Donovan Catholic
Tel:
(732)349-8801
- Donovan Catholic is a learning community seeking truth through faith, service and scholarship.
- The Catholic community of Donovan Catholic educates its students to live their faith, respect and serve others, and pursue academic excellence in a college preparatory environment.
- To fulfill our mission, we have developed a strong curriculum that includes a wide range of subjects, recognizes various ability levels, and nurtures students' curiosity and creativity.
- Our Campus Ministry program and Religion Department encourage students to serve others, while reflecting about life and their relationship with God and other people.
- Our co-curricular and athletic programs offer a wide range of activities that encourage students to develop and apply their talents outside the classroom setting.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 685 students
- Yearly Tuition: $12,540
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Donovan Catholic places among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) AdvancED |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1962 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 685 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 5% State avg.: 30% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 70 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 34% |
| Average Class Size | 23 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 12 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP English Literature and Composition, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics, AP Psychology, AP United States History, AP World History, Catholic Social Teaching (Honors/College Credit through Georgian Court Univ.), Computer Science (Honors/College Credit through Ocean County College), |
| Average SAT score | 1254 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual (Khaki Pants or Kilt with Blue Polo) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,540 |
| Tuition Notes | 10 month payment plan |
| % on Financial Aid | 28% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,200 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Kathleen D'Andrea |
| Admissions Associate | Dennis Carey |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 24 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Surf Team, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track, Wrestling, |
School Notes
- - Only Catholic High School in Ocean County. - All students must fulfill a service requirement. - Every student receives a laptop computer. - Collegiate Scheduling is utilized.
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