St. Joseph Regional High School vs. Don Bosco Preparatory High School
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School Overview
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St. Joseph Regional High SchoolSecondary school

Don Bosco Preparatory High SchoolSecondary school
Top Rankings
St. Joseph Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Don Bosco Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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School History
Overview
Saint Joseph Regional High School, under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Newark, is a college preparatory school for young men.The school strives to develop – mind, body, and soul – the full potential of all its students in a nurturing Christian environment in the tradition of the Xaverian Brothers, as informed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In realizing this mission, we graduate the Vir Fidelis, the “Faithful Man,” who thinks critically, acts responsibly, leads ethically, serves generously, and emulates humbly the example of our patron, St. Joseph.
Don Bosco Prep is a private, Catholic, college preparatory high school for young men, grades 9 through 12.
Administered by the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco, a religious order of priests and brothers, Don Bosco Prep is solidly founded on Catholic philosophy.
The school offers rigorous academics at the AP, Honors and College Preparatory levels.
Broad offerings are also provided in extracurricular activities, clubs and athletics.
Accredited by The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Don Bosco Prep is a member of The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, The National Catholic Education Association, The National Association of Secondary School Principals, The National Honor Society, and the The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
1962
1915
Students Body
Total Students
458 students
803 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
35%
38%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
129
228
Grade 10 Students
92
222
Grade 11 Students
103
175
Grade 12 Students
120
178
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
75 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
65%
82%
Average Class Size
23
21
Number of AP Classes
15
26
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Average SAT score
1180
1320
Average ACT score
n/a
30
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(DBP Polo Shirt, Khaki Pants, Dress Shoes)
(DBP Polo Shirt, Khaki Pants, Dress Shoes)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 14
Tuition Cost
$12,700
$14,200
Tuition Notes
$350 Registration Fee
Underclassmen Student Fee - $535
Capital Improvement Fee - $500
Registration Fee - $850
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
Michael Doherty
Christopher Donnelly
Admissions Associate
n/a
Marilyn Palka
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
21
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
18
69
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Art ClubCampus Ministry
Chess ClubEcology Club
French & Spanish ClubsMath Club
Mock TrialNewspaper
Respect Life ClubRobotics Club
Student Ambassadors ClubTelevision Studio
UNICOYearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChorus
Theater Arts
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports
Writers' Club
Club or Organization:
AmbassadorsAmnesty International
Asian ClubAutism Awareness Club
Black Student AssociationBook Club
Business ClubChess Club
Computer ClubCreative Writing Club
Criminal Justice/Law ClubDebate Team
Emergency RespondersEnglish Honor Society
Environmental AwarenessFrench Club
French Honor SocietyFrisbee Teams
German Culture ClubGerman Honor Society
Health Occupations Students of AmericaHistory Club
Ironmen Fighting CancerIronmen Speak Out
Italian ClubItalian Honor Society
Junior Statesmen of AmericaKnights of Don Bosco
Latin ClubLINK Club
Literary MagazineMath Honor Society
Math TeamMission Club
Mock TrialModel Congress
Model UNMSG Varsity Reporters
National Honor SocietyNewspaper - The Ironman
Peer MediationPhotography Club
Pro Life ClubProm Committees
Prospective Physicians ClubRobotics Team
SADD - Students Against Destructive DecisionsScience Honor Society
Spanish ClubSpanish Honor Society
SpectrumStudent Council
Wilderness Survival ClubYearbook - The Bosconian
Youth Ministry Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBagpipe and Drum Corps
Concert BandConcert Choir
Liturgical Music GroupSchool Musical
Stage CrewString Ensemble
TV Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
IntramuralsOutdoors Club
Ping Pong ClubSki and Snowboard Club