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#185 of 534 private schools in NJ

Top 35% of private schools

De Paul Catholic High School

High School · Wayne, NJ

A private high school in Wayne, NJ serving grades 8th – 12th.

Private

1512 ALPS RD, Wayne, NJ 07470

  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Diversity Index70%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment465
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where De Paul Catholic High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low3/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$151,561

Median home value

$596,700

Median rent

$2,126/mo

College educated

56.8%

Homeownership

78.6%

Poverty rate

3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07470; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White43.0%
Black21.5%
Hispanic21.5%
Asian14.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Wayne Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.49–120.8 mi1,181Compare →
Al-ghazaly Jr./sr. High SchoolPrivate · tuition7.7private7–121.7 mi353Compare →
Wayne Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.0 mi1,235Compare →
Diana C. Lobosco Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.39–122.9 mi885Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

De Paul Catholic High School is listed in Wayne, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About De Paul Catholic High School

De Paul Catholic High School is a private high school in Wayne, NJ, serving approximately 465 students in grades 8th-12th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about De Paul Catholic High School

What grades does De Paul Catholic High School serve?

De Paul Catholic High School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend De Paul Catholic High School?

De Paul Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at De Paul Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at De Paul Catholic High School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does De Paul Catholic High School rank in NJ?

De Paul Catholic High School ranks #185 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is De Paul Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

De Paul Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is De Paul Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, De Paul Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is De Paul Catholic High School a religious school?

De Paul Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
465
Gender Split
60% M / 40% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Passaic County
Area population (ZIP 07470)
54,131
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
41.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07470; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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