Bergen Catholic High School vs. Don Bosco Preparatory High School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Bergen Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Don Bosco Preparatory High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extra-curric.
School History
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
803 students
Student Body Type
All-boys
All-boys
% Students of Color
40%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
181
228
Grade 10 Students
187
222
Grade 11 Students
194
175
Grade 12 Students
133
178
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
75 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
66%
82%
Average Class Size
25
21
Number of AP Classes
18
26
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
List of Courses Offered
n/a
Average SAT score
1140
1320
Average ACT score
n/a
30
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
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Admissions Director
Hugh \
Christopher Donnelly
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Pat Fesen
Marilyn Palka
Sports
Total Sports Offered
16
21
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
14
69
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Crusaders for Christian Action (CCA)Drama Club
Driver's EducationEucharistic Ministry
Glee ClubIntramural Sports
Jazz EnsembleMidnight Run
Mock Trial (Student lawyers)Operation Smile
OrchestraPeer Tutoring
Ping PongSchool Newspaper
Writers' Club
Club or Organization:
AmbassadorsAmnesty International
Asian ClubAutism Awareness Club
Black Student AssociationBook Club
Business ClubChess Club
Computer ClubCreative Writing Club
Criminal Justice/Law ClubDebate Team
Emergency RespondersEnglish Honor Society
Environmental AwarenessFrench Club
French Honor SocietyFrisbee Teams
German Culture ClubGerman Honor Society
Health Occupations Students of AmericaHistory Club
Ironmen Fighting CancerIronmen Speak Out
Italian ClubItalian Honor Society
Junior Statesmen of AmericaKnights of Don Bosco
Latin ClubLINK Club
Literary MagazineMath Honor Society
Math TeamMission Club
Mock TrialModel Congress
Model UNMSG Varsity Reporters
National Honor SocietyNewspaper - The Ironman
Peer MediationPhotography Club
Pro Life ClubProm Committees
Prospective Physicians ClubRobotics Team
SADD - Students Against Destructive DecisionsScience Honor Society
Spanish ClubSpanish Honor Society
SpectrumStudent Council
Wilderness Survival ClubYearbook - The Bosconian
Youth Ministry Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art ClubBagpipe and Drum Corps
Concert BandConcert Choir
Liturgical Music GroupSchool Musical
Stage CrewString Ensemble
TV Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
IntramuralsOutdoors Club
Ping Pong ClubSki and Snowboard Club