Marist High School

This school is fine if you are in the Honors program. Even then, for the most part it is not challenging when compared to other schools who boast that they focus on "college prep". This is a school that exists on two tiers. First, there is the honors tier. The students here are given many many more opportunities and the better, more established teachers. There could be more AP classes, but with so little students, I guess it is not possible. You pretty much have class with the same kids all 4 years. The other tier, is for every other student. Here, the academics are a complete joke. I am terrible at math, in college I had to take remedial algebra, yet at Marist I received a 98 average in more advanced algebra because the class goes sooo slowly and is dumbed down. The majority of teachers are brand new, young, and inexperienced who leave for the suburbs after their obligatory 2 years. The classes here are insanely easy yet many students are still not doing well. Overall, this school is definitely one of the better private schools in Hudson County. However, for a school that boasts about its 'college prep atmosphere' they really need to step up the academics. Far Too Easy
--Submitted by a student

The school has a big problem in terms of helping struggling students. The students who are failing 2 or more subjects is quite high. Instead of receiving tutoring, they are forced to spend every day afterschool in a detention-like setting, instead of getting the help they deserve and need; they fill up 2 classrooms! The school is also very harsh in terms of discipline, thanks to their draconian Dean of Discipline.
--Submitted by a parent

I love Marist High School. As an alumnus of Marist (c/o 2007) I can honsetly say that Marist lives up to its creed. They offer top notch academics as well as great extra carricular activities and a real supportive, family atmosphere. Marist will successfully prepare your child for the next phase in not only their education, but their lives.

It's an excellent school community. We are all a family with The Marist Schools. They teach you leadership, and determination. They offer so much more than what other private schools & public schools offer and that's-acceptance by everyone. Marist will always be my school.
--Submitted by a student

This is a great school! challenges the students to their fullest potential!
--Submitted by a parent

I like this school because they have good teachers. Also because they follow Saint Marcellin Champagnat and the five Marist values. I love this school.
--Submitted by a student

This school is absolutely wonderful. They keep parents well informed. They focus on values as well as top academics which is necessary in today's society. There extracurricular programs are amazing with ample choices for the kids to choose from. My son's reaction for choosing Marist HS to send him to was , 'Mom, thanks for loving me so much'.
--Submitted by Melisa Graves, a parent

Excellent! they really care about the students both academic and their students as a whole. They have great guidancecoucilor. they are there when needed even on weekends
--Submitted by a parent

Excellent education and college prep.
--Submitted by a former student

Marist continues to meet the needs of its students. It reaches out to all its students and encourages them to reach their highest potential. The Principal, faculty, and staff are especially supportive and foster Christian values among all the students. I strongly recommend this high school.
--Submitted by a parent