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Mount Saint Dominic Academy

3 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ, 07006-0700 -

School Notes Overview:

Out of 88 Seniors in the Class of 2008 there are 6 Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars, 2 Commended Students in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program, 1 Outstanding Participant in the 2008 National Merit Scholarship Program and Over $8,700,000 in College Scholarships and Grants ...

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School Overview:

	Mount Saint Dominic Academy
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded	1892
County	Essex County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	330 students
Student Body Type	All-girls
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	33%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 94 students
	Grade 10 - 69 students
	Grade 11 - 100 students
	Grade 12 - 67 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	38 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	44%
Average Class Size	15
Number of AP Courses	8
	Advanced Courses
	AP US History	AP Studio Art
	AP Government and Politics	AP English Literature and Composition
	AP English Language and Composition	AP Calculus BC
	AP Calculus AB	AP Biology
Average SAT score	1648
Classroom dress code	Formal (Uniform)
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Dec. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost	$11,900
Tuition Notes	Book and Lab fee is $900.
Head of School	Sr. Frances Sullivan, O.P.
Admissions Director	Maryann Feuerstein
Sport
Total Sports Offered	13
	Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Cross Country	Dance
	Golf	Lacrosse
	Soccer	Softball
	Swimming	Tennis
	Track and Field	Volley Ball
	Winter Track
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	32
	Extracurriculars
	Adopt-a-Grandparent Program	Ambassadors' Club
	Anime Club	Argosy (School Newspaper)
	Art Club	Big Sister/Little Sister Program
	Book Club	Chorus (Concert and Jazz)
	Christian Concerns	Dance/Hip Hop
	Dominican Preaching Team	Drama and Musical Productions
	Environmental Club	Film Buffs Club
	Forensics	G.A.P.
	Golden Fleece (Literary Magazine)	Instrumental Ensemble
	Key Club	Lab Assistant Club
	Liturgy/Ministry Team	Lumen (School Yearbook)
	Mount Announcers	Pan African Club
	Peer Leadership Program	REBEL
	Ski Trip Program	Spanish Club
	Student Council	The French Honor Society
	The National Honor Society	The Spanish Honor Society

School Notes:

Mission Statement: Mount Saint Dominic Academy, established by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, is a Catholic, college preparatory school for young women. We are didicated to the education of young women from a variety of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. The Mount community is committed to seeking the Truth in all aspects of life. The students are able to realize their individual gifts and talents in an atmosphere that fosters academic excellence, respect for diversity, appreciation for the gifts of creation, moral integrity and a heritage rich in Christ-centered values.
Profile last updated: 11/06/2008

In the News:

Con-Grad-ulations! (Florham Park Eagle)
posted on June 12, 2009 at 11:12:42 am
The high school graduation season is already upon us and Florham Park resident Evan Foley, far right, was among the 67 young women who were graduated from Mount Saint Dominic Academy in Caldwell during the school’s 113th annual commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 30. Hanover Park Regional High School’s graduation ceremonies are set for Saturday, June 20.
Buckworthâs butterfly 4th best in state (The Progress)
posted on March 29, 2009 at 03:44:26 pm
CALDWELL – In the two-day event which is the state finals swim meet, day one helped show that Lauren Buckworth, a ninth-grader at Mount St. Dominic Academy, might just be human, after all, while day two helped return the notion that she may, indeed, be somewhat superhuman.
Mt. St. Dominic goes 16-0 in final NHC season (The Progress)
posted on March 2, 2009 at 12:41:37 pm
CALDWELL – When you consider the fact that, just over a decade ago, Mount Saint Dominic Academy was not part of any conference in the state and competed in all sports against only other prep or Parochial schools, being recorded as the final Northern Hills Conference/ Skyline Division champion, is in reality, an honor that will be recognized for many, many years to come.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (07006)	School Zip (07006)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	26,192 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	54%	36%
Population Average Age	39 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$82,196	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.8 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	51 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	76% / 24%	62% / 38%