Camden Catholic High School Programs, Academics & Campus Tour

What is tuition?

Tuition for the 27-28 school year has not been announced yet; however, CCHS remains committed to keeping tuition under $13,000 in the hopes of making a Catholic education as affordable as possible. About 1/3 of the students receive some type of tuition assistance.

Is there transportation for everyone?

Our website lists all of the routes offered for the 26-27 school year. It also explains the aid-in-lieu of transportation money for non-"walking" districts. Not every district provides aid-in-lieu. Please be sure to contact our Head of Transportation, Mr. James Keough, for more information.

College programs - FAFSA Night

College experts come to CCHS to answer questions about completing the FAFSA

College programs - College Fair

College partners come to CCHS to share information about programs and admission

College Partnerships

Camden Catholic High School maintains proud partnerships with several high level universities across the country, guaranteeing admission and scholarships to both/either undergraduate and graduate programs at: Saint Joseph's University, The University of Scranton, Mount St. Mary's University, Manhattan College, Saint Francis University, Holy Family University, LaSalle University, Spring Hill College and Neumann University. Each agreement is unique to the partnership between CCHS and the university. Please see our website for detailed information on each partnership. CCHS partners with universities that allow students to take college classes while in high school. CCHS also has an extensive dual credit program

Dual Credit

class taken at CCHS for high school and college credit

Dual Enrollment

class taken at RCSJ, Rowan, Holy Family, CCC, or RCBC while student is in high school

Guidance Office

3 full time counselors split by grade. 1 part time counselor to work with students with learning needs, partnerships with resources for students who may have special needs

College Boot Camp

4 day program over the summer to help with college admissions process

Principal Office & Vice Principal

housed enter student academic

Point out the play books

First musical was in 1922. Even if you aren't involved in the show, the whole community supports you and sees the show. CCHS has done over 100 years of consecutive musicals (currently the 105th year). Our alumni have gone on to be professional actors and actresses and perform on Broadway. Our 2026 production of The Addams Family was nominated for Paper Mill Playhouse Rising Star Awards. Explain that the playbills on the wall are from the shows done in the Cherry Hill building. Explain why we are Camden Catholic, the fire, and the rebuild

Marie and Charles Grandi Auditorium

was renovated because of alumni donations. Home to prestigious performing arts programs. School Mass is held in there

Our Lady of Mercy Chapel

Named after our patroness, Our Lady of Mercy. Have daily religion classes

DiStanislao-Pilarz Performing Arts Room

Home of the art traditions. Different types of band and choir are offered

Guitar & Dance Studio

Elective which requires no experience. The dance studio now features floor to ceiling mirrors and is used for small rehearsals for the dance team and theatre program

The Susan Black Fitzpatrick Piano Lab

Elective which requires no experience. Students practice with headphones and the teacher can tune into specific student's headsets to assess

John Pisa Dining Hall

Duke Food Service. Explain lunch schedule can be challenging at first, but promotes community and meeting new people

Newly renovated art room

varied art courses from Basic Art to AP Art. Renovations due to generous donors who support the arts. Many schools have cut their fine arts program in favor of digital, CCHS has not because of generous alumni that support the arts, CCHS has expanded arts programs

Mac Lab

Macs for Digital Arts Program. Digital photography, InDesign, film editing, Final Cut. Pay for the full Adobe suite unlike many schools that only use the educational suit

Over 30 clubs

90% of the students participate in extracurricular activities. To create a club, a student must have a moderator, a certain amount of students interested in the club, and present their club to administration for approval

Physics Lab

Equipment specific to that subject

Technology

250 computers available for students to use. 25 Macs for the Mac Lab. 50 laptops for computer classes. Chrome book carts that travel the building for special projects in science and computer classes. Students can print in the IC as needed. Students bring their own devices because by the time students come to high school, they already have a chosen device - students may use what works for them. Loaner ChromeBook program

Genetics & Biotechnology

provides students with an understanding of the following: cell division and the formation of gametes, basic Mendelian Genetics and extensions of Mendelian ratios, genetic variation, and recombinant gene technology. Problem solving and laboratory investigations will be an integral part of this course. In addition, Catholic Social Justice will be integrated since much of the current genetic research poses many moral and ethical dilemmas which demand debate.

Fr. Santa Teresa '07's office

Director of Catholic Identity-our Bishop sees it as important for the high schools to have a priest present on campus. Visits classrooms, celebrate all masses, and is available for spiritual counseling. He is also an alumnus

What Makes CCHS Different? - 1. Our Mission

Educating diverse learners since 1887, CCHS develops tomorrow's innovative leaders steeped in the Catholic tradition of mercy.

What Makes CCHS Different? - 2. Our Vision

We empower students to discover their purpose and to serve God and others leading to a just society.

Specifically: 1. Size

"Not just a number but a family member." ...faculty-student relationships allow students to flourish

Specifically: 2. Diverse Learners

"We meet students where they are at..."

Specifically: 3. Community & Tradition

"Catholic tradition of Mercy." ...welcoming environment, many ways to pray and serve

Specifically: 4. Developing Innovative Leaders

Students can take 8 classes, online Arrupe options, dual credit, internships, new electives (cyber security, data analytics, genetics)

More Specifically Our Students:

Are encouraged and given the tools to grow their God-given talents: Most robust private high school performing arts department in the region. Play Like a Champion Today and CPC (Catholic Performers for Christ) Retreats. Participate in service learning: retreat options, service work, relationships with external communities and non-profit organizations

Challenge themselves with New Electives/Courses

Engineering, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Design Thinking, Guitar/Piano, Genetics & Biotechnology

What is Design-Thinking?

CCHS encourages students to embrace design thinking. Design thinking promotes learners to investigate problems and create innovative solutions that are tested and prototyped (Vande Zande, 2010).

Introduction to Design Thinking Course

In order to prepare students for 4 years of problem-based learning at CCHS, all freshmen are required to take Introduction to Design Thinking, which introduces them to the very important concepts of problem-solving, innovation, and iterative design. Through this class, students will develop 21st century technical, teamwork, project management, and communication skills, arming them with the required knowledge to be successful in their following three years at Camden Catholic. Design Thinking courses are sweeping up college campuses. CCHS was one of the first high schools in this area to adopt this class.

The Reverend Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. '77 Scholars Program

The Reverend Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. '77 Scholars Program continues the scholastic and spiritual legacy of past Board of Trustee president, Father Pilarz who served as president of Marquette University and the University of Scranton. The Reverend Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. '77 Scholars Program seeks to develop a community of faith-filled scholars who will participate in an integrated program of leadership training. Students selected for The Reverend Scott R. Pilarz, S.J. '77 Scholars Program are expected to participate for all four years of high school.

AP Capstone Program

CCHS is a part of this innovative 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. Students who score a 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing earn the AP Capstone Diploma™. This signifies outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills. Students who score a 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research (but not on four additional AP Exams) earn the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™. In 2026, 11 students earned the AP Capstone Diploma and 3 students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.

Leadership Initiative

We are focusing on developing strong leaders while in high school so they graduate with skills