Catholic High School Graduates Excel

In May and June, a total of 1,259 students graduated from Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Camden, with over $100 million in scholarships and grants awarded to students.

A total of 1,204 of the graduates (96%) will attend college in the fall. Some others will go on to serve in the U.S. military.

The schools boasted several National Merit Award recipients including a National Merit Finalist and 17 National Merit Scholarship Commended students, as well as many other scholarship awards and special recognitions.

1,027 graduates came from high schools connected to the diocese: Gloucester Catholic (Gloucester), St. Joseph (Hammonton), Sacred Heart (Vineland), Wildwood Catholic (Wildwood), Camden Catholic (Cherry Hill), Paul VI (Haddon Township) and Holy Spirit (Absecon).

Also, 232 graduates were enrolled in two private Catholic schools: Bishop Eustace Preparatory School (Pennsauken) and Our Lady of Mercy Academy (Newfield).  Data from St. Augustine Preparatory School, a private Catholic high school in Richland, is not included in these figures.

 

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