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2572 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City, NJ 07304

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Tel: (201)434-5938

Since 1878, Saint Dominic Academy (SDA) has been providing young women with the tools to develop intellectually, spiritually, and socially.
We prepare our students to meet the demands of an ever-changing world, in an environment that values mutual respect, open communication, service and responsibility.
We strive to give our students a genuine love for justice, truth and traditional Christian values.
With an ethnically diverse student body and a vibrant urban setting, we offer a rich and supportive environment for achievement in the sciences and humanities.

School Membership(s)School Assoc.	New Jersey Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 7-12
Learning Difference Programs	Yes
Learning Programs Supported	Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded	1878

Total Classroom Teachers	27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio	9:1 National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree	70%
Average Class Size	20 students
Number of AP Courses	9 courses
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataMatric. Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom Dress Code	Formal (Uniform)

Total Sports Offered	10 sports
Sports	Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter TrackBasketball, Cross Country, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track,

Saint Dominic Academy is an independent Catholic college preparatory school for girls in grades 7-12, which has been empowering young women for leadership since 1878. Sponsored by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell, NJ Saint Dominic Academy is rooted in Christian values but proudly embraces its richly diverse community of learners. SDA is a community of many different ethnicities, religious backgrounds and heritages. The Academy is located in an historic building at 2572 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City.The Academy`s college preparatory program features a rigorous academic curriculum, including honors and advanced placement courses as well as classes through the VHS On-Line Learning Collaborative. Additionally, students can earn college credits through programs with both Saint Peter's University and Seton Hall University. A rich array of co-curricular offerings includes award-winning athletics program, a National and State champion dance team, literary and artistic publications, service opportunities and a comprehensive women`s choral program, which along with winning many regional and national competitions, sung for Pope Francis in Rome on January 1, 2016.