My children attended Albertus Magnus High School. I have been happy with their education - the academic environment is challenging, the extra-curricular activities offered are varied -and include a thriving theater and performing arts group, a student newspaper which has garnered national awards, international club, art club, student government (and more) and a wide variety of competitive sports teams. The education coupled with the Christian tradition and the array of activities gave my children a well-rounded education.
The teachers are dedicated to their students. Many also coach teams or moderate clubs after school. They provide "extra help" to students who require it. They don't leave when the bell rings.
Graduates have gone on to top notch schools as well as middle tier schools and also RCC, just as students who have graduated from the New Jersey Catholic schools or the NY public schools. Graduates have received ample scholarships for academic performance and have been awarded significant financial aid awards too.
Albertus tuition is significantly less than their New Jersey Catholic school counterparts.
When deciding on a high school for your child, the best approach is to contact each school under consideration, ask for their college data, read their brochures, check out the websites, talk with teachers, current parents, students, and graduates.
Also arrange for your child to visit for a day to get a feel for the atmosphere. Attend a sports contest, concert, play, or art show. These are usually advertised.
If you and your child are lucky enough to make the "right" decision (best school for your child and it may not necessarily be Albertus Magnus), you will know when he or she says as my student did, "I love Albertus!" read more