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Union Catholic High School

#5 in Best Private High Schools in Union County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • Scotch Plains, NJ
  • 150 reviews
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    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A-
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B-
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      A+
    About Union Catholic High School...
    Address
    1600 Martine Ave
    Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
    Telephone
    (908) 889-1600
    Website
    unioncatholic.org

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    December 1
    Application Fee
    —
    Interview Required
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    Required/Recommended Tests
    HSPT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $16,320
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
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    Average Financial Aid
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    From Union Catholic High School

    Union Catholic focuses on enriching the lives of young people in many different ways. While quality education in a faith-based environment and progressive technology are the foundation of Union Catholic, we strive to maintain an environment that develops social and "life skills" in each of our students. We believe that each student is entitled to a quality education in a safe, secure and positive environment.
    Our core values of Compassion, Honesty, Responsibility, Respect and Community are the guiding principles. We believe that the purpose of education is to provide students with the knowledge and tools needed to be responsible, moral, and productive members of society. We can assure students of an education that develops and celebrates their distinctive gifts. Our 24 varsity sports, more than 50 clubs and social opportunities throughout the school year provide students with experiential knowledge and opportunities to meet new friends.

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    Union Catholic High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1140
    221 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    51 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.17 responses
    Poll
    94%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.17 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 56 responses
    Report
    • The pep rallies and the peer leadership club
      21%
    • Sporting Events
      20%
    • Honors Breakfast
      18%
    • Basketball games
      16%
    • Pep rallies
      9%
    • Spirit Week
      5%
    • Golf outing
      4%

      Students

      Diversity
      A+
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      780
      94%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
      88%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      14:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      78%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.23 responses
      Poll
      87%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.23 responses
      Poll
      87%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.23 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      —
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      100%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.16 responses
      69%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.16 responses
      88%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.16 responses
      Living in the Area
      A
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?
      1. Cost of Living
        C-
      2. Good for Families
        A+
      3. Housing
        B-
      Median Household Income
      $117,765
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,481
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $481,500
      National
      $184,700

      Union Catholic High School Reviews

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      I loved my experience at Union Catholic! It sis such welcoming and strong, supportive community, everyone is amazing. You make so many friends and the overall educational and high school experience really was worth it. I learned so much from my teachers and coaches that have helped me become the person I am today.
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      Union Catholic is an okay school. Its not the best but it's not horrible. The English department is not very good, Spanish teachers are not great. the students keep to their groups if you are popular everything is great. Lots of gossip, back stabbing and playing favorites by the teachers. The counseling department is good. Lunch time is too short and long lines. The school tends to charge a lot for extras such as graduation. The school really needs to get air conditioning for all the class rooms. If you want to be on the swim team the practice is nothing and the head coach is really bad. The teachers are ok but some really need to retire and get some new blood into the school.
      The school is pretty clean but old, they try to keep on top of the latest technology, most assignments are done through the computer.
      My overall experience with Union Catholic so far is excellent. The education system is phenomenal! Diversity is very common at Union Catholic and everyone is accepted no matter what race, gender and ethnic background. I wouldn't change nothing in the school because everything is perfect here. You feel like yourself and that's one of the main keys of having an enjoyable high school experience.