission & Beliefs | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/overview/our-mission-and-beliefs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “By both cultivating the traditional Christian values of the Roman Catholic Church and by upholding exceptional academic standards, IHA offers a unique educational experience”
  The mission describes an education shaped by the Christian values of the Roman Catholic Church.

Campus culture

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Each class gathers annually for a grade-level retreat, required of all students.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Each class gathers annually for a grade-level retreat, a requirement for all students to complete each year.”
  Every class has a required annual grade-level retreat.
Yes:
Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two campus ministry staff are listed: the Director of Campus Ministry and a Campus Ministry Service Associate.)
Sources (1)
1. Faculty & Staff | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/overview/staff-directory · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Director of Campus Ministry, Theology Teacher eash@ihanj.com”
  Ms. Emily Ash is Director of Campus Ministry and a Theology Teacher; her email is published.
  “Theology Teacher, Campus Ministry Service Associate jgiglio@ihanj.com”
  Ms. Jessica Giglio is a Campus Ministry Service Associate and Theology Teacher.
Yes:
Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based clubs include Champions for Christ and the Rosary Club, among others.)
Sources (1)
1. Clubs & Activities | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “The Champions for Christ Club helps IHA student-athletes incorporate Catholic Church teachings into their sports and activities.”
  The Champions for Christ Club is a Catholic student club.
  “The Rosary Club is dedicated to supporting the IHA sisterhood through prayer.”
  The Rosary Club is a student prayer club.
Yes:
Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Daily Mass is offered in the Sister's Chapel and monthly liturgies are held for the school community.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “IHA gathers as a community to celebrate Mass at least once per month.”
  The school celebrates Mass together at least monthly.
  “Daily Mass IHA offers Mass in the Sister’s Chapel on a regular basis”
  Mass is offered on a regular basis in the Sister's Chapel for students and faculty.

N/A

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

Yes:
Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service totals 72 hours over four years (12 + 16 + 20 + 24 by grade).)
Sources (1)
1. Service Program and Requirements | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/service-program-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Freshmen: 6 hours of Social Justice; 6 hours of volunteerism Sophomores: 8 hours of Social Justice; 8 hours of volunteerism Juniors: 10 hours of Social Justice; 10 hours of volunteerism Seniors: 12 hours of Social Justice; 12 hours of volunteerism”
  Students must complete 12, 16, 20, and 24 service hours by grade, totaling 72 hours over four years.
Not enough information:
Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Required Social Justice service, the Mission@theheart service immersion, and the CARE service network.)
Sources (2)
1. Service Program and Requirements | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/service-program-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “a service immersion experience, Mission@theheart, is held every other year for students of all grade levels.”
  Mission@theheart is a service immersion held every other year.
  “Social Justice is defined as any unpaid work and tangible acts of service performed by an IHA student with a legitimate 503c non-profit organization”
  Social justice service is a required category of service hours.
2. Clubs & Activities | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “CARE seeks to both provide accessible service opportunities for students and consequently inspire them to live their faith through actions of justice, peace, and humility.”
  CARE is a service network that encourages justice and peace work.

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

Strengths

Theology is required in all four years, and the theology courses are stated to follow the USCCB high school framework.
Sources (2)
1. Credit Requirements | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/curriculum/credit-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Theology: Theology IV – 5”
  Theology IV is required in the senior year.
2. Academic Curriculum | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “All Theology courses conform to the “Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age.””
  The school states that its theology courses follow the USCCB high school framework.
The school has a required service program of 72 hours over four years, including social justice service.
Sources (1)
1. Service Program and Requirements | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/service-program-requirements · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Freshmen: 6 hours of Social Justice; 6 hours of volunteerism Sophomores: 8 hours of Social Justice; 8 hours of volunteerism Juniors: 10 hours of Social Justice; 10 hours of volunteerism Seniors: 12 hours of Social Justice; 12 hours of volunteerism”
  Students must complete 12, 16, 20, and 24 service hours by grade, totaling 72 hours over four years.
  “Social Justice is defined as any unpaid work and tangible acts of service performed by an IHA student with a legitimate 503c non-profit organization”
  Social justice service is a required category of service hours.
Mass is offered on a regular basis in the Sister's Chapel and the whole school gathers for Mass at least monthly.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “IHA gathers as a community to celebrate Mass at least once per month.”
  The school celebrates Mass together at least monthly.
  “Daily Mass IHA offers Mass in the Sister’s Chapel on a regular basis”
  Mass is offered on a regular basis in the Sister's Chapel for students and faculty.

Concerns

Confession is described only within one-time or alternating-year events, not as a regular or seasonal offering.
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministry | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “participate in Sacramental experiences such as Mass, adoration, and confession.”
  The Mission@theheart trip includes Mass, adoration, and confession.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

Address: 500 Van Emburgh Ave., Township of Washington, NJ 07676
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 2

BELIEVE. ConferenceOff campus
Every other year, two nights
A two-night Gospel-centered conference for IHA students with discussions, Mass, adoration, and a sisterhood dinner.
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Grade-level retreats
Annually
Each class gathers annually for a required retreat with Catholic speakers, scripture study, and the sacraments.
immaculateheartnj.com

Service 2

Mission@theheartOff campus
Every other year
A three-day service immersion trip in Kearny, NJ, with workshops on Catholic social teaching and Mass, adoration, and confession.
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CARE (Christian Actions Reaching Everyone)
Monthly meetings
A network of service groups addressing needs in the surrounding communities, with a focus on justice and peace.
immaculateheartnj.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

Monthly school Mass and liturgiesOn campus
At least once per month
The whole school gathers for Mass at least once per month, with students serving as lectors, altar servers, and Eucharistic ministers.
immaculateheartnj.com
Praise Choir
Students prepare music for school liturgies and prayer services.
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Faith formation 2

Small Christian Communities
Weekly
Weekly discussion groups where students pray, share, and read and journal about their faith.
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Rosary Club
Supports the school community through prayer and makes rosaries for hospital chapels.
immaculateheartnj.com

Clubs and groups 1

Champions for Christ Club
Helps student-athletes incorporate Catholic Church teachings into sports through prayer, service projects, and lessons.
immaculateheartnj.com

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

Campus ministry

Campus Ministry

Sources (3)

Campus Ministry | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“IHA’s robust Campus Ministry program is under the direction of Ms. Emily Ash ’19.”
Campus ministry is directed by Ms. Emily Ash.
“IHA’s robust Campus Ministry program is under the direction of Ms. Emily Ash ’19.”
Campus ministry is directed by Ms. Emily Ash.
“Daily Mass IHA offers Mass in the Sister’s Chapel on a regular basis”
Mass is offered on a regular basis in the Sister's Chapel for students and faculty.
Academy Life | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/academy-life/academy-life-overview · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We encourage campus ministry through regular liturgies, class retreats, and our very special Christian Service Program.”
Campus ministry encourages regular liturgies, class retreats, and service.
Directions | Immaculate Heart Academyimmaculateheartnj.com/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“500 Van Emburgh Ave. Township of Washington, NJ 07676”
The school is at 500 Van Emburgh Avenue, Township of Washington, New Jersey.

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My rating and notes

Academic Excellence

95 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of score100%
Students per teacher 25% of score10.2 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

Type	Diocesan school
Diocese	Diocese of Camden, NJ
Grades	9–12
Students (all grades)	638
Students in grades 9–12	638
Coed or single-sex	All-female
Student–teacher ratio	10.2 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges	100%
Setting	Suburb

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 Camden

The Most Reverend Joseph A. Williams, Bishop of Camden

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

About this school’s data

NCES school ID 00863599
500 Van Emburgh Ave, Washington Township, NJ 07676
(201) 445-6800
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Is Immaculate Heart Academy a Catholic high school?: Yes. Immaculate Heart Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Camden.
What is Immaculate Heart Academy’s Compass Score?: 90 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is Immaculate Heart Academy Compass Recommended?: Yes. Immaculate Heart Academy meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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