As an all-scholarship, all-boys, Catholic Jesuit school, Regis offers a transformative and rigorous curriculum that prepares outstanding young men to lead lives of leadership, generosity, and service.
For over 100 years, Regis has stood committed to educational excellence and as a pathway for families that could not otherwise afford an exceptional Catholic education.
We are eager for you to visit our school to learn more about what makes Regis such a singular community.
Regis, as a Catholic leadership school, requires that applicants be baptized Catholics.
Given the mission of our school, admission to Regis is highly competitive.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Regis High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1914
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Motto
Men for Others
School Mascot
Raiders
Student Body
Total Students
530 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 13:1
School Colors
White, Scarlet, Silver
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
School Notes
- Founded in 1914 by an anonymous benefactor and supported by the generosity of her family, its alumni and friends, Regis High School offers a tuition free Jesuit college preparatory education to Roman Catholic young men from New York metropolitan area who demonstrate superior intellectual and leadership potential.
- In the admissions process, special consideration is given to those who cannot otherwise afford a Catholic education.
- As a Jesuit school Regis is committed to both academic excellence and fostering a spirit of generosity and service to those in need.
- With an emphasis on academic rigor and Catholic formation, the school's program is designed to promote each student's intellectual and spiritual growth grounded in a deepening relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Regis seeks to inspire and train the ethnically diverse young men in its care to become imaginative leaders committed to promoting justice and exerting leadership in the Church, in the civic community, and in their chosen profession.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- James J. O'Neill, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland (1950) -
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Environmental Attorney and Activist -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Regis High School?
The acceptance rate of Regis High School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 74%. Regis High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New York with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Regis High School?
Regis High School famous alumni include: James J. O'Neill, Former U.S. Ambassador to Ireland (1950) and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Environmental Attorney and Activist.
What sports does Regis High School offer?
Regis High School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is Regis High School's ranking?
Regis High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Regis High School?
The application deadline for Regis High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 9/16/2022
Teachers are supportive if the child is struggling in a subject. The classmates help one another. There is no music currently, but art, repertoire, & athletics are available. There are academic awards every semester and athletic awards every year. I attended Stuyvesant HS back in the day and I am now a supporter of one-gender schools. Highly recommend!!!
5 3/18/2020
This is by far a superior education. It teaches the boys how to think outside the norm, study diligently, and be supportive of their classmates. It also teaches them how to give back in whatever profession they choose. Truly a top notch education and school.
5 2/21/2019
Gem in nyc for brightest Catholic boys. Money can`t buy you in but once in you`ll learn much about men for others. Country needs more of this type of school.
5 1/5/2019
Five stars!!! My son graduated in 2017 and despite the fast pace and academic pressure, he loves the school. Occasionally when I asked if some students were bullied, the answer always was: no, and the other students would never tolerate it. I believe that the level of intelligence in everyone there, across the board, makes it a prime learning environment.
5 9/18/2014
yes i think it is a good school, that my child help to achieve his goal
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