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Catholic high school

St. Dominic Academy

  • LocationJersey City, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 8–12 · 189 students
  • SponsorDominican Sisters of Caldwell, New Jersey

All-female

Official website

St. Dominic Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school in Jersey City, sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, New Jersey. Its campus ministry pages list yearly school liturgies, a weekly early-morning Mass in the school chapel, daily prayer read during announcements, a retreat for every class, and 75 hours of required Christian service over four years. A campus minister is named in the faculty directory.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Dominic Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Aloysius Church: 0.3 mi1Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church: 0.4 mi2St. Aedan's: 0.4 mi3Saint Patrick's Catholic Church: 0.7 mi4Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church: 0.8 mi5Christ the King Catholic Church: 0.9 mi6Campus Ministry, Saint Dominic Academy: 0.0 miSt. Dominic Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Aloysius Church — 0.3 mi · 691 West Side Avenue, Jersey City
  2. Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church — 0.4 mi
  3. St. Aedan's — 0.4 mi · 800 Bergen Avenue
  4. Saint Patrick's Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  5. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church — 0.8 mi
  6. Christ the King Catholic Church — 0.9 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 yearA few times a year (The campus ministry liturgy page lists yearly Eucharistic liturgies for the Opening of School, Advent, Easter and Graduation, which is four a year. It is recorded as a few times a year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy | Campus Ministry | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Opportunities for reflection and spiritual growth are fostered by our yearly Eucharistic Liturgies for the Opening of School, Advent, Easter and Graduation.”
      The school holds yearly Eucharistic liturgies for the opening of school, Advent, Easter and graduation.
  • 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 (Masses and school liturgies are published, and a campus minister is named (Rev. Ken Crews). The value is recorded as a shared or visiting priest.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgy | Campus Ministry | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Early morning Holy Mass is also available once a week in our school chapel.”
      A Mass is offered once a week, early in the morning, in the school chapel.
      “During our school liturgies our Eucharistic Ministers are available to assist the priest in the distribution of Holy Eucharist.”
      School liturgies are celebrated with a priest.
    2. Faculty/Staff Directory | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. Ken Crews Campus Minister/Religious Studies kcrews@saintdoms.org”
      Rev. Ken Crews is listed as the campus minister.
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 required-course table lists Religion for grades 9, 10, 11 and 12. Religious Studies is 21.25 credits, including 1.25 credits for service, and a full-year course is 5 credits. That is 20 course credits, or four full-year equivalents; the count is four.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Graduation Requirements | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Full year major courses earn 5 credits.”
      A full-year major course earns 5 credits.
    2. Academics | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “English US History Math Religion Chemistry Spanish or French PE/Driver’s Ed”
      The grade 10 required courses include Religion.
      “English Math Religion PE/Health 1 or more electives”
      The grade 12 required courses include Religion.
      “English World History Math Religion Physics or MEDQUEST”
      The grade 9 required courses include Religion.
      “English US History Math Religion Biology PE/Health”
      The grade 11 required courses include Religion.
  • 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.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

80 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 retreats page says retreats are held with each class and lists themes for grades 10, 11 and 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreats are held with each class, allowing students to experience themselves, others and God, as well as foster their role as women of faith in the SDA community.”
      Retreats are held with each class, both on and off campus.
      “Grade 10- Values/ Faith Grade 11- Morality/ Faith”
      Retreat themes are listed for grades 10 and 11.
      “Grade 12- Overnight Retreat -Where do we go from here?”
      A retreat is listed for grade 12.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus minister is listed in the faculty directory. Other faculty are listed as religion teachers and were not counted as campus ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff Directory | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. Ken Crews Campus Minister/Religious Studies kcrews@saintdoms.org”
      Rev. Ken Crews is listed as the campus minister.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Dominican Youth in Action is listed on the clubs page. The Peer Ministry Program is run by campus ministry staff; it was not counted as a student group.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Dominican Youth In Action | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry/dominican-youth-in-action · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In keeping with the charism of the Dominican tradition, our club seeks to preach the Gospel through social action.”
      Dominican Youth in Action is a club that seeks to preach the Gospel through social action.
    2. Student Clubs | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/student-life/student-clubs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In keeping with the charisma of our Dominican tradition, this club seeks to preach the Gospel through social action and prayer.”
      Dominican Youth in Action is listed among the student clubs.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The spirituality page says the school begins and ends each day in prayer through prayers read during announcements.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We begin and end each day in prayer as a school community by having our prayers read during announcements.”
      The school begins and ends each day in prayer through prayers read during announcements.
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 (The campus ministry service page requires 75 hours over four years. The graduation requirements page says Religious Studies includes 40 hours of community service. Both are at least 40 hours; the value is substantial.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Service Learning | Campus Ministry | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Over the course of their four years at St. Dominic Academy, a student is required to complete 75 hours of Christian Service as follows: 10 hours freshman year, 20 hours sophomore year, 30 hours junior year and 15 hours senior year.”
      Students are required to complete 75 hours of Christian service over four years.
    2. Graduation Requirements | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/academics/graduation-requirements · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Religious Studies (Includes 40 hours of community service – 1.25 credits)”
      The graduation requirements list 40 hours of community service within 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.
    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 (Dominican Youth in Action runs food, clothing and shelter drives for people in need, and the service program requires students to serve non-profit organizations.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Dominican Youth In Action | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry/dominican-youth-in-action · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “In keeping with the charism of the Dominican tradition, our club seeks to preach the Gospel through social action.”
      Dominican Youth in Action is a club that seeks to preach the Gospel through social action.
      “Members make the school community more aware of the needs of poor and disadvantaged people, both locally and globally.”
      The club raises awareness of and responds to the needs of poor and disadvantaged people.
    2. Service Learning | Campus Ministry | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Over the course of their four years at St. Dominic Academy, a student is required to complete 75 hours of Christian Service as follows: 10 hours freshman year, 20 hours sophomore year, 30 hours junior year and 15 hours senior year.”
      Students are required to complete 75 hours of Christian service over four years.

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

Strengths

  • Religion is in the required-course table for each high school year, grades 9 through 12.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “English US History Math Religion Chemistry Spanish or French PE/Driver’s Ed”
      The grade 10 required courses include Religion.
      “English Math Religion PE/Health 1 or more electives”
      The grade 12 required courses include Religion.
      “English World History Math Religion Physics or MEDQUEST”
      The grade 9 required courses include Religion.
      “English US History Math Religion Biology PE/Health”
      The grade 11 required courses include Religion.
  • Students complete 75 hours of Christian service over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service Learning | Campus Ministry | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry/service-learning · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Over the course of their four years at St. Dominic Academy, a student is required to complete 75 hours of Christian Service as follows: 10 hours freshman year, 20 hours sophomore year, 30 hours junior year and 15 hours senior year.”
      Students are required to complete 75 hours of Christian service over four years.
  • Retreats are held with each class.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreats | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/retreats · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Retreats are held with each class, allowing students to experience themselves, others and God, as well as foster their role as women of faith in the SDA community.”
      Retreats are held with each class, both on and off campus.
      “Grade 12- Overnight Retreat -Where do we go from here?”
      A retreat is listed for grade 12.
  • The school begins and ends each day in prayer, with prayers read during announcements.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spirituality | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/spirituality · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We begin and end each day in prayer as a school community by having our prayers read during announcements.”
      The school begins and ends each day in prayer through prayers read during announcements.

Concerns

  • The only Mass published on the campus ministry pages is a weekly early-morning Mass or time given.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy | Campus Ministry | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Early morning Holy Mass is also available once a week in our school chapel.”
      A Mass is offered once a week, early in the morning, in the school chapel.
  • The four yearly liturgies are the only other published Masses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgy | Campus Ministry | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Opportunities for reflection and spiritual growth are fostered by our yearly Eucharistic Liturgies for the Opening of School, Advent, Easter and Graduation.”
      The school holds yearly Eucharistic liturgies for the opening of school, Advent, Easter and graduation.
  • Ken Crews, is a priest or serves as the school's chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty/Staff Directory | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rev. Ken Crews Campus Minister/Religious Studies kcrews@saintdoms.org”
      Rev. Ken Crews is listed as the campus minister.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Saint Dominic Academy

  • Address: 2572 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07304
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: saintdoms.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, saintdoms.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 7 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Early morning Mass in the school chapelOn campus
    Once a week, early morning
    Holy Mass offered once a week in the school chapel.
    saintdoms.org
  • Yearly Eucharistic liturgies
    Opening of School, Advent, Easter and Graduation
    School liturgies planned with the Peer Ministers and campus ministry.
    saintdoms.org, saintdoms.org

Faith formation 3

  • Peer Ministry Program
    Students trained as peer ministers give witness talks, help facilitate evenings of reflection and retreats, and help plan liturgies.
    saintdoms.org, saintdoms.org
  • Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist training
    Students who are 18 may study for and be commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist at a school liturgy.
    saintdoms.org
  • Rosary and Marian prayer service
    October and May
    Students pray the rosary and take part in a prayer service that includes the Crowning of the Blessed Mother.
    saintdoms.org

Retreats 1

Service 2

  • Dominican Youth in Action
    A student club that collects food and clothing, runs holiday drives and events for people in need, and seeks to preach the Gospel through social action and prayer.
    saintdoms.org, saintdoms.org, saintdoms.org
  • Christian Service program
    A required service program of 75 hours over four years, carried out with non-profit organizations such as hospitals, shelters and soup kitchens.
    saintdoms.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. Campus Ministry | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “2572 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07304”
    The school's address is 2572 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07304.
    “2572 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07304”
    The school's address is 2572 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07304.
  2. Liturgy | Campus Ministry | Saint Dominic Academysaintdoms.org/campus-ministry/liturgy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Opportunities for reflection and spiritual growth are fostered by our yearly Eucharistic Liturgies for the Opening of School, Advent, Easter and Graduation.”
    The school holds yearly Eucharistic liturgies for the opening of school, Advent, Easter and graduation.
    “Early morning Holy Mass is also available once a week in our school chapel.”
    A Mass is offered once a week, early in the morning, in the school chapel.

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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.
98 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.9.0 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
Grades8–12
Students (all grades)189
Students in grades 9–12186
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio9.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

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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Yes. St. Dominic Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Newark. Its sponsor is Dominican Sisters of Caldwell, New Jersey.

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