Veritas Christian Academy vs. Pope John XXIII High School
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Top Rankings
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Pope John XXIII High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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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. Our "Total Release Performance" philosophy in sports pushes our student athletes to perform on the field and for the glory of God and produces championship teams across basketball, soccer and baseball for both our men's and women's teams. While 80% of a high school student's time is spent at school, we view the local church and family as part of our three-pronged approach of helping develop students for Christ.
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
594 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
8%
4%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
93
Grade 9 Students
15
112
Grade 10 Students
12
128
Grade 11 Students
14
110
Grade 12 Students
15
151
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
54 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
n/a
Average Class Size
10
18
Number of AP Classes
n/a
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
11:1
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
$18,650
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
21
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
2
26
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Arts and Music Programs:
Contemporary EnsembleTheatre/Drama
Club or Organization:
Academic TeamChess Team
Debate ClubFaith & Ministry
Film ClubFrench Club
FTC RoboticsFuture Business Leaders of America
Green TeamHabitat for Humanity
Interact ClubKey Club
Microscopy ClubMock Trial
Music Club/Show BandPawprints
Pep BandPhotography Club
Pope John Players - TheaterS.A.B. - Stand Against Bullying
Science LeagueSearch for Christian Maturity
Ski ClubSpanish Club
Stand TallZero Robotics