Catholic high school in Riverside, NJ with specialized support for learning differences and ADD/ADHD in college-prep setting
Holy Cross Preparatory Academy is a Catholic high school (grades 9–12) in Riverside, NJ that serves students with diverse learning needs, including those with learning differences and ADD/ADHD. The school offers dedicated support programs designed to help students with these diagnoses succeed in a college-preparatory environment. With an average class size of 17 and a faculty where 40% hold advanced degrees, students receive personalized attention alongside rigorous academics.
The school balances structured academics with comprehensive support services. Students can access learning difference programs and ADD/ADHD support while pursuing a full range of AP courses, honors classes, and a robust selection of extracurricular activities including sports, arts, clubs, and Special Olympics participation. This combination allows students with learning disabilities to develop resilience and leadership skills in an inclusive, faith-based community.
Holy Cross enrolls approximately 300 students and charges $12,600 yearly tuition (including fees). The school maintains rolling admissions with a November 1 deadline, and 45% of students receive financial aid. For more information about learning support services and accommodations, families are encouraged to contact Admissions Director Mrs. Deb Eckenhoff at (856) 461-5400 or visit hcprep.org.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students300
Class Size17:1 ratio
Tuition$12,600
Fin. Aid45% receive aid
Est.1957
DeadlineNov. 1 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Cognia
School Information
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,600 |
| Tuition Notes | Includes fees. |
| Total Students | 300 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 40 |
| Average Class Size | 17 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Mrs. Deb Eckenhoff |
| Admissions Associate | Ms. Anastasia Korbal |
| Admission Deadline | Nov. 1 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 45 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 21 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
AP Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus ABAP Calculus BCAP ChemistryAP Computer Science PrinciplesAP European HistoryAP Language & CompositionAP Literature & CompositionAP MacroeconomicsAP PreCalculusAP PsychologyAP StatisticsAP United States History
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Cheering · Cross Country · Dance · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Track and Field · Volleyball · Weightlifting · Winter Track · Wrestling · Show More (2) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Campus Ministry · Debate · Key Club · Mock Trial · Multicultural Club · National Honor Society · Recycling · Social Media Club · Special Olympics · Sports Management · Student Government · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Art Club · Computer-Aided Drawing · Dance (I · II · III · and IV) · Dance Team · Fall Play · Graphic Design (I and II) · Honors Art · Pep Band · Photography · Spring Musical · Studio Art (I · II · III · and IV) · Theater Program |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · Cognia |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |
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