Catholic Memorial
Tel:
(617) 469-8000
- Catholic Memorial is an academic faith community for young men in grades 7-12.
- We endeavor to instill in our students a mature commitment to the demands of Catholic Christian witness and a lifelong love of learning.
- Catholic Memorial serves a range of socioeconomic backgrounds and academic abilities.
- We embrace the diversity of the neighborhoods and surrounding towns of Boston by providing young men with a challenging college preparatory experience rooted in Gospel values.
- We want our students to explore their academic, athletic, creative, and spiritual potential as educated gentlemen and citizens.
- And we want their faith and ideals to find expression in service to God, neighbor, and the Church. With a dedicated faculty, staff, and supportive parents we create within our program an ethic of caring for the needs of each student.
- In keeping with the tradition of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice and the Congregation of Christian Brothers, we foster a passion for social justice and respect for the dignity of those treated least, lost, and last.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: 7-12
- Students: 633 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,700
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Average class size: 19 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Catholic Memorial places among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
- Student Body Largest student body
- AP Courses Most AP courses offered
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 633 students |
| Student Body Type | All-boys |
| % Students of Color | 29% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 88% |
| Average Class Size | 19 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 21 courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, AP Comparative Politics, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP English, AP European History, AP Government, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP US History |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Khaki pants and shirt-and-tie) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $19,700 |
| Tuition Notes | Financial aid and scholarships are available |
| Acceptance Rate | 70% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Dan Chisholm |
| Admissions Associate | Larry Rooney |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 15 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, WrestlingBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track, Wrestling |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 24 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art Club, Bookstore, Bowling, Chamber Ensemble, Chess Club, Choir, Drama Club, Forensics, French Honor Society, International Club, Jazz Club, Latin Club, Latin Honor Society, Math Club, National Honor Society, Newspaper Club, Recycling, Robotics Club, SADD Club, Ski/Snowboard Club, Spanish Honor Society, Student Government, TV Broadcasting, Weightlifting |
School Notes
- Catholic Memorial is an academic faith community for young men in grades 7-12. We endeavor to instill in our students a mature commitment to the demands of Catholic Christian witness and a lifelong love of learning. Catholic Memorial serves a range of socioeconomic backgrounds and academic abilities. We embrace the diversity of the neighborhoods and surrounding towns of Boston by providing young men with a challenging college preparatory experience rooted in Gospel values. We want our students to explore their academic, athletic, creative, and spiritual potential as educated gentlemen and citizens. And we want their faith and ideals to find expression in service to God, neighbor, and the Church. With a dedicated faculty, staff, and supportive parents we create within our program an ethic of caring for the needs of each student. In keeping with the tradition of Blessed Edmund Ignatius Rice and the Congregation of Christian Brothers, we foster a passion for social justice and respect for the dignity of those treated least, lost, and last.
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