Don Bosco Prep High School

492 N. Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ, 07446-0744
Tel: (201)327-8003
Grades: 9 - 12 | 868 students
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Don Bosco Prep is a private, Catholic, college preparatory high school for young men, grades 9 through 12. Administered by the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco, a religious order of priests and brothers, Don Bosco Prep is solidly founded on Catholic philosophy. The school offers rigorous academics at the AP, Honors and College Preparatory levels. Broad offerings are also provided in extracurricular activities, clubs and athletics. Accredited by The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Don Bosco Prep is a member of The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, The National Catholic Education Association, The National Association of Secondary School Principals, The National Honor Society, The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and The Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League.

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Don Bosco Prep High School
School Membership(s) Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Year Founded 1915
Student Body
Total Students 868 students
Student Body Type All-boys
% Students of Color 17% (NJ School Avg.: 32%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 82%
Average Class Size 23 students
Number of AP Courses 12 courses
Average SAT score 1717
Average ACT score 25
Classroom dress code Casual
(DBP Polo Shirt, Khaki Pants, Dress Shoes)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 17
Yearly Tuition Cost $12,800
Tuition Notes Underclassmen Student Fee - $535 Capital Improvement Fee - $500 Registration Fee - $350
Admissions Director George Mihalik
Admissions Associate Marilyn Palka
Sports
Total Sports Offered 19 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Bowling
Crew Cross Country
Fencing Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball Winter Track
Wrestling
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 60 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Ambassadors Amnesty International
Art Club Bagpipe and Drum Corps
Business Club Chess Club
Computer Club Concert Band
Concert Choir Creative Writing Club
Criminal Justice/Law Club Debate Team
Emergency Responders English Honor Society
Environmental Awareness French Club
French Honor Society Frisbee Teams
German Culture Club German Honor Society
Health Occupations Students of America Intramurals
Ironmen Fighting Cancer Italian Club
Italian Honor Society Junior Statesmen of America
Knights of Don Bosco Latin Club
Literary Magazine Liturgical Music Group
MSG Varsity Reporters Math Honor Society
Math Team Mission Club
Mock Trial Model Congress
Model UN National Honor Society
Newspaper - The Ironman Outdoors Club
Peer Mediation Photography Club
Ping Pong Club Pro Life Club
Prom Committees Prospective Physicians Club
SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions School Musical
Science Honor Society Ski and Snowboard Club
Spanish Club Spanish Honor Society
Spectrum Stage Crew
String Ensemble Student Council
TV Club Writers' Club
Yearbook - The Bosconian Youth Ministry Club

School Notes:

    • CLASS of 2012 ACHIEVEMENTS
    • 1 National Merit Scholarship Finalist
    • 8 National Merit Commended Scholars
    • Over $21.9 million in scholarships, grants and financial aid from colleges and universities
    • 51 Advanced Placement Scholars
    • 2174 - Mean SAT score for top 10% of Class of 2012

    Profile last updated: 03/05/2013

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    Don Bosco Prep (Ramsey, N.J.) four-star defenisve end Alquadin Muhammad holds dozens upon dozens of offers, and schools have been by to see him. However, his only spring ...
  • Instant Replay: Drama-less Don Bosco dominance
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