WHY CAMDEN CATHOLIC?
CCHS will provide you with the opportunity to succeed. An education with purpose meets you where you are and pushes you to new heights. Honor, Faith & Loyalty isn’t just a motto. It’s a foundation for growth: academically, spiritually and physically.
how can you succEEd at cchs?
We know you have many high school options and we want you to know how CCHS can support you, from curriculum that challenges you to extracurriculars which grow your talents, and allow you to find new interests. Our student body size and diverse makeup of students from across the tri-state area, who come to CCHS from public, private and homeschools, encourages social growth and new life experiences.
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where is cchs?
do i need to be catholic? will i be prepared for college?
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how can our family afford tuition? does cchs provide buses?
how will cchs help me to find my purpose? how will i get involved and meet friends? what classes will i take at cchs?
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where is cchs?
CCHS is conveniently located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, just five miles from Philadelphia, and nearby Routes 38, 70 and 130. We are called Camden Catholic because the school was founded in the city of Camden in 1887. It was the very first Catholic school in South Jersey! 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 Irish mascot was chosen as a nod to the Sisters’ origination in Ireland and the Brothers’ United States headquarters at the University of Notre Dame.
what if i’m not catholic?
You do not need to be Catholic to attend CCHS. Approximately 70% of our students are Catholic, and the remaining students may observe another Christian faith or are of a non-Christian denomination. Every student does participate in our faith-based activities and curriculum. The spiritual development of our students is of foremost importance and is infused into every aspect of our school day. Discussion of Catholic virtues and themes occurs throughout our curriculum, and every student participates in retreats and service projects as a part of their faith-formation and curriculum requirements.
Putting faith into action is essential to the Camden Catholic mission of mercy. Every student participates in service, allowing us to live out the Christian call to discipleship. More than 60% of CCHS students complete double the amount of required service hours as they recognize the value in serving others through the CCHS mission.
Class-level and more customized student-led retreats are abundantly available for students to grow their faith. These include: Kairos, Diversity, Young Men/Women, Catholic Performers for Christ, Catholic Athletes for Christ, and Service Retreats.
what classes will i take at cchs?
Our students live, and learn, differently. Our faculty, academic advisors and guidance office will meet you where you are academically, and encourage you to challenge yourself at a higher level of learning. CCHS’ curriculum expands as our world evolves. We are educating our students for careers that do not yet exist, by offering courses such as: Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Robotics, Engineering & Design and Design Thinking.
● Design Thinking: in order to prepare students for four years of problem and project based learning, this freshman 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, LaSalle University, Spring Hill College, Neumann 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 annual Career Day.
will i be prepared for college?
The numbers speak for themselves. Not only does our curriculum prepare you, but the Irish experience encourages you to go confidently in the direction of your future!
● In 2025, the senior class earned, on average, $215,278 per student, in scholarships and grants.
● 80% Accepted to their first-choice college.
● 62% Majoring in STEM degree.
● 41% Completed at least one AP course during high school.
The Jack Phipps Office of Guidance is a true partner to every student family, walking with you through the high school years to set your student up for success. The Jack Phipps Office of Guidance Road to College events include:
1. C.A.M.P. College Applications Made Painless: annual weeklong workshop in which rising seniors complete the Common App (including essays and personal statements), meet with college admissions representatives, complete college interviews, and get a head start on the college application process.
2. Senior Parent Meeting: at the start of every school year the CCHS Director of Guidance hosts this meeting focused on posthigh school planning, sharing the structure of the CCHS college planning program and providing insight into the steps your student will be going through for a successful college application season.
3. FAFSA Workshop: in October of senior year, a financial aid representative from Villanova University’s Office of Admissions spends an evening with our senior families to clarify federal, state, scholarship and grant programs for higher education.
4. College Fair: hosted by the CCHS Guidance Office annually each spring, over 100 colleges and universities attend. All students are invited to begin their college search as early as 9th grade!
5. Guidance College Visits: CCHS connects students with college representatives from across the country throughout the school year. In 2025 over 100 colleges are hosting information sessions in the Office of Guidance which juniors and seniors are invited to attend.
6. Jesuit Excellence Tour: each fall CCHS hosts the Jesuit consortium of colleges and universities to their own mini-fair in Tom Kenney gymnasium. All students have the chance to visit with each school’s representative to get to know their institution.
College Partnerships:
CCHS maintains guaranteed admission and scholarship partnerships with Saint Joseph's University, The University of Scranton, St. Francis University, Manhattan College, Mount St. Mary’s University, LaSalle University, Spring Hill College, Neumann University and Holy Family University. Students are also guaranteed scholarships to these higher education institutions up to $140,000.
In addition, CCHS offers 18 dual credit AP courses, which can be converted to college credit for one-third the cost at the college level. Your student can begin college with dozens of college credits already on their transcript.
how will i get involved and meet friends?
CCHS encourages students to grow and to share their God-given gifts and talents through participation in extracurricular activities.
Camden Catholic maintains a robust co-curricular 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 award-winning Shakespeare Troupe, the annual Fall Play and Spring Musical, Pep Band, 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 every student to compete. Irish Athletics is an active member of Catholic Athletes for Christ, hosting seasonal retreats and service 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.
Clubs, organizations and special groups offer additional opportunities for involvement at any stage of your high school career. Popular options include the Environmental Club, Baking Club, Grilling Society, Link Crew, The Squad, Green & White Society, APISA (Asian Pacific Islanders Student Alliance), Morgan’s Message and the St. Martin de Porres Society.
How can our family afford tuition?
CCHS provides many options for affording a Catholic high school education. New in 2026-27 is the Irish Opportunity program, which includes:
● Tuition Freeze
● $100 Discount for early enrollees
● Increased sibling discount
Various payment options are available from monthly to bi-annual and annual.
Scholarships
Camden Catholic is pleased to offer generous academic, arts and financial scholarships. Scholarships available include Merit (or performance-based tuition awards), Arts, and Alumni or named scholarship opportunities. Most of these awards are need-based and require proven academic performance.
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 December 31, 2026.
Applications received after the deadline will be limited to remaining assistance after disbursement to those who met the deadline. There is a $45 application fee. This fee is from the Diocese of Camden and is a one-time only fee per family. Once your application and documents are received and processed, a tuition aid recommendation will be forwarded 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.
does cchs provide buses?
Busing is provided to select areas depending on availability and demand, and changes annually (visit the Transportation page of the CCHS website for up to date routes). Busing to Philadelphia and Gloucester County is being added for the 2026-27 school year. If your town does not provide a bus, you can file a BT6 transportation form for aid-in-lieu. In 2025-26 NJ school districts provided reimbursement of $1,165.00 per student, mailed to their residence in two payments (February/May).
The CCHS Parents Association Facebook page is also a reliable source to organize car pools!
Camden Catholic students come from over 120 different communities and 70 middle schools! It is very likely you will meet Camden Catholic students in your neighborhood.
Students can arrive at school as early as 7:30 a.m. and stay at the after-school study hall until 6PM each day. Early arrivals and after school study hall are both located in Pisa Dining Hall.
how will cchs help me to find my purpose?
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
*Visit Day, Placement Test, Arts Audition, and Admissions Application are only for 8th graders
