Aquinas High School (New York City)
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Aquinas High School is an all-girls, private
, Roman Catholic high school
in The Bronx
, New York. It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
.
Accredited by:
Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Recipient of:
Exemplary School Award- United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School Award- United States Department of Education
Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Award for Innovation in Technology - Today's Catholic Teacher.
Named an: Outstanding American High School - US News and World Report
Private school
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, Roman Catholic high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in The Bronx
The Bronx
The Bronx is the northernmost of the five boroughs of New York City. It is also known as Bronx County, the last of the 62 counties of New York State to be incorporated...
, New York. It is located within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York covers New York, Bronx, and Richmond counties in New York City , as well as Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester counties in New York state. There are 480 parishes...
.
Background
The school was originally established in 1900 as St. Martin's Academy and only served Grades 1-6. In 1923, Aquinas Hall opened as a two-year business school. The school established a 4-year high school in 1934.Founded in 1923 by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, New York, Aquinas High School provides a quality Catholic college preparatory education that encourages the development of young women to their potential. The school has over 800 students and 70 dedicated teachers and staff complemented by caring parents and alumnae. The school offers a host of After school activities including athletics as well as its marching band and string orchestra. For the past couple of years the AHS Band has placed in the NYC annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The school's varsity basketball team was 2006 Class B New York State Federation Champions. Aquinas graduates 100 percent of its girls. In 2002 First Lady Laura Bush visited Aquinas High School.Accredited by:
Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Recipient of:
Exemplary School Award- United States Department of Education
Blue Ribbon School Award- United States Department of Education
Catholic Schools for Tomorrow Award for Innovation in Technology - Today's Catholic Teacher.
Named an: Outstanding American High School - US News and World Report
Notable alumni
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