Mount Saint Dominic Academy

3 Ryerson Avenue, Caldwell, NJ, 07006-0700
Tel: (973)226-0660
Grades: 9 - 12 | 335 students
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Class of 2010 was awarded nearly $10 million in scholarships and grants and were accepted in over 164 schools; Among its 99 Seniors were: 10 Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars, 4 Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program, 1 National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholar, 1 Gates Millenium Scholar

School Overview:
Mount Saint Dominic Academy
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1892
Student Body
Total Students 335 students
Student Body Type All-girls
% Students of Color 25% (NJ School Avg.: 32%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 61%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Biology AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition AP Government and Politics
AP Studio Art AP US History
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,300
Tuition Notes Book and Lab fee is $1000.
Admissions Director Pauline Condon
Admissions Associate Lauren Nisivoccia
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Basketball Bowling
Cheering Cross Country
Dance Field Hockey
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 32 extracurriculars
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 dedicated 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: 09/06/2012

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