don bosco prep
School Notes Overview: Don Bosco Prep is a private, Catholic, college preparatory high school for young men, grades 9 through 12. Administered by the Salesian Society of St. John Bosco, a religious order of priests and brothers, Don Bosco Prep is solidly founded on Catholic philosophy. The school offers rigorous academics at the AP, Honors and College Preparatory levels. Broad offerings are also provided in extracurricular activities, clubs and athletics. Accredited by The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Don Bosco Prep is a member of The Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, The National Catholic Education Association, The National Association of Secondary School Principals, The National Honor Society, The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association and The Northern New Jersey Interscholastic League. …read more
School Overview:
Don Bosco Prep
School Level High school
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1915
County Bergen County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students 875 students
Student Body Type All-boys
This School ( NJ ) High School Avg.
% Students of Color 5% 33%
Students by Grade Grade 9 - 250 students
Grade 10 - 225 students
Grade 11 - 200 students
Grade 12 - 200 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 70 teachers
Average Class Size 23
Number of AP Courses 13
This School ( NJ ) High School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 1:10
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission deadline Dec. 15
Headmaster Mr. John Stanczak, Principal
Admissions Director Mr. Brian McAleer Sports:
Total Sports Offered 18
Sports
Alpine Skiing Baseball
Basketball Bowling
Crew Cross Country
Fencing Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Lacrosse Soccer
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volley Ball
Winter Track Wrestling
School Notes:
CLASS of 2006 ACHIEVEMENTS
2 National Merit Scholarship Finalists
14 National Merit Commended Scholars
1 National Merit Achievement Scholarship Award Winner
6 Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars*
SAT Scores – combined mean – for the top 10% of graduating class – 2174
Over $13 million in scholarships, grants and financial aid from colleges and universities CLASS of 2005 ACHIEVEMENTS
1 Presidential Scholar Candidate
4 National Merit Finalists
16 National Merit Commended Scholars
2 National Hispanic Recognition Program Award Winners 1
Roberrt C. Byrd Honors Scholar
27 Advanced Placement Scholars
11 Edward J. Bloustein Distinguished Scholars
32 National Honor Society Members
SAT Scores – combined mean – for the top 10% of graduating class = 1478
Over $12.3 million in scholarships, grants and financial aid from colleges and universities
Profile last updated: 02/11/2008