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The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

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The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension]: Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews]: FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B+
Matriculation C
Academics B+
Extracurriculars A+
Community A+
Reviews A-
Paramus Catholic High School, as a school based upon faith in Jesus Christ, we will infuse authentic Catholic teaching into all of our curriculum, culture, daily operations, spirtual life,and witness. As a college preparatory school, we will challenge our students with an interdisciplinary curriculum brought to life by a talented and devoted faculty using the latest computer, science, and audio-visual technologies. As a large school, we will design and operate our procedures to ensure that each students benefits from a deep level of affirmation, support services, and our clear expectations.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$13500
Enrollment
1300
International Students
1%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:11
Endowment
$18 millions
AP
24
Average SAT Score
1260
Class Size
20

Matriculation

(2014-2017)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
#4 Stanford University 1 +
#9 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#12 Northwestern University 1 +
#14 Brown University 1 +
#15 Cornell University 1 +
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#21 Georgetown University 1 +
#23 Carnegie Mellon University 1 +
#23 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#23 University of Southern California 1 +
#27 Wake Forest University 1 +
#29 University of Michigan 1 +
#30 Boston College 1 +
#30 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 +
#32 New York University 1 +
#34 Brandeis University 1 +
#36 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#37 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#41 Boston University 1 +
#41 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#41 Tulane University 1 +
LAC #9 United States Naval Academy 1 +
#47 Northeastern University 1 +
#47 Penn State University Park 1 +
#51 University of Miami 1 +
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#52 Pepperdine University 1 +
#57 George Washington University 1 +
#60 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#61 Clemson University 1 +
#61 Purdue University 1 +
#61 Syracuse University 1 +
#66 Fordham University 1 +
#66 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#70 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 +
#72 Rutgers University 1 +
#75 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#75 Michigan State University 1 +
#75 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 +
#75 University of Delaware 1 +
#75 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#82 University of Iowa 1 +
#89 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
LAC #19 Colgate University 1 +
#96 University of Alabama 1 +
#99 Drexel University 1 +
#99 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
LAC #32 Bucknell University 1 +
LAC #37 Lafayette College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2014-2017 2014-2015 Total
All schools 48 57
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1 + 2
#5 Yale University 1 + 1 + 2
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Brown University 1 + 1
#9 Northwestern University 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 1 + 1 + 2
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1 + 2
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1 + 2
#18 Vanderbilt University 1 + 1
#18 Dartmouth College 1 + 1
#20 University of Notre Dame 1 + 1
#21 University of Michigan 1 + 1 + 2
#22 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1 + 1
#22 Georgetown University 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Emory University 1 + 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#28 University of Southern California 1 + 1 + 2
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 + 1
#28 University of Florida 1 + 1
#28 University of California: Davis 1 + 1
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 + 1
#35 New York University 1 + 1 + 2
#35 University of California: Santa Barbara 1 + 1
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 + 1
#39 Boston College 1 + 1 + 2
#40 University of Washington 1 + 1
#40 Rutgers University 1 + 1 + 2
#43 Boston University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Lehigh University 1 + 1
#47 Wake Forest University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1 + 1 + 2
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1
#47 Penn State University Park 1 + 1 + 2
#52 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1 + 2
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1
#53 Northeastern University 1 + 1 + 2
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1 + 2
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 + 1
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Brandeis University 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Michigan State University 1 + 1 + 2
#61 Purdue University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 George Washington University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 Syracuse University 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Miami 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 + 1 + 2
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 + 1 + 2
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1
#73 Tulane University 1 + 1 + 2
#73 SUNY University at Binghamton 1 + 1
#76 Stevens Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#76 University of Delaware 1 + 1 + 2
#76 Pepperdine University 1 + 1
#76 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 + 1
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#86 Clemson University 1 + 1
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#93 University of Iowa 1 + 1
#93 Baylor University 1 + 1
#96 University of Alabama 1 + 1 + 2
#98 Drexel University 1 + 1 + 2
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 + 1
#105 American University 1 + 1
#115 SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry 1 + 1
#133 University of Vermont 1 + 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2014-2017 2014-2015 Total
All schools 4 6
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 + 1
#4 Wellesley College 1 + 1
#21 Colgate University 1 + 1
#22 United States Military Academy 1 + 1
#23 Oberlin College 1 + 1
#25 University of Richmond 1 + 1
#30 Bucknell University 1 + 1
#30 Lafayette College 1 + 1
#35 Occidental College 1 + 1
#63 Gettysburg College 1 + 1

Academics

AP

(24)
Biology
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Italian Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Italian Language and Culture
Spanish Language and Culture
Spanish Literature and Culture
United States History
World History
English Language and Composition
Physics 1
Statistics
French Language and Culture
European History
Physics 2
Psychology
Calculus AB
Computer Science A
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
United States Government and Politics
Art History
Music Theory
Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Sports

(17)
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
Baseball
Basketball
Bowling
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Dance
American Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(51)
艺术俱乐部
天⽂学会
⼤使和外交官
⽣物学会
百老汇俱乐部
防癌症协会
艺术俱乐部
天⽂学会
⼤使和外交官
⽣物学会
百老汇俱乐部
防癌症协会
国际象棋俱乐部
音乐会乐队
合唱团演唱会
戏剧制作
环境俱乐部
电影节
法国旅游
法国俱乐部
国际语⾔俱乐部
企业荣誉社会
爱尔兰俱乐部
意⼤利俱乐部
意⼤利旅⾏
日本俱乐部
爵⼠乐队
⽂学杂志
礼仪合唱团和乐队
牧歌合唱团
步操乐队
数学联赛
模拟审判
国会
模拟联合国
多⽂化俱乐部
音乐制作
国家荣誉协会
报纸/博客俱乐部
圣骑⼠Palooza才艺表演
朋辈调解
PNN圣骑⼠新闻⽹
诗社
智⼒问答
修养队
机器⼈俱乐部
科学联赛
合唱团演出
西班牙俱乐部
学⽣会
辅导
极限飞盘
视频制作
视频年鉴
重量房/调理
年鉴
瑜伽俱乐部
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Arts

(19)
Band
Choir
Dance
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Band
Choir
Dance
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Piano
Voice
Art History
Computer Graphic
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Portfolio
Studio Art
Video Production
Art
Design
Rock
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Contact Info

http://www.paramuscatholic.com/
425 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ 07652
201-445-4466
admissions@paramus-catholic.org
New Jersey

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: Grades 9-12
Urban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1965
Campus Size: 27 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China
Other Accepted Scores: TOEFL,SSAT,TOEFL J

Frequently Ask Questions about Paramus Catholic High School

Tell me a bit about Paramus Catholic High School.
Paramus Catholic High School is Co-ed private day school located in New Jersey, US. It was founded 1965 , and currently has about 1300 students, 1.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.paramuscatholic.com/.
Does Paramus Catholic High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Paramus Catholic High School is offering 24 AP courses.

Paramus Catholic High School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Paramus Catholic High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2014-2017, some students attended Princeton University, Yale University, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania and Dartmouth College.
What is the application requirement for Paramus Catholic High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Paramus Catholic High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Paramus Catholic High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Paramus Catholic High School in 2024 is $13,500 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@paramus-catholic.org .
Where is Paramus Catholic High School located?
Paramus Catholic High School is located in the State of New Jersey of USA. The closest major city is New York, which is about 15 miles away from school. Most families can choose JFK aireport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Paramus Catholic High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Paramus Catholic High School is among the most popular schools, within top 323 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Paramus Catholic High School has been favorited by 52 users.
How to start with an application with Paramus Catholic High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Paramus Catholic High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Paramus Catholic High School’s official site: http://www.paramuscatholic.com/ or call them at 201-445-4466.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Paramus Catholic High School?
Yes, here are few: Holmstead School, The Frisch School and The David Gregory School.

The closest major city is New York. You can find out more schools near New York here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Paramus Catholic High School?
The overall rating for Paramus Catholic High School is B+.

The section ratings of Paramus Catholic High School are:
C for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

New York, New York
New York City, often referred to as NYC, is the most populous city in the United States with a 2020 population of 8.8 million. It is the cultural, financial, and entertainment hub of the world, renowned for its iconic landmarks like Times Square, Central Park, and the Statue of Liberty. The city is home to global institutions such as the United Nations and Wall Street. Known for its diversity and vibrant arts scene, New York City plays a crucial role in shaping international commerce, politics, and culture.
Population (2022) 8,363,710
Cost of Living Higher than average 146%
Nearby Airport JFK aireport

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