Bergen Catholic High School vs. Don Bosco Preparatory High School
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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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Overview
Bergen Catholic is a private, four year (9-12) college-preparatory high school located in a small suburban community in Bergen County.
Bergen Catholic High School is a Catholic community of women and men which deepens religious faith, develops academic excellence, and strengthens social consciousness and responsibility in young men.
The goal of our program of studies is to educate the whole person: mind, body, and soul.
The college preparatory curriculum is designed to prepare the young man for future academic pursuits in a way that will promote self-confidence, individual responsibility, and moral integrity.
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
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1955
1915
Students Body
Total Students
695 students
767 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
40%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
181
218
Grade 10 Students
187
196
Grade 11 Students
194
175
Grade 12 Students
133
178
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
55 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
66%
82%
Average Class Size
25
21
Number of AP Classes
18
13
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:14
Average SAT score
1140
1250
Average ACT score
n/a
25
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
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
$14,055
$14,200
Tuition Notes
n/a
Underclassmen Student Fee - $535
Capital Improvement Fee - $500
Registration Fee - $850
Admissions Director
Hugh \
Christopher Donnelly
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Pat Fesen
Marilyn Palka
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
19
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
69
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Crusaders for Christian Action (CCA), Drama Club, Driver's Education, Eucharistic Ministry, Glee Club, Intramural Sports, Jazz Ensemble, Midnight Run, Mock Trial (Student lawyers), Operation Smile, Orchestra, Peer Tutoring, Ping Pong, School Newspaper
Ambassadors, Amnesty International, Art Club, Asian Club, Autism Awareness Club, Bagpipe and Drum Corps, Black Student Association, Book Club, Business Club, Chess Club, Computer Club, Concert Band, Concert Choir, Creative Writing Club, Criminal Justice/Law Club, Debate Team, Emergency Responders, English Honor Society, Environmental Awareness, French Club, French Honor Society, Frisbee Teams, German Culture Club, German Honor Society, Health Occupations Students of America, History Club, Intramurals, Ironmen Fighting Cancer, Ironmen Speak Out, Italian Club, Italian Honor Society, Junior Statesmen of America, Knights of Don Bosco, Latin Club, LINK Club, Literary Magazine, Liturgical Music Group, Math Honor Society, Math Team, Mission Club, Mock Trial, Model Congress, Model UN, MSG Varsity Reporters, National Honor Society, Newspaper - The Ironman, Outdoors Club, Peer Mediation, Photography Club, Ping Pong Club, Pro Life Club, Prom Committees, Prospective Physicians Club, Robotics Team, SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions, School Musical, Science Honor Society, Ski and Snowboard Club, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Spectrum, Stage Crew, String Ensemble, Student Council, TV Club, Wilderness Survival Club, Writers' Club, Yearbook - The Bosconian, Youth Ministry Club