Immaculate Heart Academy

My daughter is a senior and I'm only 50% pleased with their program...Most teachers care about student's academic success but there are a few that don't, are hard core, talk down to students, their goal to be as difficult as possible. IHA doesn't offer edline, your daughter constantly will wonder what her grade is. If your daughter is not an overachiever and athlete, she can get lost in the system, if your daughter struggles with a subject or two they are seen as lazy poor students, which may not be the case. If your daughter contacts teacher for help, usually they are available for review. Guidance - some are a waste/sent out transcripts extremely late. There is a bit of 'mean girl' antics that can go on, but every school has to some extent, I think its worse being in an all girl environment. Always hearing good things about PC, look at the top schools PC kids get into, that says it all, extensive electives,half the cost of IHA/AHA. IHA is not all its cracked up to be, comparison shop, spend the day at all schools..
--Submitted by a parent

Top school, who are you kidding. Out of almost 900 students, not one got into Governor's School for the Sciences. Much smaller Holy Angells in Bergen County had one. Really, you people need to raise your expectations.

IHA is truly one of the best high schools in New Jersey and maybe even the best in Bergen County. The academics at IHA are fantastic, as well as the sports. I am a recent graduate of IHA and I really feel that I was so well prepared for college compared to other kids in my college classes. The teachers at IHA all genuinely care about their students and want them to succeed. The teachers also really care about their students outside of the classroom. IHA also teaches you how to grow as a woman and how to be a leader.
--Submitted by a student

Immaculate Heart Academy is a fabulous private all girls school. They empower young women so that they can become strong, successful women. The faculty and staff are extremely helpful and caring. It is a great place.
--Submitted by a parent

Immaculate Heart Academy is one of the top high schools in NJ, but what's more is the sense of community that students describe. IHA teachers encourage their students to participate in classroom discussions, which promotes the idea that everyone has something to offer. The girls here are enthusiastic about their education and their school environment. Students are regularly admitted to the top colleges in the nation, and often attest that, in comparison to IHA, college-level academics are a breeze. A simple glance at the Info Commons will tell you that IHA's facilities are state-of-the-art. The school was one of the very first to incorporate modern computer technologies into the curriculum, with each student carrying her own IBM Thinkpad to class. IHA's reputation as an athletic powerhouse is rather understated. Join us for one of our annual pep rallies, and you'll learn the definition of true school spirit.
--Submitted by a student

mother went there and so did my sisters and i. I have had two of my daughters go there and now i have a feshman it is a great school and if all young girls could go there the world would be a perfect place because this high school has changed my life and my catholic experience as a woman and a mother. I am very proud to say that i have gone to this fine place of learning. i hope that for many generations to come the woman in my family will keep going to this amazingand spectacular school.
--Submitted by a parent

IHA is the best School in Bergen County. The quality of the education is second to none. Here, girls are expected to achieve and take responsibilities for their own actions. The sports teams are the Best in Bergen, if not the entire State. The school will prepare you well for college. Some former students have come back and said that High School was much harder than college, as they were well versed in the rigors of studying hard at IHA.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is currently a junior at a top tier university. The confidence and study skills she developed at IHA have been invaluable in making her the happy, successful woman she is today. We would highly recommend IHA to any girl who has the desire to work hard and grow up to be her own person. We felt that a few of the teachers were less than stellar, however, the overall teacher quality was very good. Excellent sports and arts programs, albeit extremely competitive.
--Submitted by a parent

This is an awesome school to send your daughters! Their academics are very good. They are considered a blue ribbon school. They offer great classes for your electives. And they are considered top of the list in sports. Parents are very involved. There is a student store to buy clothing to support your school and it is the responsibility to take care of the stores.
--Submitted by a student

I am an IHA alumnae and I couldn't be more happy that I spent my high school career there. I currently attend Georgetown University and have IHA to thank. All of the dedicated teachers, principal and staff helped prepare me for life after high school. The teachers are not just there for the job, they're there for the students.
--Submitted by a student