Hudson Catholic Regional High School
Address
Map
790 Bergen Avenue

Jersey City
,
(Hudson County)
,
New Jersey
07306

United States
Coordinates40°43′33″N 74°4′1″W / 40.72583°N 74.06694°W / 40.72583; -74.06694
Information
TypePrivate, co-education
MottoSign of Faith
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Patron saint(s)Saint John de la Salle
Established1964
OversightArchdiocese of Newark
NCES School ID00862314[5]
PrincipalTerence Matthews[1]
Faculty36.5 FTEs[5]
Grades9–12
Enrollment512 (as of 2021–22)[5]
Student to teacher ratio14.0:1[5]
Campus typeUrban
Color(s)Black and
Gold[4]
Athletics13 varsity sports
Athletics conferenceHudson County Interscholastic League (general)
North Jersey Super Football Conference (football)
Team nameHawks[4]
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[3]
NewspaperThe Commentator
YearbookThe Hawk
School fees$750[2]
Tuition$10,700 (for 2022–23)[2]
Websitewww.hudsoncatholic.org

Hudson Catholic Regional High School is a regional four-year co-educational University-preparatory Catholic high school in Jersey City, in Hudson County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. The school was established in 1964 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark,[6] and currently serves young men and young women in ninth through twelfth grades. The high school was conducted by the De La Salle Christian Brothers of the Baltimore District, later the District of Eastern North America, from its inception until 2008; the remaining Brothers were withdrawn in the summer of 2012, leaving the school entirely in the hands of the Archdiocesan education office.[7] The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools since 1972.[3]

As of the 2021–22 school year, the school had an enrollment of 512 students and 36.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 14.0:1. The school's student body was 28.9% (148) Hispanic, 28.7% (147) White, 25.6% (131) Black, 9.4% (48) Asian and 7.4% (38) two or more races.[5]

History

In 1958, Archbishop Thomas Boland announced a campaign to build additional high schools throughout the four counties of the Archdiocese of Newark. To help achieve this goal, he requested the De La Salle Christian Brothers to administer Hudson Catholic Regional High School for boys, one of seven such high schools owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. Catholic teaching and values are integrated into each educational activity, program, curricular and extra-curricular program at Hudson Catholic.

The Bergen Avenue location of the school was formerly the site of the Jersey City Armory. In the eighteenth century the site was the home of Jane Tuers, a member of the Van Rypen family and an American Revolutionary War heroine. Today the adjacent area is known as McGinley Square.

While the school was under construction in 1964, St. Patrick's Parish hosted Hudson Catholic's first class of 143 students. In the following year, students moved into the partially completed school building. On April 20, 1968, Bishop Martin Stanton officiated at the laying of the cornerstone and the blessing of the school facilities. In June of that year, Archbishop Boland presided at the school's first commencement ceremonies and presented diplomas to 109 graduates.

2008 proposed closing

On April 11, 2008, Hudson Catholic announced that the school was to close on June 30, 2008, due to declining enrollment and a rising deficit.[8] A campaign was started to save Hudson Catholic Regional High School led by current students, alumni, faculty, and the surrounding community. On May 7, 2008, it was announced at a meeting that $500,000 was raised and the school would stay open.[9]

Post-2008

There were about 320 students in the fall of 2008.[10] The school became coeducational in 2009.[11]

The Brothers of the Christian Schools

From the time of its founding in 1964, Hudson Catholic was staffed by De La Salle Christian Brothers, a religious congregation of men in the Catholic Church who are devoted exclusively to the education of young people. The Brothers of the Christian Schools, as St. John Baptist de la Salle's followers came to be known, live in a prayerful community in a residence on campus. The "FSC" designation after the name of Brothers (as listed in the directory) is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase for Brothers of the Christian Schools. They take vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. They are not priests, since St. La Salle wanted them to consider teaching as their only vocation in life and as an indication of their commitment to young people. The Brothers ended their service to Hudson Catholic in July 2012.

Academics

Students who attend Hudson Catholic are required to take four years of both Religion and English, in addition to three years of Science, History and Mathematics. Only two years are required for a Modern Language and Physical Education. However students do take more than the required years of the school's set academic requirements. The average class size is 26 students.

The school year is divided into two semesters, each having two quarterly marking periods. Mid-terms are administered at the conclusion of the first semester in late January and Finals are administered at the conclusion of the second semester in early June.

Faculty

75% of the Hudson Catholic faculty have master's degrees, while one member possesses a Doctorate and two others a PhD. The 43 teaching faculty members share 49 Master's degrees and three members of the faculty are also adjunct professors at area colleges.

De La Salle Scholars Program

The De La Salle Scholars Program is a comprehensive and integrated 4-year program intended to provide a scholarly, liberal education. The requirements are designed to meet the special needs of the academically gifted student. Accelerated content, in-depth study, small group discussion, interdisciplinary approaches and experimental learning opportunities are integral parts of the Scholars Program.

Student participants De La Salle Scholars are a select group of students who commit themselves to the pursuit of truth and knowledge. These scholars are expected to be active learners who take responsibility for their education.

Student selection Students are selected for the Scholars Program based on their overall intellectual ability as demonstrated by their grammar school grade point average, their high school entrance test scores, and recommendations provided by a teacher and/or counselor. Eighth grade students who select Hudson Catholic Regional High School as one of their choices for secondary education and who meet the criteria will be invited to join the Scholars Program. The invitation is accompanied by a scholarship offer of no less than $1000.00.

Program requirements

Program goals

Extra-curricular activities

At Hudson Catholic, students are strongly encouraged to become involved in one or more of the extra-curricular activities and/or sports sponsored by the school, which include: Amnesty International, Biology Club, The Commentator, Drama Club (the Hawk Drama Society), Filipino-American Club, French Club, Hawk Yearbook, Lasallian Youth Group, Music Club (School Choir), National Honor Society, Peer Ministry, Spanish Club, Student Government, Technology Club, History Club, Anime/Manga Club, Madden Club, Ebony Club, Chemistry Club, Math Club, Model United Nations, Mock Trial, and just newly added a Forensics club.

Athletics

The Hudson Catholic Regional High School Hawks[4] compete in the Hudson County Interscholastic League, which is comprised of public and private high schools in Hudson County and operates under the supervision of the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association.[12][13] With 364 students in grades 10-12, the school was classified by the NJSIAA for the 2019–20 school year as Non-Public B for most athletic competition purposes, which included schools with an enrollment of 37 to 366 students in that grade range (equivalent to Group I for public schools).[14] The football team competes in the United Blue division of the North Jersey Super Football Conference, which includes 112 schools competing in 20 divisions, making it the nation's biggest football-only high school sports league.[15][16] The school was classified by the NJSIAA as Non-Public Group A (equivalent to Group II for public schools) for football for 2022–2024, which included schools with 225 to 723 students.[17]

In addition to intramural sports, interscholastic teams sponsored by Hudson Catholic include:[4]

The boys' basketball team won the Group A state championship in 1976, defeating Holy Spirit High School in the tournament final.[18] The Hawks also won Hudson County Interscholastic Athletic Association League in 2011, 2012,

The Hudson Catholic hockey team won the parochial state hockey championship in 2000, defeating Seton Hall Preparatory School by a score of 2–1, and then defeated Bayonne High School by a 4–2 margin to win the Tournament of Champions.[19] The team won the Handchen Cup in 1987, 1988, 1994.[20]

The boys wrestling team won the North Jersey Non-Public Group B state title in 2008 and 2009.[21]

In 2013, the baseball team won its first state title, finishing the season with a 19–10 record and defeating St. Joseph High School by a score of 7–0 in the Non-Public B tournament championship game.[22]

The boys track team won the indoor relay championship in Non-Public Group B in 2015, 2016 and 2020.[23]

The boys soccer team won the Non-Public B North state sectional final against Montclair Kimberley Academy in a 1-0 victory in 2016.[24] The team is coached by Lou Ken-Kwofie.

The girls basketball team won the Hudson County Tournament in 2018 defeating Bayonne High School by a score of 55-42.[citation needed]

The girls volleyball team won the Hudson County Tournament in 2015 defeating Secaucus High School by a score of 2-1. The team won the Hudson County Tournament in 2016 defeating Secaucus High School by a score of 2-0. The team won the Hudson County Tournament in 2018 defeating Secaucus High School by a score of 2-0. The 2019 team repeated as Hudson County Tournament, again defeating Secaucus High School by a score of 2-0. The team won another Hudson County Tournament in 2021 defeating Union City High School by a score of 2-0.[citation needed]

The 2016 softball team won the Hudson County Tournament, the program's first, defeating Kearny High School in the championship gameby a score of 15-0.[25] The Hawks won the Hudson County Tournament in 2020, defeating Bayonne High School by a score of 5-1.[26]

Guidance counseling

Br. David S. Baginski, FSC Guidance Center is an integral part of the Hudson Catholic campus. Located on the first floor, the Guidance Center is one of the busiest rooms on the campus. Contained within are two Counseling Offices, the College Placement Office and The Learning Center for Compensatory Education and Supplemental Instruction.

A full-time counselor runs the College Placement Office. In addition to the various catalogs, brochures, and viewbooks that are available, the room is equipped with high-speed cable Internet which enables the students to take virtual tours of college campuses, as well as apply on-line when applicable. A TV/VCR is available to view the video library of colleges and universities.

Three counselors are assigned to the freshman, sophomore and junior classes. The counselors coordinate school programs and events such as the SAT's, college fairs, career days, financial aid seminars and study skills workshops.

Technology

As of the 2006–07 school year, Hudson Catholic is the home to 200+ Pentium computers, three computer labs, High–speed wireless cable internet, Virtual Reality Unit, Mini-networks in labs, Video microscopy, Electronic balances, Digital microscopes, Level 3 SMART classroom (Biology Lab), and ten Smart Boards.

Notable alumni

Notable faculty

References

  1. ^ Faculty and Staff Directory, Hudson Catholic Regional High School. Accessed October 8, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Tuition and Fees, Hudson Catholic Regional High School. Accessed February 3, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Hudson Catholic Regional High School, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary and Secondary Schools. Accessed February 3, 2022.
  4. ^ a b c d Hudson Catholic Regional High School, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed October 20, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d e School data for Hudson Catholic Regional High School, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed November 1, 2023.
  6. ^ Hudson County Catholic High Schools, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. Accessed March 1, 2023.
  7. ^ Staff. "Brothers of the Christian Schools to Close its Community at Hudson Catholic Regional High School", Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, District of North America, July 5, 2012. Accessed July 16, 2012. "For forty-eight years the Brothers have been privileged to minister alongside their colleagues at Hudson Catholic as administrators, teachers, and staff. As a result of personnel restructuring within the school for the 2012–13 academic year, various faculty and staff changes will be implemented. The impact of these changes causes the Brothers to conclude that a viable Brothers' community can no longer be maintained at Hudson Catholic."
  8. ^ Fink, Jason. "Hudson Catholic to close", The Jersey Journal, April 12, 2008. Accessed April 14, 2008. "Hudson Catholic Regional High School in Jersey City will close at the end of this school year, a spokesman for the Archdiocese of Newark confirmed last night."
  9. ^ "Answered Prayers, Alumni surpass goal by $108G to save school", The Jersey Journal. Accessed May 8, 2008.
  10. ^ Sibayan, Reena Rose (September 9, 2008). "Hudson Catholic starts new school year after almost closing". NJ.com. Retrieved June 24, 2020. About 320 students sat gym knowing that their ranks will be bolstered next year when girls will be admitted for the first time.
  11. ^ "A troubling decade for Catholic high schools in Hudson County". Nj.com. March 23, 2017. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
  12. ^ Member Schools, Hudson County Interscholastic League. Accessed August 11, 2017.
  13. ^ League & Conference Officers/Affiliated Schools 2020-2021, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed October 20, 2020.
  14. ^ NJSIAA General Public School Classifications 2019–2020, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed November 20, 2020.
  15. ^ Cooper, Darren. "Here's what we know about the new Super Football Conference 2020 schedule", The Record, July 23, 2020. Accessed March 22, 2021. "The Super Football Conference (SFC) is a 112-team group, the largest high school football-only conference in America, and is comprised of teams from five different counties."
  16. ^ Cooper, Darren. "NJ football: Super Football Conference revised schedules for 2020 regular season", The Record, July 23, 2020. Accessed March 22, 2021. "The Super Football Conference has 112 teams that will play across 20 divisions."
  17. ^ Football Public School Classifications 2022–2024, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 1, 2023.
  18. ^ NJSIAA Boys Basketball Championship History, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed August 10, 2023.
  19. ^ Staff. "Kings of the ice: Hudson Catholic captures state hockey Tournament of Champions title", The Hudson Reporter, March 25, 2000. Accessed July 16, 2012. "The Hawks first upset Seton Hall Prep, 2–1, to capture the NJSIAA Parochial state championship. Then, two nights later, the Hawks took care of Hudson County rival and public schools champion Bayonne to take the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions title as well. The Hawks' 4–2 victory over Bayonne at the Continental Airlines Arena last Monday night enabled Hudson Catholic to secure the first-ever state championship for a Hudson County school."
  20. ^ NJSIAA Ice Hockey State Championship History, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed November 20, 2020.
  21. ^ NJSIAA Wrestling Team Championship History Archived October 20, 2021, at the Wayback Machine, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed November 20, 2020.
  22. ^ Bernstein, Jason. "Baseball state championships: Hudson Catholic shuts out St. Joseph (Hamm.) for Non-Public B title", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, June 7, 2014. Accessed December 7, 2017. "After graduating, and a long bus trip to Toms River North High School, Pilovsky pitched Hudson Catholic to its first ever state title as it defeated St. Joseph (Hamm.), 7–0, in the NJSIAA/Star-Ledger Non-Public B championship.... Going on three days rest, Pilovsky (10–2) tossed a two-hit shutout, striking out eight and walking four. It was Pilovsky's third complete-game victory for Hudson Catholic (19–7) in the state tournament."
  23. ^ History of the NJSIAA Indoor Relay Championships, New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. Accessed May 1, 2023.
  24. ^ "Boys Soccer: North Jersey Non-Public B Final preview - Hudson Catholic vs Montclair Kimberley", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, November 9, 2016, updated August 23, 2019. Accessed December 20, 2021.
  25. ^ Bernstein, Jason. "Softball: Hudson Catholic bats come alive in 15-0 victory over Kearny for first county title", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, May 24, 2017, updated August 23, 2019. Accessed February 3, 2022. "Instead, it merely delayed the inevitable for the Hawks — their first-ever Hudson County championship. Second-seeded Hudson Catholic exploded for seven runs in the top of the fifth inning, then six more in the sixth, all coming with two outs, to break the game open and defeat top-seeded Kearny, 15-0, in six innings, in the final of the Ed Ford Memorial Softball Tournament at Waterfront Park."
  26. ^ Hague, Jim. "Hudson Catholic wins county softball crown", The Hudson Reporter, May 29, 2021. Accessed February 3, 2022. "Little did anyone know at that time that Mendolla and Sanchez would be the main reasons why Hudson Catholic would be crowned as Hudson County softball champions for the second time in the school’s history. Mendolla fired a nifty five-hitter, striking out eight and allowing just one inconsequential run late, and Sanchez provided the power with a three-run first inning homer, leading the Hawks to a 5-1 victory over Bayonne that began on Wednesday and ended on Thursday due to a wicked wind and rainstorm that left everyone present at New Jersey City University’s Gerrity Field wondering if Dorothy, Toto and the Wicked Witch were poised to make an appearance."
  27. ^ Bonamo, Mark J. "Meet Sean Connors JC police detective faces incumbent Sacco for 32nd District Senate seat", The Hudson Reporter, May 15, 2007. Accessed October 25, 2017. "A Jersey City native, Connors, 38, was born at the famous and now closed Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital. A graduate of Hudson Catholic High School, Connors attended Hudson County Community College for a year before he joined the Hudson County Police Department."
  28. ^ Hague, Jim. "Hudson Catholic girls get a chance of a lifetimePay visit to YES Network studios and baseball analyst Curry", The Hudson Reporter, July 30, 2017. Accessed October 25, 2017. "Jack Curry, the award-winning analyst on the YES Network, covering the New York Yankees, paid a visit to his high school alma mater, namely Hudson Catholic, on the school's Career Day in February.Curry is a Jersey City native who was a recent inductee into the Hudson Catholic Hall of Fame."
  29. ^ Villanova, Patrick. "Former Jersey Journal reporter breaks story on R. Kelly 'cult' allegations", The Jersey Journal, July 24, 2017. Accessed October 25, 2017. "Born in Jersey City, DeRogatis attended Hudson Catholic High School and began his career in journalism in the 1980s as a reporter with the Journal covering Hoboken."
  30. ^ Rasko-Martinis, Garrett. "Six Hudson Catholic athletic greats to be immortalized", The Jersey Journal, March 2, 2017, January 16, 2019. Accessed October 3, 2021. "Alexander Long (Class of 1973, cross country and track), Louis Ken-Kwofie (1988, soccer), Brian Ellerson (1998, baseball), Alex Luna (1998, soccer), Patrick Verney (1999, hockey) and John Cruitt (1981-2001, head varsity soccer coach) will all be honored as MSG Varsity's Mike Quick serves as master of ceremonies."
  31. ^ Sigel, Ben. "Louis King enrolls at Hudson Catholic", 247Sports, February 9, 2016. Accessed September 8, 2018. "Today, Schneider is reporting that King has enrolled at Hudson Catholic (NJ), but will sit out the remainder of the 2015–16 season.... He spent his first year at Roselle Catholic before transferring to Pope John for his sophomore season. King is going on his third school in as many years."
  32. ^ Zeitlinger, Ron. "Hudson hoops great O'Koren heads Hudson Catholic 2016 HOF class", The Jersey Journal, February 2, 2016. Accessed October 25, 2017. "Hudson County basketball legend Mike O'Koren, a three-time All-American at North Carolina who played eight NBA seasons, and five others have been selected to the Hudson Catholic Hall of Fame.... O'Koren (Class of 1976), who has coached in the NBA for a number of years, is currently a senior advisor for the Rutgers men's basketball program."
  33. ^ Jahvon Quinerly, Alabama Crimson Tide men's basketball. Accessed March 30, 2021. "Shot 44.6 percent (220-of-493) from beyond the arc over his four years at Hudson Catholic"
  34. ^ Hague, Jim. "Jersey City’s Super Bowl HeroDwayne Sabb’s epic journey", The Hudson Reporter, October 23, 2013. Accessed October 25, 2017. "When Sabb went to Hudson Catholic, he tried out for the baseball team, but legendary coach Joe 'Rocky' Pope cut him."
  35. ^ Glovin, Bill. "Hoop Profiles: Jim Spanarkel", Duke magazine, March 31, 2002. Accessed October 25, 2007. Accessed October 25, 2017. "At Hudson Catholic High School, Spanarkel starred in both baseball and basketball."
  36. ^ Stanmyre, Matthew. "Former Giants great Leonard Marshall steps down as Hudson Catholic High football coach", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, January 4, 2011. Accessed October 25, 2017. "Former Giants and Jets great Leonard Marshall stepped down this week as head football coach at Hudson Catholic High School after only one season at the school."
  37. ^ Kaulessar, Ricardo. "Hudson Catholic goes coed; Even former child star of Annie teaching drama there", The Hudson Reporter, September 27, 2009. Accessed October 25, 2017. "The school now has a performing arts program with a variety of classes chaired by first-year teacher Aileen Quinn, longtime stage and screen actress better known as the star of the 1982 movie Annie."

External links

Jersey City, New Jersey
Education in Hudson County, New Jersey
Hudson County Interscholastic League (NJSIAA)
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark
North Jersey Super Football Conference (NJSIAA)
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