Veritas Christian Academy vs. Pope John XXIII High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Veritas Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Advanced Degrees
Pope John XXIII High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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AP Courses
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Extracurriculars
School History
Overview
Veritas Christian Academy (VCA) is a Christian high school serving northwest New Jersey and the surrounding regions.
VCA is the Christian high school that pursues excellence. Our ultimate pursuit of excellence is for our students to be more Christ-like.
As the only ACSI accredited high school in Northwest NJ, we offer 27 dual-enrollment courses in a variety of subjects from Bible to sciences to public speaking.
Our full-time teachers are not only Bible-believing Christians that adhere to our statement of faith but also boast graduate degrees in their area of expertise.
Pope John XXIII Regional High School Mission Statement: Through the inspiration of Pope Saint John XXIII, we seek to strengthen Catholic faith; promote academic excellence, integrity, and leadership; and practice love, care, and compassion for all human beings in the gospel spirit of Jesus Christ.
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia/Language-based Mild learning Differences
n/a
Year Founded
2006
1956
Students Body
Total Students
56 students
680 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
27%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
100
Grade 9 Students
15
140
Grade 10 Students
12
158
Grade 11 Students
14
152
Grade 12 Students
15
130
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
54 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
n/a
Average Class Size
10
19
Number of AP Classes
n/a
24
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:5
1:13
Average SAT score
1200
1210
Average ACT score
28
28
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform - khaki slacks or skirts, collared shirts)
(Uniform - khaki slacks or skirts, collared shirts)
Formal
(Varies by grade)
(Varies by grade)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,500
$16,400
Tuition Notes
financial aid available
n/a
% on Financial Aid
70%
36%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$5,273
Acceptance Rate
85%
n/a
Admissions Director
Donna Bentson
Mr. George Mihalik, Enrollment Director
Admissions Associate
Janeen Dorrity
Mrs. Anne Kaiser, Director
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4
20
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
28
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Contemporary Ensemble, Theatre/Drama
Academic Team, American Spirit Singers, Chess Team, Debate Club, Faith & Ministry, Film Club, French Club, FTC Robotics, Future Business Leaders of America, Green Team, Habitat for Humanity, Interact Club, Italian Club, Key Club, Microscopy Club, Mock Trial, Music Club/Show Band, Pawprints, Pep Band, Photography Club, Pope John Players - Theater, S.A.B. - Stand Against Bullying, Science League, Search for Christian Maturity, Ski Club, Spanish Club, Stand Tall, Zero Robotics