Monmouth Academy

Not to be confused with Monmouth Academy (Maine).
Monmouth Academy
Location
152 Lanes Mill Road
Howell, NJ 07731
Information
Type University-preparatory school
Established 1973
Director J. Nicholas Whelan[1]
Faculty 20.5 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades PK - 12
Enrollment 89 (plus 4 in preK, as of 2009-10)[2]
Student to teacher ratio 4.3[2]
Website http://www.monmouthacademy.org

Monmouth Academy is a university preparatory, nonsectarian, coeducational day school located in Howell Township, New Jersey, United States, serving students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. Founded in 1973 by Lois Hirshkowitz, Monmouth Academy was formerly known as Lakewood Prep School.[3] The school offers small classes, but can still provide an extensive offering of Advanced Placement courses, Mandarin Chinese and art classes taught by professional artists.[4]

As of the 2009-10 school year, the school had an enrollment of 89 students (plus 4 in pre-K) and 20.5 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 4.3.[2]

Monmouth Academy is overseen by the New Jersey Department of Education and is a member of the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools.[5] The school has been accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools since 1995.[6]

Contents

Admissions

Prospective families are encouraged to attend one of the Open Houses held during the year or set up an appointment for a personal tour. Prospective students are also invited to spend a day at Monmouth Academy.

Extracurriculars

Club offerings:

The Challenge

On January 19, 2008, Monmouth Academy was featured on the Cablevision quiz show, The Challenge. They defeated Eastern Christian High School of North Haledon, NJ and moved on to Round Two being taped at the end of February. On April 12, 2008, Monmouth Academy was once again featured on the Cablevision quiz show, The Challenge. They defeated Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan in a tie-breaker round and moved on to Round Three, taped in February and aired in May. On May 17, 2008, Monmouth Academy defeated Old Bridge High School in their third round match on The Challenge, placing them in the state semi-finals. On May 24, 2008, Monmouth Academy lost to Bergen County Academies in the semi-final round of The Challenge for New Jersey.[7]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ Administration, Monmouth Academy. Accessed June 29, 2011.
  2. ^ a b c d Monmouth Academy, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed June 29, 2011.
  3. ^ About Us, Monmouth Academy. Accessed June 29, 2011.
  4. ^ a b Martin, Patti. "Perhaps one of Howell's best kept secrets", Asbury Park Press, January 27, 2010. Accessed Jun 29, 2011. "And then there's the school's most famous graduate - actor Paul Wesley, who's starring on The CW's Vampire Diaries, which airs Thursdays."
  5. ^ School Search . Accessed July 29, 2008.
  6. ^ Monmouth Academy, Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Secondary Schools. Accessed June 29, 2011.
  7. ^ "Howell school advances in 'The Challenge'", News Transcript, May 21, 2008. Accessed July 21, 2008.

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