Highland Academy vs. Assumption Regional Catholic School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Overview
Highland Academy is an independent school in Absecon, NJ that enrolls children in preschool through 8th grade.
The Academy has been family owned and operated since 2001.
The dedicated teachers and staff at Highland Academy have committed themselves to providing children with a nurturing environment where they can not only learn, but excel.
We'll help your child reach his or her full potential as a student and, more importantly, as a human being.
Assumption Regional Catholic School is regional grade school offering academic and spiritual education for children from Pre-K through 8th grade.
We are accredited by the Middles States Commission on Elementary Schools.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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All
Year Founded
2001
1957
Students Body
Total Students
62 students
354 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
17
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
6
38
Grade 1 Students
5
42
Grade 2 Students
7
35
Grade 3 Students
3
40
Grade 4 Students
4
44
Grade 5 Students
7
38
Grade 6 Students
5
36
Grade 7 Students
5
36
Grade 8 Students
4
28
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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12%
Average Class Size
14
19
Number of AP Classes
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1
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Polo shirts and Khaki)
(Polo shirts and Khaki)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$7,150
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Tuition Notes
Discounts for siblings and scholarships for returning students showing academic growth and excellence. Financial aid available.
Tuition is on a sliding scale. Tuition assistance available. Transfer Grant also available.
% on Financial Aid
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10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$600
Acceptance Rate
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99%
Admissions Director
Phyllis Pitale
Cathryn Flammer
Admissions Associate
Tammy Pleydle
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
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5
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Altar Servers, Art Club, Basketball JV and Varsity Girls and Boys, Chess Club, Congressional Yough Leadership Council, Cub Scouts, Drama Club, Girl Scouts, Johns Hopkins Talent Search, Peer Mediation, Piano, Student Council, Yearbook