St. Vincent Academy

228 West Market Street

Newark, NJ 07103

9 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Submitted by student on April 30, 2022

Before I start the review I would say what I like about the school:-They have a very good community-The teachers are really there for you-They have a great forensics, science and health industry departmentSad to say that my experience at St. Vincent Academy has not been good. The school is not accessible for people who are in wheelchairs,(there is only one elevator and no ramps) no special education or anything for deaf/hard of hearing students or visually impaired students. This is a problem not only for students but also for parents some girls are raised by their parents or grandparents who are disabled and needs those accommodations in order to be at school events. Another thing is that they are so strict, I understand it is a religious school but we can’t even wear shoes other than sneakers (even if there is extreme weather) for dress down days, we can’t use our phones even though seniors have them on their person which doesn’t make sense in my opinion, I think a way they could improve is that they should have a student lounge where we could eat, use our phones/technology, play video games etc. the schools decor also needs some changing in my opinion they need to renovate the old building especially since it doesn’t have air conditioningMost of the teachers are also very mean, they gossip about the students which I feel like should be against school policy, some of the teachers also seem to want to hand out detentions instead of actually giving warnings or hearing the students out, some of them also can not teach the subjects well, I wish they would make room for teachers of color since most of the student body is Black/non white latinas, POC teachers in general would be able to relate to the student body and would teach in a way that’s more understanding for them. the school also doesn’t have performing arts programs which is a big problem as well for some children that is a release of energy and it inspires them to create and perform, ashame that they don’t have that we also don’t have dances with our brother school or nearby boy schools, they never let us actually meet boys and young girls need to not just for romance but also for friendships it is good to have friends of the opposite sex and opens your worldview. , I would advise parents to please think twice before sending their daughter here and if she really needs an environment like this, some students do need it and some students do not and if they don’t it won’t work out well
Submitted by other on February 25, 2020

SVA is a supportive, yet challenging, environment for young women. It seeks to shape their character and hearts, as well as educate their minds.
Submitted by student on August 02, 2017

Absolutely Amazing. It was a blessing to be enrolled into this school.
Submitted by parent on December 09, 2014

Do NOT send your child to this school unless she is not a transfer student form another state. I moved my daughter from a private all girls school in New York to New Jersey and they made her write and essay about why she wants to be apart of their school and she did and when we had the appointment to go to the school they said they were going to review her grades and state test scores and they will call us back. They called back a day later saying "Oh how her essay was well written and her grades are excellent but we do not have room for her." If they did not have room why act like they were going to accept her then? I was even recommended to to take her to this school and this is what they did. I had the money and everything nothing was wrong. They were nasty rude people.
Submitted by other on March 11, 2014

As a parent, I feel that this school is not right for my daughter. Some of the teachers are very rude & disrespectful to my daughter as if they have a right to. They also show favoritism to some of there students
Submitted by student on November 05, 2013

My School is St Vincents Academy Newark NJ. This school was and still is one of the best schools around. I loved SVA and my experience there. The Freshman team, Ms. A, Ms. Cap, Ms Anicarico (not sure I'm spelling that correctly lol" were awesome! I graduated in 1986 and in 2003 My neice decided to attend SVA and guess what? The freshman team was still there! OMG! Those ladies were and are dedicated to the young ladies they teach. I loved it at SVA.
Submitted by other on June 23, 2013

I'll admit, I wasn't too keen on being in my first all-girl school. In all my years until a freshman at Saint Vincent Academy, I went to a co-ed school. Now finishing my freshman year I have to say, it was the best year and I couldn't even have imagined to experience. It was easy at first(to me), but soon got bumpy and challenging.The freshman teachers are forward, loving, and are motivators. They pushed us forward to make ourselves more than what we already were. Some of the teachers even went to the school, so they understand how we feel! On the other hand, they don't want us to give up and put less effort when we have so much potential.I love this school and I'm positive that your daughter would as well :)!
Submitted by student on June 21, 2013

As a current student of Saint Vincent Academy, I am learning many things and growing everyday. I love that the teachers care and push you to your goals. I do wish we could have more young teachers but I love every single one of them. I love Saint Vincent Academy and I cannot wait for my sophomore year!
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2013

I had 2 daughters attend SVA. They hated it at first because of the all girl factor, but their social lives were not lacking so everything worked out. I have to say at times I wanted to pull them out because some of the Administrators speak to the parents as if we were the students. At the end of the day, I'm glad we didn't pull them out because I can tell how far my daughters have come compared to their other peers. It is a great school; however, you must practice patience with the Administrators. It's their way or the highway! Which is good on one hand, but no flexibility on the other.....I have no regrets. Both girls are doing great in college.