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Roselle Catholic High School

350 Raritan Road, Roselle, NJ, 07203-0720 -

School Notes Overview:

The philosophy of Roselle Catholic High School, a college preparatory regional high school in the Archdiocese of Newark, is based on the Catholic tradition of education as expressed by the Marist Brothers of the Schools. Following in the tradition of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers, we are a group of dedicated men and women who believe that when educating young people it is first necessary to love them. At Roselle Catholic, we strive to live and work as a Christian community marked by care, mutual respect and discipline. Inspired by Saint Marcellin, we strive to educate our students to be good Christians and good citizens. We believe that our primary responsibility is to provide for every student the maximum opportunity for personal fulfillment. This encompasses an understanding and application of ethical principles and values as well as a preparation for satisfying, productive work. We seek to develop in all of our students an appreciation for their intrinsic worth and an understanding of their strengths and limitations. We believe it is our responsibility to teach our students to appreciate diversity as a beneficial part of the multi-cultural world in which we live....

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School Overview:

	Roselle Catholic High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Union County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	758 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	47%	33%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 208 students
	Grade 10 - 212 students
	Grade 11 - 193 students
	Grade 12 - 145 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	46 teachers
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	183 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The philosophy of Roselle Catholic High School, a college preparatory regional high school in the Archdiocese of Newark, is based on the Catholic tradition of education as expressed by the Marist Brothers of the Schools. Following in the tradition of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers, we are a group of dedicated men and women who believe that when educating young people it is first necessary to love them. At Roselle Catholic, we strive to live and work as a Christian community marked by care, mutual respect and discipline. Inspired by Saint Marcellin, we strive to educate our students to be good Christians and good citizens. We believe that our primary responsibility is to provide for every student the maximum opportunity for personal fulfillment. This encompasses an understanding and application of ethical principles and values as well as a preparation for satisfying, productive work. We seek to develop in all of our students an appreciation for their intrinsic worth and an understanding of their strengths and limitations. We believe it is our responsibility to teach our students to appreciate diversity as a beneficial part of the multi-cultural world in which we live.
Profile last updated: 02/21/2007

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Obituaries published in Nov. 6, 2009 Warren Reporter (The Warren Reporter)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 01:07:03 pm
Jeannine “Jeanne” E. Schnapp Jeannine “Jeanne” E. Schnapp, 80, passed away peacefully at Warren Haven Nursing Home, Washington, Oct. 21, 2009. Born Jan. 20, 1929, in Union City, she also lived in Brick and Guttenberg. She was the daughter of...
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posted on October 19, 2009 at 08:22:06 pm
Edward G. McGuire, 61, of Washington, passed away Oct. 17, 2009, at Kindred Hospital, Dover. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on Nov. 11, 1947, he previously lived in Belvidere and Roselle Park. The son of the late George and Dorothy...
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posted on October 15, 2009 at 11:02:06 pm
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Stickles re-appointed trustee of state bar foundation (The Record and Herald News)
posted on July 17, 2009 at 05:59:29 pm
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (07203)	School Zip (07203)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	21,274 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	23%	36%
Population Average Age	35 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$51,254	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.4 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	56 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	61% / 39%	62% / 38%