Depaul Catholic HS

What Depaul Catholic HS does

DePaul Catholic High School is a private, non-profit, co-educational diocesan college preparatory school serving approximately 500 students in grades 8 through 12 from approximately 80 towns across Northern New Jersey. Founded in 1956 by the Diocese of Paterson and the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, the school operates from a single campus at 1512 Alps Road in Wayne, New Jersey, and offers a Vincentian-Setonian Catholic formation alongside college-preparatory academics. Core academic offerings include standard, Honors, and AP tracks, two Honors Academies (Medical Science; Arts and Humanities), the new NextGen Healthcare Program launching 2026-2027 (preparing students for CMA exam eligibility via collaboration with St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center), and dual-enrollment credit through Seton Hall University's Project Acceleration. Faith and character formation is delivered through Campus Ministry, retreats at every grade level, sacraments, Christian Service, and a Peer Ministry Team; co-curricular life is anchored by 19 athletic teams across Freshman, JV, and Varsity levels, multiple Honor Societies, and summer enrichment and sports camps for grades 3-9.

Commercially, the school runs a subscription-recurring tuition model ($12,500 for 8th grade, $17,500 for grades 9-12, with a $300 discount for full payment by July 1), supplemented by transportation ($1,900 one-way van/bus), unit-priced athletic fees (e.g., Football $600, Cheer $500), summer programs, and advancement/fundraising streams including the DePaul Catholic Fund Annual Appeal (November–May) and the 32nd Annual Golf Classic. Because approximately 80% of students receive academic-merit scholarships or need-based aid through FACTS-managed applications and diocesan partners (Tri-County Scholarship Fund, Catholic Education Trust), the school's net revenue realization is meaningfully below gross-of-aid tuition. Sales-led and event-driven go-to-market is executed through Finalsite-powered enrollment applications, "Spartan for a Day" visits, Open Houses, and Accepted Students Nights.

The technology stack is conventional K-12 edtech: Finalsite for website and enrollment, PowerSchool for the student information system and parent portal, Naviance for college and career planning, FACTS for financial aid and tuition payment plans, DonorPerfect for fundraising, and The Common Application for college submissions. The organization maintains a lean staff of roughly 60 faculty and staff under a recently appointed Principal (Stephen D. Trivino, 2026), and operates with no disclosed funding, no M&A activity, and no proprietary AI/ML capability.

Name

Depaul Catholic HS

Legal name

DePaul Catholic High School

Website

https://depaulcatholic.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DePaul Catholic High School is a non-profit, co-educational diocesan college preparatory school in Wayne, New Jersey, serving approximately 500 students in grades 8-12 from 80 Northern New Jersey towns with rigorous academics, faith formation, 19 athletic teams, and new healthcare and dual-enrollment pathways.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Wayne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue stream from tuition payments. Eighth grade tuition is $12,500/year; grades 9-12 are $17,500/year. Enrollment fee of $400 (non-refundable) and tuition deposit of $400 required. A $300 discount is available for full tuition payment by July 1, 2026.
2. Transportation Services: Optional van/bus transportation to school offered for $1,900 one-way per school year (2026-2027). Requires $100 deposit to reserve spot.
3. Athletic Fees: Sport-specific participation fees. Football costs $600, Cheerleading costs $500 for Fall 2026 season.
4. Annual Appeal / DePaul Catholic Fund: Annual fundraising campaign running November through May. Funds support Financial Aid, Academic Merit Scholarships, Athletics, Clubs, Capital Investments, and Unrestricted Donations for operating expenses.
5. Summer Enrichment Programs: Summer programs for students entering grades 3-9 and rising seniors. Courses include PSAT/SAT Review Workshop ($150), HSPT Review Workshop ($125), and Common Application Workshop ($125).
6. Summer Sports Camps: Sports camps staffed by coaching staff for participants entering grades 3-9. Week-long camps range from $200-$300. Football and Basketball full-day camps include optional $40 lunch.
7. Golf Classic Event: Annual 32nd Golf Classic fundraiser. Foursome: $1,400, Individual: $350, Dinner Only: $75. Includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, and dinner at Knoll Golf Club West.
8. Dual Enrollment (Seton Hall University): Partnership with Seton Hall University for Project Acceleration dual enrollment courses. Students earn college credits through approved AP and Honors courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DePaul Catholic High School is a private, co-educational Catholic college-preparatory institution that delivers secondary education for grades 9-12 plus an 8th Grade Prep program to approximately 500 students from 80 Northern New Jersey towns. Core offerings combine a rigorous college-prep curriculum (College Prep, Honors, AP, and Seton Hall dual-enrollment courses), Catholic faith formation through Campus Ministry and Christian Service, 19 interscholastic athletic teams, and specialized pathways including the new NextGen Healthcare Program (2026-2027) for CMA certification, the Honors Academies (Medical Science and Arts & Humanities), summer enrichment courses, and summer sports camps.

Product overview

DePaul Catholic High School is a co-educational diocesan college preparatory institution serving approximately 500 students in Grades 9-12 plus an 8th Grade Prep Program from 80 towns. The school offers a unified college preparatory curriculum combined with Catholic faith formation, Christian Service programs, competitive athletics across 19 teams, and diverse co-curricular activities. Key programmatic offerings include the NextGen Healthcare Program (launching 2026-2027 for CMA exam preparation), Honors Academies (Academy of Medical Science and Academy of Arts and Humanities), Seton Hall University Dual Enrollment through Project Acceleration, and Summer Enrichment Programs for grades 3-9 through rising seniors. The school operates via Finalsite-powered digital platforms for enrollment, PowerSchool for student information, Naviance for college/career planning, and FACTS for financial aid management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Co-educational College Preparatory High School (Grades 9-12) Private co-educational Catholic college-preparatory high school program for grades 9-12 serving approximately 500 students from 80 Northern New Jersey towns, with a rigorous curriculum (College Prep, Honors, AP levels), Catholic faith formation, Christian Service, Campus Ministry, 19 interscholastic athletic teams, and comprehensive college counseling through Naviance.
• 8th Grade Prep Program A transition-year program for incoming 8th-grade students offering courses in Theology, English, History, Math, Science, World Languages (Italian & Spanish), Fine & Performing Arts, Woodworking, and Physical Education & Wellness. Tuition: $12,500 per year.
• NextGen Healthcare Program A specialized healthcare career pathway for students pursuing healthcare careers, providing academic coursework co-taught with St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center professionals to prepare students to sit for the Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination by senior year.
• Summer Enrichment Program Summer courses taught by DePaul Catholic educators for students entering grades 3-9 and rising seniors, including PSAT/SAT Review Workshop ($150), HSPT Review Workshop ($125), and Common Application Workshop ($125).
• Summer Sports Camps Week-long sports camps staffed by DePaul Catholic coaching staff for students entering grades 3-9. Football and Basketball full-day camps include optional lunch add-on.
• Seton Hall University Project Acceleration Dual Enrollment Dual enrollment program in partnership with Seton Hall University allowing students to earn college credits through approved AP and Honors courses including AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Psychology, AP US History, and Honors English, Language (Italian, Spanish), Human Anatomy & Physiology, Theology, and US History courses.
• Honors Academies (Academy of Medical Science and Academy of Arts and Humanities) Honors Academies program offering two specialized tracks — the Academy of Medical Science (preparation for healthcare-related college majors and careers) and the Academy of Arts and Humanities (accelerated arts and humanities education) — for high-achieving students.
• Transportation Services Optional regional van and bus transportation service for the 2026-2027 school year at $1,900 one-way, serving families across approximately a dozen Northern New Jersey towns to broaden access to the school's enrollment area.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 500 students served from 80 towns
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• St. Joseph's Wayne Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaboration for the NextGen Healthcare Program launching 2026-2027. Board-certified healthcare professionals from St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center work with DePaul Catholic faculty to teach courses preparing students for Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) examination eligibility by senior year. Provides real-world clinical insight alongside academic instruction.
• Seton Hall UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership through Seton Hall University's Project Acceleration program. DePaul Catholic students can earn college credits through approved AP and Honors courses including AP English Literature, AP Environmental Science, AP European History, AP Psychology, AP US History, various Honors English, Language (Italian, Spanish), Science (Human Anatomy & Physiology), Theology, and US History courses. This partnership enhances college preparedness and provides cost savings on higher education.
• Tri-County Scholarship FundsupportingOthersNeed-based scholarship program affiliated with the Diocese of Paterson. Based on family income, administered through FACTS application. DePaul Catholic administers applications but does not make recipient decisions. Deadline February 15, 2026. Recipients notified in May.
• Catholic Education TrustsupportingOthersTuition assistance awarded by the Diocese of Paterson. Emailed directly to families residing in Paterson and Passaic. Applications open December, deadline in April. Recipients notified in May.
• NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association)supportingOthersDePaul Catholic provides NCAA resources for student-athletes interested in participating in Division I or II athletics. School counseling department administers NCAA Clearinghouse information and student athlete guide. Helps students navigate eligibility requirements for collegiate sports.
• FACTS ManagementsupportingTechnology or IntegrationThird-party financial aid application management service used by DePaul Catholic for processing need-based financial aid applications. Families complete FACTS application online. Also handles tuition payment plans.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Academy of the Holy Angels: Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school in Demarest, NJ with comparable Northern NJ catchment, college-prep curriculum, athletics scale, and diocesan sponsorship. Competitor for families seeking a Catholic college-prep option in the region.
• Saint Joseph Regional High School: Catholic college-preparatory high school in Montvale, NJ; recent direct feeder of DePaul's incoming principal. Operates in the same Northern New Jersey market and competes for the same Catholic-prep-seeking families with similar curriculum, athletics, and tuition structure.
• Delbarton School: Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in Morristown, NJ. Comparable college-prep rigor (AP/Honors), athletic breadth (19+ teams), and Northern NJ family demographic; competes directly with DePaul for college-prep-bound Catholic families in the region.
• Red Bank Catholic High School: Co-educational Catholic college-preparatory high school in Red Bank, NJ with comparable tuition, athletics scale, and 8th-grade feeder pipeline. Operates in the same regulatory (diocesan) and competitive (private Catholic) frame as DePaul.
• Mount Saint Dominic Academy: Catholic all-girls college-preparatory school in Caldwell, NJ. Overlaps with DePaul on tuition scale, college-prep rigor, Northern NJ family demographic, and diocesan sponsorship; competes for the same Catholic-prep-bound families in the region.
• Don Bosco Prep: Catholic all-boys college-preparatory high school in Ramsey, NJ. Strong overlap in athletic scale (multi-level teams), Vincentian/Salesian heritage, Northern NJ draw, and feeder competition with DePaul for the same regional Catholic families.
• Pope John XXIII Regional High School: Co-educational Catholic college-preparatory high school in Sparta, NJ serving a similar Northern New Jersey family demographic. Closest comparable in structure (co-ed, diocesan-affiliated, college-prep focus) and competes with DePaul for the same 8th-grade transition market.
• Bergen Catholic High School: Catholic all-boys college-preparatory high school in Oradell, NJ. Overlaps with DePaul in athletic culture, college-prep rigor, diocesan sponsorship, and Northern NJ draw from the same 80-town catchment area.
• Seton Hall Preparatory School: Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in West Orange, NJ. Direct overlap with DePaul on the Seton Hall University dual-enrollment pathway (Project Acceleration) and competes for college-prep-bound Catholic families across Northern NJ.
• Christian Brothers Academy: Catholic all-boys college-preparatory school in Lincroft, NJ with comparable athletic scale, Catholic heritage, and tuition structure. Competes with DePaul in the same regional market for college-prep Catholic families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/depaulcatholic
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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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