Camden Catholic High School Admissions Viewbook 2024-25: Education with Purpose
Education with Purpose.
5 18 22
Miles from Philadelphia
AP Courses + AP Capstone. CCHS is an AP Honor Roll Silver with a Gold Rating in College Credit
Varsity Sports
Hours of service completed by each student, most students perform 80+ hours.
Students
Students receive tuition assistance
Class of 2024 completed at least one AP course during high school
Class of 2024 accepted to first-choice college
Participation in extracurricular activities
$208,333
Average amount earned per student in college scholarships (class of 2024)
$1.83 Million
Donated to the CCHS Annual Fund in 2023-24
$35 Million
Million earned in college scholarships and grants by the class of 2024
Dear Middle School Families:
I welcome you to experience Camden Catholic High School to see how we educate with purpose. I know there are many high school options available, and I also know that once you meet our students and faculty, our coaches and our administrators, you will see why people often remark “there is just something special about Camden Catholic.”
Perhaps that “something special” is the 100-plus year tradition of per forming arts, the student-led retreats, or the incredible work being done in our innovation lab. Put together, I promise you that the Irish experience is one that leads to personal growth, academic success and faith formation. The Camden Catholic graduate is not only well-prepared for college, but they are energized to imagine, create and innovate.
I look for ward to meeting your family soon to share our purpose, and how we can fuel yours!
Ror y Sweeney President Camden Catholic High School
WHAT IS HONOR, FAITH AND LOYALTY?
It is a 137 year tradition founded by the Sisters of Mercy.
It is the Green and White, the Alma Mater, and the Irish plaid.
It is recognizing those who have come before you, and the potential that awaits you.
It is an education with purpose, fueled by faith.
It is prayer ful reflection, and joyous celebration.
It is being a problem-solver, and learning to lead with conviction.
It is loving one’s neighbor, and honoring the diversity in our midst.
It is the Camden Catholic experience.
OUR MISSION
Educating diverse learners since 1887, Camden Catholic develops tomorrow’s innovative leaders steeped in the Catholic tradition of mercy.
DID YOU KNOW...
CCHS is called Camden Catholic because the school was founded in the city of Camden in 1887. However, a fire ravaged most of the structure so the school was rebuilt on a larger campus, where we stand today, in Cherr y Hill.
CCHS is the “Home of the Irish” because along with the Sisters of Mercy, the Brothers of the Holy Cross helped to found Camden Catholic. The mascot was chosen as a nod to the Sisters’ origination in Ireland and the Brothers’ United States headquarters at the University of Notre Dame, which is famously the home of the Fighting Irish.
CCHS students come from public, private and Catholic schools. You do not need to be Catholic to attend Camden Catholic, but ever y student does take 4 years of religion courses, and participates in Christian Ministr y and retreat requirements each year. Despite the “requirement” many CCHS students actually complete more than the required retreats and ser vice hours.
CCHS welcomes students from over 120 communities and 70 middle schools across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Our student body is among the most diverse in the region, mirroring our nation’s highest level universities. The cultural, geographic, economic, racial and academic diversity at Camden Catholic helps our students to grow their world-view and to learn respect, understanding, cooperation and celebration of all of God’s people.
OUR STUDENTS LIVE DIFFERENTLY
CCHS has unique offerings which you will not find at other local high schools, including:
● J-Term: three-day intensive learning session in which students and faculty explore passions and pursue interests outside of the classroom. J-Term provides students with the opportunity to investigate, reflect, and put their intrinsic leadership skills into practice through public speaking, performance and digital/physical projects. 30+ Course topics include: Prosthetics Design, Forensic Science, Screenprinting, Modern Music Theory, The Broadway Experience, and Social Media Marketing
● Design Thinking: a required year-one course in which freshmen learn the principles of innovative and iterative design. In order to prepare students for four years of problem and project based learning, this course sets a strong foundation of 21st century technical, teamwork, project management, and communication skills.
● STEM Research Mentorships: students accepted to the STEM Research Mentorship program pursue a unique project based on their interests. They use problem based learning skills and design thinking to imagine, create, innovate and share their research
● InSpire Internships: concentrations may include athletics, development, marketing and communications, sports medicine, video production. Interested juniors and seniors can apply to be a part of these hands-on, experiential learning opportunities while earning credit
● College Partnerships: guaranteed admission and scholarship partnerships with Saint Joseph's University, The University of Scranton, St. Francis University, Manhattan College, Mount St. Mary’s University and Holy Family University. Students are also guaranteed scholarships to these higher education institutions up to $140,000.
● AP Capstone: innovative and exclusive program that allows students to develop the skills that matter most for college success, such as research, collaboration, and communication. The program consists of two courses taken in sequence: AP® Seminar and AP Research. In AP Seminar, typically taken in 10th or 11th grade, students choose and evaluate complex topics through multiple lenses; identify credibility and bias in sources; and develop arguments in support of a recommendation. In the subsequent AP Research course, students design, execute, present, and defend a yearlong research-based investigation on a topic of individual interest. They build on skills developed in AP Seminar by learning how to understand research methodology; employ ethical research practices; and collect, analyze, and synthesize information to contribute to academic research
● Experiential Learning: students are exposed to learning outside of the classroom with experiences including: annual Europe trip, Canada Tour, and the NextFab maker-space visit. Students also learn from the rich alumni network through our exclusive AlumniFire Network (LinkedIn for CCHS alumni and students)
FAITH ARTS & ATHLETICS
Camden Catholic was founded in the tradition of the Catholic Church and we continue to educate in a faith community. All students of all faiths are welcome at CCHS and we encourage and guide all members to contribute to our Catholic identity and the formation of a faith community which responds to the spiritual life of the students, teachers, staff and parents.
We grow our faith through daily prayer, Mass, reconciliation, retreats and Christian ser vice.
PRAYER
The CCHS community gathers regularly for all-school Mass, as well as offering opportunities for weekly Adoration, Rosar y and Reconciliation.
RETREATS
Class level and more customized student-led retreats are abundantly available for students to assist in growing their faith and reflection opportunities. Options include Kairos, Diversity, Young Men/Women, Catholic Performers for Christ, Catholic Athletes for Christ, and Service Retreats.
SERVICE
As a main pillar of a CCHS education with purpose, Christian service is a requirement that students meet with energy and enthusiasm. More than 60% of CCHS students complete double the amount of required service as they recognize the extreme value in serving others through a mission of mercy
CCHS encourages students to grow and to share their God-given gifts and talents through participation in extracurricular activities Camden Catholic maintains a robust cocurricular arts program, with classes offered in music, choir, theater, digital and fine art and communications. A myriad of arts activities is offered throughout the year with an awardwinning Shakespeare Troupe, the annual Fall Play and Spring Musical, Pep Band, Dance Team, and many opportunities to share, explore and grow fine and digital arts interests.
Irish Athletics competes in South Jersey’s revered Olympic Conference.
A top contender in all 22 Varsity programs, CCHS also offers Freshman and JV participation in many sports to allow ever y student to compete Irish Athletics is an active member of Catholic Athletes for Christ, hosting seasonal retreats and ser vice projects for each team. The annual Greenies Awards event is hosted at the conclusion of each school year to celebrate the Top Plays, Top Athletes and many other creative categories
IN 2024, CCHS GRADUATES EARNED $208,333 PER STUDENT, ON AVERAGE, IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS.
CCHS maintains guaranteed admission and scholarship partnerships with Saint Joseph's University, The University of Scranton, St. Francis University, Manhattan College, Mount St. Mar y’s University and Holy Family University. Students are also guaranteed scholarships to these higher education institutions up to $140,000.
Olivia Stazi '24, a freshman at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, entered Rutgers with 27 credits towards her degree! Olivia is red-shirting on the Scarlet Knights Division I Field Hockey team and she plans to earn her Master's in Psychology at Rutgers during her fifth year, before attending law school. As a student-athlete at a high level, she values this opportunity immensely to enter college one step ahead.
Grant Leahy ‘23, a sophomore at Saint Joseph’s University, was able to fulfill his language requirement due to his AP Spanish classes from CCHS, placing him 8 credits ahead of his classmates. This also allowed him to choose courses for sophomore year ahead of fellow freshmen. Grant is majoring in business analytics and is interning at PHL 17 this year.
I CHOSE CCHS...
PENN CHOSE ME!
UCLA CHOSE ME!
BUCKNELL CHOSE ME!
UNIV. OF VIRGINIA CHOSE ME!
THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY CHOSE ME!
PRINCETON CHOSE ME!
CLEMSON CHOSE ME! VILLANOVA CHOSE ME!
SYRACUSE CHOSE ME!
HAMPTON UNIV. CHOSE ME!
Chigozie Ekeabu ‘23
Brianna Deiwert ‘24
Donaji Mendieta-Silva ‘22
Matt Marino ‘23
Aurelia Harp ‘24
Connor Alvarez ‘23
Bella Moore ‘25
Jack Baylouny ‘23
Gianna Lauria ‘24
Anyah Griffin ‘23
ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST
n Schedule Irish Experience Visit Day (various dates)
n Take Scholarship & Placement Test (required for admission and scholarship awards)
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n Submit Admissions Application (November 15 deadline for scholarship consideration)
n Register for Arts Scholarship Audition
n Await your Acceptance Packet (mailing December!)
*Visit Day, Placement Test, Arts Audition, and Admissions Application are only for 8th graders.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Camden Catholic is pleased to offer generous academic, arts and financial scholarships. Scholarships available include Merit (or per formance-based tuition awards), Arts, and Alumni or named scholarship opportunities. Most of these awards are need-based and require proven academic per formance.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
Approximately 33% of CCHS families receive Tuition Assistance, however, there is a limited amount of tuition assistance available.
Tuition Assistance applications (for the 2025-26 year) are due by Januar y 15, 2025.
Applications received after the deadline will be limited to remaining assistance after disbursement to those who met the deadline. There is a $30 application fee. This fee is from the Diocese of Camden and is a one-time only fee per family. The same application can be applied to multiple schools provided they use the FACTS Grant & Aid Assessment ser vices.
Once your application and documents are received and processed, a tuition aid recommendation will be for warded to Camden Catholic High School. All final tuition assistance decisions including notification of an award amount (if any) will be made by Camden Catholic High School Tuition assistance award letters will be included in the registration packet (incoming freshman only). A student must have been accepted to obtain any tuition assistance.
Any questions call our tuition office at 856-663-2247 Ext. 103.
I couldn’t be more thrilled with the quality of education, support, and love my son has received at CCHS. The connections he has made with staff has been amazing. Thank you all for nurturing, enduring, encouraging, and loving my son. We are really blessed at CCHS.
