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Catholic high school

St. Vincent Academy

  • LocationNewark, NJ
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 197 students
  • SponsorSisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth

All-female

Official website

Saint Vincent Academy is a Catholic, college-preparatory school for young women at 228 W. Market Street in Newark, New Jersey, founded in 1869 and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. Its college-preparatory requirements include four years of religious studies, and seniors must complete the Students-in-Community volunteer program to graduate.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. Vincent Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSaint Augustine Roman Catholic Church: 0.4 mi1St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church: 0.5 mi2Dominics Monastery: 0.6 mi3Saint Antoninus Catholic Church: 0.7 mi4St. Mary's Abbey Church: 0.7 mi5St. Lucy's Church: 0.8 mi6Campus Ministry: 0.1 miSt. Vincent Academy (campus)N0.25 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Augustine Roman Catholic Church — 0.4 mi
  2. St. Rocco's Roman Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
  3. Dominics Monastery — 0.6 mi
  4. Saint Antoninus Catholic Church — 0.7 mi
  5. St. Mary's Abbey Church — 0.7 mi
  6. St. Lucy's Church — 0.8 mi · 118 7th Avenue, Newark

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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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 (The handbook's course list includes Christian Morality, an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook (2025)svanj.org/_files/ugd/50da64_e32dc6c011424a6fba8db107f147cc9d.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Christian Morality”
      Christian Morality is listed among the school's course offerings.
  • 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 academic overview says academic instruction is combined with religious faith and values, and the philosophy and goals page describes learning through liturgy, prayer and community service.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Overview | Saint Vincent Academysvanj.org/academic-overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “By combining high-quality academic instruction with religious faith and values, Saint Vincent Academy prepares today's young women for the immense challenges of tomorrow's world.”
      Academic instruction is combined with religious faith and values.
    2. Philosophy & Goals | Saint Vincent Academysvanj.org/philosophy-and-goals · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “through liturgy, prayer, community service and, in general, through the sharing of Christianity as a way of life.”
      The school's stated spiritual aims include liturgy, prayer and community 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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    RetreatsNot 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.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Campus Ministry is listed among the extracurricular activities.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Extracurricular Activities | Saint Vincent Academysvanj.org/extracurricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Campus Ministry”
      Campus Ministry is listed among the extracurricular activities.
  • 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.
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.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Students-in-Community is a graduation requirement for seniors, and juniors complete a weeklong field experience. This is recorded as required service that is not counted in hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook (2025)svanj.org/_files/ugd/50da64_e32dc6c011424a6fba8db107f147cc9d.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Successful completion of Students-in-Community on the senior level is a requirement for graduation.”
      Completing Students-in-Community is a graduation requirement 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.
    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 (Students-in-Community places juniors and seniors with nonprofit organizations, including advocacy groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook (2025)svanj.org/_files/ugd/50da64_e32dc6c011424a6fba8db107f147cc9d.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Students-in-Community program aims to instill in students a lifelong commitment to Christian service.”
      Students-in-Community is a service program intended to instill a commitment to Christian service.
    2. Special Programs | Saint Vincent Academysvanj.org/special-programs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Juniors and Seniors volunteer during school hours at a wide range of local nonprofit organizations including schools, hospitals, daycare centers, nursing homes, advocacy groups and multi-purpose community agencies.”
      Juniors and seniors volunteer with local nonprofit organizations, including advocacy groups.

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

Strengths

  • Four years of religious studies are part of the college-preparatory requirements.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Overview | Saint Vincent Academysvanj.org/academic-overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our college-preparatory requirements include: 4 1/2 years of English 4 years of religious studies, physical education and health”
      The college-preparatory requirements include four years of religious studies.
  • Seniors must complete Students-in-Community, a service-learning program with nonprofit organizations, to graduate.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student/Parent Handbook (2025)svanj.org/_files/ugd/50da64_e32dc6c011424a6fba8db107f147cc9d.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Successful completion of Students-in-Community on the senior level is a requirement for graduation.”
      Completing Students-in-Community is a graduation requirement for seniors.
    2. Special Programs | Saint Vincent Academysvanj.org/special-programs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Juniors and Seniors volunteer during school hours at a wide range of local nonprofit organizations including schools, hospitals, daycare centers, nursing homes, advocacy groups and multi-purpose community agencies.”
      Juniors and seniors volunteer with local nonprofit organizations, including advocacy groups.
  • The school states that faith is combined with academic instruction, and its aims include liturgy and prayer.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academic Overview | Saint Vincent Academysvanj.org/academic-overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “By combining high-quality academic instruction with religious faith and values, Saint Vincent Academy prepares today's young women for the immense challenges of tomorrow's world.”
      Academic instruction is combined with religious faith and values.
    2. Philosophy & Goals | Saint Vincent Academysvanj.org/philosophy-and-goals · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “through liturgy, prayer, community service and, in general, through the sharing of Christianity as a way of life.”
      The school's stated spiritual aims include liturgy, prayer and community service.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry

  • Address: 228 W. Market Street, Newark, NJ 07103
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 2 location not published

Service 1

  • Students-in-CommunityOff campus
    Juniors: a weeklong field experience. Seniors: a full-year weekly volunteer placement.
    A service-learning program in which juniors and seniors volunteer with local nonprofit organizations. Completion is required for seniors to graduate.
    svanj.org, svanj.org, svanj.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Campus Ministry
    A student club listed among the extracurricular activities.
    svanj.org

Other 1

  • Towards Boundless Charity
    Listed among the extracurricular activities.
    svanj.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 (3)
  1. Extracurricular Activities | Saint Vincent Academysvanj.org/extracurricular-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Campus Ministry”
    Campus Ministry is listed among the extracurricular activities.
    “Campus Ministry”
    Campus Ministry is listed among the extracurricular activities.
  2. Student/Parent Handbook (2025)svanj.org/_files/ugd/50da64_e32dc6c011424a6fba8db107f147cc9d.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “During school time silence must be observed in the chapel; quiet must be observed in classrooms”
    The school has a chapel in the building.
  3. Academic Overview | Saint Vincent Academysvanj.org/academic-overview · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “228 W. Market Street Newark, NJ 07103”
    The school's address is 228 W. Market Street, Newark, NJ 07103.

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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.
93 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.9.4 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
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)197
Students in grades 9–12197
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio9.4 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges98%
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. Vincent Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Newark. Its sponsor is Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth.

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