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#184 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 34% of private schools
Mary Help of Christians Academy
High School
659 BELMONT AVE, North Haledon, NJ 07508
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher
8.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
8th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#184 of 534
In North Haledon
#2 of 2
public schools
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About Mary Help of Christians Academy
Mary Help of Christians Academy is a private high school in North Haledon, NJ. Mary Help of Christians Academy serves approximately 154 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 8.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Mary Help of Christians Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- NJ avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 154 students, Mary Help of Christians Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.7:1 students to teachers, Mary Help of Christians Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Mary Help of Christians Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mary Help of Christians Academy compares to the 2 public schools in North Haledon, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in North Haledon
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mary Help of Christians Academy (this school) | 6.8 |
| High Mountain School | 8.5 |
| Memorial Elementary School | 8.1 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
659 BELMONT AVE, North Haledon, NJ 07508
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mary Help of Christians Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Passaic County Technical Institute (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Wayne), which scores slightly higher. Another option is EASTERN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy (rated 6.3/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Wayne), with a comparable rating. For more schools in North Haledon, see our North Haledon schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EASTERN CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL North Haledon | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| High Mountain School North Haledon | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School Haledon | 0.6 mi | 3.2 |
| Memorial Elementary School North Haledon | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Haledon Public School Haledon | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| ST GERARD MAJELLA SCHOOL Paterson | 1.4 mi | 6.6 |
| Prospect Park School No. 1 Prospect Park | 1.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Washington Elementary School Hawthorne | 1.1 mi | 5.9 |
| AL-HIKMAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Prospect Park | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| GILMORE MEMORIAL CHRIS ACD Paterson | 1.4 mi | — |
| Diana C. Lobosco STEM Academy Wayne | 1.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Passaic County Technical Institute Wayne | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Anthony Wayne Middle School Wayne | 1.2 mi | 7.6 |
| School 12 Paterson | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| School 19 Paterson | 1.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School Paterson | 1.7 mi | 3.3 |
| School 5 Paterson | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| School 28 Paterson | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| School 27 Paterson | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Hawthorne High School Hawthorne | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 07508 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$94,611
Median Home Value
$444,600
Median Rent
$1,749/mo
Population
23,611
College Educated
29.7%
Homeownership
62.7%
Avg Commute
26.9 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Median Age
41.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mary Help of Christians Academy
What grades does Mary Help of Christians Academy serve?
Mary Help of Christians Academy serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Mary Help of Christians Academy?
Mary Help of Christians Academy has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Help of Christians Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Help of Christians Academy is 8.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mary Help of Christians Academy rank in NJ?
Mary Help of Christians Academy ranks #184 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Mary Help of Christians Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary Help of Christians Academy 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 Mary Help of Christians Academy a private school?
Yes, Mary Help of Christians Academy is a private all-girls 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 Mary Help of Christians Academy a religious school?
Mary Help of Christians Academy has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 154
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Phone
- (973) 790-6200
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