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Catholic high school

St. Augustine Preparatory School

  • LocationRichland, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 8–12 · 622 students
  • SponsorAugustinians of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova

All-male

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St. Augustine Preparatory School is an independent Catholic and Augustinian high school in Richland, New Jersey, sponsored by the Augustinians of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. The school publishes a weekly all-school Mass on Wednesdays, a four-year theology requirement, daily prayer at the start and end of each day, and a retreat for every grade from freshman through senior year.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Augustine Preparatory School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 miOffice of Mission and Ministry: 0.2 miSt. Augustine Preparatory School (campus)N0.1 mi
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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.

BSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (The Wednesday Mass page describes an all-school Mass every Wednesday. The handbook also describes Mass in the school chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Wednesday Mass | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry/wednesday-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Wednesday, the entire student body at St. Augustine Prep attends Mass”
      The entire student body attends an all-school Mass every Wednesday.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent/Guardian Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787669096/hermitscom/qayszhaslsffra0loege/StudentHandbook2026-2027FNL-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year there are communal celebrations of the sacrament of Reconciliation. The Augustinian Friars are available at any time for the individual celebration of the sacrament of Reconciliation”
      Communal celebrations of Reconciliation are held throughout the year, and friars are available for individual confession.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent/Guardian Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787669096/hermitscom/qayszhaslsffra0loege/StudentHandbook2026-2027FNL-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year the Prep celebrates days of Eucharistic Adoration in the school chapel”
      Days of Eucharistic Adoration are held in the school chapel throughout the year.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A weekly all-school Mass is published and Fr. Tony Burrascano, OSA is named as the ministry contact; no page presents him as the school chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Wednesday Mass | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry/wednesday-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Wednesday, the entire student body at St. Augustine Prep attends Mass”
      The entire student body attends an all-school Mass every Wednesday.
    2. Student Ministry Team | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry/student-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For more information, contact Fr. Tony Burrascano, OSA at (856) 697-2600 ext. 145 or fr.tony@hermits.com.”
      Fr. Tony Burrascano, OSA is the published contact for the Student Ministry Team.
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 (The handbook lists four years of theology for graduation. The religion requirement is 4 courses and 20 credits, which equals four full-year courses at 5 credits each.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent/Guardian Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787669096/hermitscom/qayszhaslsffra0loege/StudentHandbook2026-2027FNL-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: Four (4) years;”
      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.
  • 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 academics page describes the curriculum as rooted in the Catholic, Augustinian tradition.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in the Catholic, Augustinian tradition, our dynamic curriculum blends the best of STEAM and Humanities”
      The school describes its curriculum as rooted in the Catholic, Augustinian tradition.
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

88 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 retreat page lists a retreat for freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Retreats | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For one day, our new students build lasting connections with each other in this off-campus retreat.”
      Freshmen attend a one-day off-campus Unitas retreat.
      “The students travel as a class for a one-day retreat at The National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia in Philadelphia. There is an opportunity for the sacrament of confession.”
      Sophomores attend a one-day Veritas retreat at the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia, with an opportunity for confession.
      “In preparation for the Junior Ring Mass & Ceremony, the Junior class will be invited to the Junior Evening of Reflection.”
      Juniors are invited to a Junior Evening of Reflection, described as a retreat.
      “Using team building and trust exercises, this on-campus retreat enables our students to consider life after their time at the Prep.”
      Seniors attend the on-campus Kairos Retreat.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One named priest is published as the contact for the Student Ministry Team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministry Team | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry/student-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For more information, contact Fr. Tony Burrascano, OSA at (856) 697-2600 ext. 145 or fr.tony@hermits.com.”
      Fr. Tony Burrascano, OSA is the published contact for the Student Ministry Team.
  • 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 (The handbook says the Mission and Ministry members lead the community in prayer at the start and end of each day.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent/Guardian Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787669096/hermitscom/qayszhaslsffra0loege/StudentHandbook2026-2027FNL-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin and end each day with the Mission and Ministry members leading the community in prayer.”
      Mission and Ministry members lead the school community in prayer at the start and end of each day.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot 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.
    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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (The school publishes student-led community service programs and clubs that serve the homeless and Ronald McDonald House.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Leadership Opportunities | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/student-life/leadership-opportunities · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Hermits Helping Homeless”
      The official list of clubs and activities includes Hermits Helping Homeless and Hermits Helping Ronald McDonald House.
    2. Mission & Ministry | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Hermit Brotherhood embodies the teachings of St. Augustine and follows his guidance through student-led community service programs”
      Student-led community service programs are part of the school's servant leadership emphasis.

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

Strengths

  • The entire student body attends an all-school Mass every Wednesday.
    Sources (1)
    1. Wednesday Mass | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry/wednesday-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Wednesday, the entire student body at St. Augustine Prep attends Mass”
      The entire student body attends an all-school Mass every Wednesday.
  • A retreat is offered for each grade, from freshman through senior year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Retreats | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry/student-retreats · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For one day, our new students build lasting connections with each other in this off-campus retreat.”
      Freshmen attend a one-day off-campus Unitas retreat.
      “The students travel as a class for a one-day retreat at The National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia in Philadelphia. There is an opportunity for the sacrament of confession.”
      Sophomores attend a one-day Veritas retreat at the National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia, with an opportunity for confession.
      “In preparation for the Junior Ring Mass & Ceremony, the Junior class will be invited to the Junior Evening of Reflection.”
      Juniors are invited to a Junior Evening of Reflection, described as a retreat.
      “Using team building and trust exercises, this on-campus retreat enables our students to consider life after their time at the Prep.”
      Seniors attend the on-campus Kairos Retreat.
  • Graduation requires four years of theology.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent/Guardian Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787669096/hermitscom/qayszhaslsffra0loege/StudentHandbook2026-2027FNL-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology: Four (4) years;”
      Graduation requires four years of theology.
  • Mission and Ministry members lead the school community in prayer at the start and end of each day.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student & Parent/Guardian Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787669096/hermitscom/qayszhaslsffra0loege/StudentHandbook2026-2027FNL-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “We begin and end each day with the Mission and Ministry members leading the community in prayer.”
      Mission and Ministry members lead the school community in prayer at the start and end of each day.

Concerns

  • The published Mass times are weekly or on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
    Sources (2)
    1. Wednesday Mass | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry/wednesday-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Every Wednesday, the entire student body at St. Augustine Prep attends Mass”
      The entire student body attends an all-school Mass every Wednesday.
    2. Student & Parent/Guardian Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787669096/hermitscom/qayszhaslsffra0loege/StudentHandbook2026-2027FNL-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In addition to the weekly school Eucharist, the Augustinian Community celebrates the Eucharist in the school chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the academic year, to which all are encouraged and invited to attend.”
      The Augustinian Community celebrates Mass in the school chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the academic year.
  • A priest is named as ministry contact; no page presents him as the school chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Ministry Team | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry/student-ministry-team · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “For more information, contact Fr. Tony Burrascano, OSA at (856) 697-2600 ext. 145 or fr.tony@hermits.com.”
      Fr. Tony Burrascano, OSA is the published contact for the Student Ministry Team.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Mission and Ministry

  • Address: 611 Cedar Ave, Richland, New Jersey 08350
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: hermits.com, verified Oct. 12, 2026, resources.finalsite.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026, resources.finalsite.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Retreats 4

  • Unitas Retreat (freshmen)Off campus
    Freshman year
    A one-day off-campus retreat for new students with outdoor activities and team building.
    hermits.com
  • Veritas Retreat (sophomores)Off campus
    Sophomore year
    A one-day class retreat at The National Shrine of St. Rita of Cascia in Philadelphia, with an opportunity for confession.
    hermits.com
  • Kairos Retreat (seniors)On campus
    Senior year
    An on-campus retreat that uses team-building and trust exercises to prepare seniors for their final year and life beyond the school.
    hermits.com
  • Junior Evening of Reflection
    Junior year, before the Junior Ring Mass and Ceremony
    An evening retreat for the junior class that includes food, fellowship, and reflection on the pillars of an Augustinian education.
    hermits.com

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Student Ministry TeamOn campus
    Students from each class serve as lectors, Eucharistic ministers, prayer leaders, and acolytes, prepare the worship space, lead school prayers, and organize school-wide charity drives.
    hermits.com

Faith formation 1

  • Augustinian Values Institute (AVI) and Student Augustinian Values Institute (SAVI)
    Faculty, staff, and students take part in annual Augustinian values conferences with Augustinian schools; students attend SAVI, a three-day student-led event.
    hermits.com

Service 3

  • Hermits Helping Homeless
    A student service club listed among the school's leadership and club opportunities.
    hermits.com
  • Hermits Helping Ronald McDonald House
    A student service club listed among the school's leadership and club opportunities.
    hermits.com
  • Student-led community service programs
    Student-led service programs, energy-saving initiatives, and donations to local schools and shelters, under the school's servant leadership emphasis.
    hermits.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

Sources (3)
  1. Mission & Ministry | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/mission-and-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Hermit Brotherhood embodies the teachings of St. Augustine and follows his guidance through student-led community service programs”
    Student-led community service programs are part of the school's servant leadership emphasis.
  2. Student & Parent/Guardian Handbook 2026-2027 | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolresources.finalsite.net/images/v1787669096/hermitscom/qayszhaslsffra0loege/StudentHandbook2026-2027FNL-082526.pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Office of Mission and Ministry is the Pastoral dimension of the Prep.”
    The Office of Mission and Ministry leads the school's pastoral and spiritual life.
    “The school chapel, located in the Forum, is a focal point for the Prep community.”
    The school chapel is located in the Forum on campus.
    “The Office of Mission and Ministry is the Pastoral dimension of the Prep.”
    The Office of Mission and Ministry leads the school's pastoral and spiritual life.
  3. Contacts and Directions | St. Augustine Preparatory Schoolhermits.com/about/contacts-and-directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “611 Cedar Ave Richland, New Jersey 08350”
    The school's address is 611 Cedar Ave, Richland, New Jersey 08350.

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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.
86 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.98%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.13.1 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 Camden, NJ
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)622
Students in grades 9–12566
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio13.1 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
SettingRural

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.

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Questions families ask

Is St. Augustine Preparatory School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. Augustine Preparatory School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Camden. Its sponsor is Augustinians of the Province of St. Thomas of Villanova.
What is St. Augustine Preparatory School’s Compass Score?
86 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. Augustine Preparatory School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. Augustine Preparatory School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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