Mary Help Of Christians Academy
659 Belmont Avenue, North Haledon, NJ, 07508-0750 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (973)790-6200
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Mary Help of Christians Academy is a warm, family-spirited Catholic high school, in the Salesian tradition. Academics are a priority as this is a college-prep school, yet there are extra-curricular activities of all types to round out the high school experience. The campus is expansive, beautiful and safe. The school routine is serene and upbeat. The educational program, geared entirely towards the formation of young women, is all about "INSPIRING DREAMS, BUILDING FUTURES." ...read more  

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School Overview:
Mary Help Of Christians Academy
School Level High school
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1940
County Passaic County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students 248 students
Student Body Type All-girls
This School ( NJ ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 50% 33%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 73 students
Grade 10 - 65 students
Grade 11 - 50 students
Grade 12 - 60 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 22 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 70%
Average Class Size 17
Number of AP Courses 7
This School ( NJ ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 25 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,300
Tuition Notes Academic scholarships for incoming freshmen Financial Aid requests accepted
Acceptance Rate 80%
Headmaster Sr. Margaret Wilhelm, FMA
Admissions Director Sr. Maryann Schaefer, FMA
 
Sports:
Total Sports Offered 7

Sports
BasketballCheering
SoccerSoftball
TennisTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
 
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 29

Extracurriculars
World Cultures ClubTrue Love Waits
Tone Rangers (Instrumental)Student Council
Spring MusicalSports Club
Spanish ClubSewing Essentials
SADDPro-Life Club
Peer TutorsPeer Mediation
National Honor SocietyMock Trial
Majestic Sounds (Choir)Latin Club
Knitting & Sewing ClubJunior Salesian Apostles
Journalism ClubGirls Athletic Association
Future Health Care ProfessionalsFrench Club
Forensics Club (public speaking)Fast Food Fun
Drama ClubDECA
Computer ClubChess Club
Ambassadors 
 
School Notes:
  • The educational program aims to give the Academy graduate both personal confidence and a competitive edge as she enters college and shapes her future. Special programs open to upperclassmen include:
  • Health Care Connections (couresework and internships geared towards the health care professions)
  • Business Community Connections (coursework and internships preparing students for careers in finance and business)
  • Christian Leadership / Social Justice (coursework and experience in campus ministry and outreach ministry and political action on justice issues
  • Communications and Media (hands-on courses in TV Production, Web Design, Journalism, Written and Oral Communication)
  • Creative Arts (studio art courses and -- for those interested -- focused courses bridging the arts with the world of fashion design).
  • Profile last updated: 02/10/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 07508 )
School Zip ( 07508 ) ( NJ ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 21,958 people 8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 28% 36%
Population Average Age 35 years old 36.7 years old
Average Household Size 2.9 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $52,695 $57,137
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.6 rooms 5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 57 years old 47 years old
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Zipcode (07508)



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% Owning / % Renting 64% / 36% 61% / 39%
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