Aquinas High School (Closed 2022)

685 E 182nd St
Bronx, NY 10457

Aquinas High School is a community of faith and learning rooted in the Catholic tradition and committed to excellence in the education of young women - mind and heart, body and spirit.

Since its founding by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1923, Aquinas has welcomed each new wave of New York City's population, finding the face of God in each new set of features and forming a body of Aquinas women with a heart for the whole human family.

Through a challenging curriculum with a broad spectrum of co-curricular activities and community service, Aquinas calls forth women who are confident, knowledgeable and committed to building a better world.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

285 students

Student Body Type

All-girls

% Students of Color

99%

State avg.: 40%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

16 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Aquinas High School is a community of faith and learning rooted in the Catholic tradition and committed to excellence in the education of young women - mind and heart, body and spirit. Since its founding by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill in 1923, Aquinas has welcomed each new wave of New York City's population, finding the face of God in each new set of features and forming a body of Aquinas women with a heart for the whole human family. Through a challenging curriculum with a broad spectrum of co-curricular activities and community service, Aquinas calls forth women who are confident, knowledgeable and committed to building a better world.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Aquinas High School?

The application deadline for Aquinas High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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