SCHOOL HISTORY AND COMMUNITY
Saint Dominic Academy is an independent college preparatory school for young women. Established by the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Caldwell in 1878, the Academy is one of the oldest private secondary schools in New Jersey. Its one square mile campus is located in Jersey City, New Jersey’s second largest city, right across the river from Manhattan. The Academy’s student body mirrors the diversity of Hudson County–which boasts one of the most international populations in the country.
At Saint Dominic Academy, students represent countries from every continent. The school community is a special place where girls of different races, nationalities and creeds learn to embrace cultural differences in a universal sisterhood. The Academy promotes unity through an environment where every student’s intrinsic worth is recognized and respected by all.
Students come to Saint Dominic Academy from throughout Hudson County, and parts of Essex, Bergen and beyond. They come mostly by bus and train, learning how to navigate the distance from home to school with the confidence and energy of true “urbanistas”. SDA’s 5,000+ living alumnae. can be found in every walk of life, from the financial wizard who headed the Global Management Group for Morgan Stanley, to the pediatrician who volunteers at a homeless shelter. They are partners in major accounting firms, federal judges, university administrators, poets, politicians, teachers, nurses, mothers and entrepreneurs.
ADMISSIONS
ACCREDITATION AND MEMBERSHIP
Middle States (MSACSS)
College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB)
Dominican Association of Secondary Schools (DASS)
National Catholic Education Association (NCEA)
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)
FACULTY
Saint Dominic Academy has a faculty of 25 of which over 70% are holding advanced degrees. A member of the Dominican Sisters of Caldwell is on the senior administration team. Two professional counselors are on staff to support student needs.
STUDENT BODY
| Enrollment (7-12) | 229 | |
| Senior Class | 67 | |
| Faculty/Student Ratio | 1:9 |
CLASS OF 2018 – RECENT GRADUATES
Class Size: 43
100% admitted to Four-Year Colleges & Universities
Awarded $12,335,762.52 in Scholarships and Grants
HONORS AND AWARDS – Class of 2018
The Academy sponsors three National Honor Society Chapters:
National Honor Society (NHS) – 17
National French Honor Society – 3
National Spanish Honor Society – 12
CLASSES OF 2008-2018
| National Merit Scholarship Program (Commended, Semi-Finalist & Finalists) | 6 |
| National Hispanic Scholars | 3 |
| National Achievement Scholars | 1 |
| AP Scholars with Distinction | 2 |
| AP Scholars with Honors | 9 |
| AP Scholars | 39 |
| President’s Award for Educational Excellence | 102 |
SAT SCORES – Class of 2018
| Top 10% | Top 25% | |||
| Verbal | 703 | 665 | ||
| Math | 678 | 607 |
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
4 years of English
4 years of Math
4 years of Religious Studies – Service Program (75 hours)
3 years of History
3 years of Lab Science
4 years of Physical Education, Health & Driver’s Education
2 years of a World Language
1 semester of Art/Music
1 semester of Computer Literacy
4 electives
ACADEMIC LEVELS: CP/H/AP
- 68 College-preparatory (CP) courses
- 18 Honors level courses
- 9 Advanced Placement courses
- 200 Virtual High School courses
- 50 College Level courses earning credit from Saint Peter’s University
- 2 College Level courses earning credit from Seton Hall University
GRADING SYSTEM
| A+ | 4.0 | 95 – 100 | Outstanding | ||
| A | 3.5 | 90 – 94 | Excellent | ||
| B+ | 3.0 | 85 – 89 | Very Good | ||
| B | 2.5 | 80 – 84 | Good | ||
| C+ | 2.0 | 75 – 79 | Satisfactory | ||
| C | 1.5 | 74 – 70 | Passing | ||
| D | 1.0 | 65 – 69 | Minimum Grade for Credit | ||
| F |
Anything below 1.0 |
Failing | |||
| I | Incomplete | ||||
All courses will receive a 4.0 as the highest possible grade. The grade will then be converted to quality points.
WEIGHTED GRADING SCALE
| Regular Weight | Honors Weight | Advanced Placement Weight | ||||
| 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.3 | ||||
| A+ | 4.0 | 4.4 | 5.2 |
SCHOOL YEAR OF 2017-2018
Advanced Placement:
Class of 2018 Class Size 43
75% Senior Year Enrollment
Class of 2019 Class Size 67
32.83% Junior Year Enrollment
Class of 2020 Class Size 65
35.38% Sophomore Year Enrollment
AP exams are mandatory for students taking AP courses.
RANK – Due to the rigorous academic demands at Saint Dominic Academy, rank is not computed.