Assumption Regional Catholic School vs. Highland Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Student Body
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Overview
Assumption Regional Catholic School is regional grade school offering academic and spiritual education for children from Pre-K through 8th grade.
We are accredited by the Middles States Commission on Elementary Schools.
Highland Academy is an independent school in Absecon, NJ that enrolls children in preschool through 8th grade.
The Academy has been family owned and operated since 2001.
The dedicated teachers and staff at Highland Academy have committed themselves to providing children with a nurturing environment where they can not only learn, but excel.
We'll help your child reach his or her full potential as a student and, more importantly, as a human being.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
All
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Year Founded
1957
2001
Students Body
Total Students
354 students
62 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
17
-
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
38
6
Grade 1 Students
42
5
Grade 2 Students
35
7
Grade 3 Students
40
3
Grade 4 Students
44
4
Grade 5 Students
38
7
Grade 6 Students
36
5
Grade 7 Students
36
5
Grade 8 Students
28
4
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
12%
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Average Class Size
19
14
Number of AP Classes
1
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(Polo shirts and Khaki)
(Polo shirts and Khaki)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$7,150
Tuition Notes
Tuition is on a sliding scale. Tuition assistance available. Transfer Grant also available.
Discounts for siblings and scholarships for returning students showing academic growth and excellence. Financial aid available.
% on Financial Aid
10%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$600
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Acceptance Rate
99%
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Admissions Director
Cathryn Flammer
Phyllis Pitale
Admissions Associate
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Tammy Pleydle
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
13
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Altar ServersBasketball JV and Varsity Girls and Boys
Congressional Yough Leadership CouncilCub Scouts
Girl ScoutsJohns Hopkins Talent Search
Peer Mediation
Club or Organization:
Art ClubChess Club
Drama ClubPiano
Student CouncilYearbook