St. Agnes Boys High School

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Saint Agnes Boys High School
Location
New York, New York, USA
Information
Principal Brother Richard
Students approx. 420
Faculty approx. 55
Type Marist, Private, Catholic, Single-Sex
Motto "Virtus Valet"
Established 1914
Homepage www.staghs.org

Saint Agnes Boys High School is a small private Catholic high school in New York City run by the Marist Brothers in conjunction with the Archdiocese of New York. This school has just over 400 students during a given semester. The tuition cost is roughly $5,000 a year, with tuition assistance available. The mascot of St. Agnes is the stag. It is an all-boys Catholic school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Their college-preparartory curriculum prepares young men for success in college and careers.


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[edit] Enrollment

St. Agnes enrolls approximately 325 young men in grades 9 through 12. The average class size is 25. The school’s small size ensures personal attention for each student. The faculty at St. Agnes is committed to helping each student develop his academic talents fully.


[edit] Location

St. Agnes is located on West End Avenue at West 87th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The school is just one block from the number 1 subway stop at 86th Street and Broadway, with easy connections to the Number 2 and 3 express trains. In addition, the M-86 cross-town bus stops directly across the street from the school, providing convenient access for students on the East Side. Students from all five boroughs are enrolled at St. Agnes.

[edit] Admissions

Annual class enrollment is limited to approximately 130 male students from the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut tri-state area.


[edit] Curriculum

All students at St. Agnes enroll in a college-preparatory curriculum. Required courses are:

  1. Religion – 4 years
  2. English – 4 years
  3. Mathematics – 4 years
  4. Social Studies – 4 years
  5. Language – 3 or 4 years
  6. Science – 3 or 4 years
  7. Physical Education – 3 years
  8. Fine Arts – 1 year
  9. Music History - 1 semester
  10. Health – 1 semester
  11. Computer Technology – 1 semester

The Advanced Placement Program allows high school students to earn college credits. St. Agnes offers Advanced Placement courses in American History, English, Studio Art and Spanish. Elective courses are offered in a variety of disciplines in junior and senior year.

[edit] Extra Curricular Activities

  1. JV and Varsity Basketball
  2. Varsity Baseball
  3. Varsity Soccer
  4. Swimming
  5. Cross Country/Indoor and Outdoor Track
  6. Volleyball (planned for 2006-07)
  7. Golf
  8. Bowling
  9. JV and Varsity Tennis
  10. Intramurals
  11. Drama Club
  12. Mock Trial
  13. Yearbook
  14. Habitat for Humanity Service
  15. National Honor Society
  16. Math League
  17. Music Club
  18. Asian-American Society Club
  19. Ballroom Dancing Club/Latin Dance
  20. RPG Club
  21. Film Club
  22. Chess Club
  23. Student Council
  24. Retreats

[edit] Notable Alumni

Seán Sammon- Superior General of the Marist Brothers order

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