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Catholic high school

Academy of the Holy Names

  • LocationAlbany, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 210 students
  • SponsorSisters of the Holy Names

All-female

Official website

Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic girls' school in Albany, New York, founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names. Its 2026-27 student handbook requires theology in each high school grade and 45 hours of service over four years. School-wide liturgies are offered.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Academy of the Holy Names, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miParish of Mater Christi: 1.2 mi1Marian Hall: 1.5 mi2All Saints Catholic Church: 1.8 mi3Saint Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church: 2.0 mi4Saint Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church: 2.7 mi5Saint Francis of Assisi Parish: 2.9 mi6Campus Ministry, Academy of the Holy Names: 0.1 miAcademy of the Holy Names (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Parish of Mater Christi — 1.2 mi · 40 Hopewell Street, Albany
  2. Marian Hall — 1.5 mi
  3. All Saints Catholic Church — 1.8 mi · 16 Homestead Street, Albany
  4. Saint Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church — 2.0 mi · 35 Adams Place, Delmar
  5. Saint Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church — 2.7 mi · 900 Madison Avenue, Albany
  6. Saint Francis of Assisi Parish — 2.9 mi · 391 Delaware Avenue, Albany

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (School-wide liturgies and celebrations of the Eucharist are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “School-wide liturgies and prayer services, where students work with the campus minister to plan and implement the readings and music and serve as Eucharist Ministers and lectors, altar servers, gift bearers, and in the liturgical choir.”
      School-wide liturgies are held, planned with a campus minister, and include student ministers.
    2. Academy of the Holy Names Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027ahns.org/wp-content/uploads/AHN-Student-Parent-Handbook-2026-2027-Google-Docs.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are expected to attend all school celebrations of the Eucharist and other prayer services.”
      Students are expected to attend school celebrations of the Eucharist, which the handbook describes as central to the school's identity.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (School Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “School-wide liturgies and prayer services, where students work with the campus minister to plan and implement the readings and music and serve as Eucharist Ministers and lectors, altar servers, gift bearers, and in the liturgical choir.”
      School-wide liturgies are held, planned with a campus minister, and include student ministers.
    2. Academy of the Holy Names Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027ahns.org/wp-content/uploads/AHN-Student-Parent-Handbook-2026-2027-Google-Docs.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are expected to attend all school celebrations of the Eucharist and other prayer services.”
      Students are expected to attend school celebrations of the Eucharist, which the handbook describes as central to the school's identity.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Full-year equivalents from the 2026-27 program of studies: one theology course in grades 9, 10 and 11, and two listed in grade 12 (counted as one year). Theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Program for Grade 9 World History Science Mathematics Speech Composition and Presentation The Paschal Mystery/The Church”
      The grade 9 program includes The Paschal Mystery/The Church.
      “The Program for Grade 10 World Literature II World History II Science Mathematics Speech Composition and Presentation The Paschal Mystery/The Church”
      The grade 10 program includes The Paschal Mystery/The Church.
      “The Program for Grade 11 American Literature Language Mathematics Social Studies Science Catholic Moral Theology/Sacraments”
      The grade 11 program includes Catholic Moral Theology/Sacraments.
      “The Program for Grade 12 Literature Language Mathematics United States Government and Economics Economics Science Social Justice and Gospel Values Religions of the World”
      The grade 12 program includes Social Justice and Gospel Values and Religions of the World.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Catholic Moral Theology, a required grade 11 course, is an ethics course. Religions of the World is also listed in the theology department.)
    Sources (1)
    1. High School – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology/Religion COURSES A Survey of Sacred Scripture Catholic Moral Theology Christology Church History Religions of the World Sacraments Service 9, 10, 11, and 12 Social Justice and Gospel Values”
      The theology and religion department offers Catholic Moral Theology, Religions of the World and Social Justice and Gospel Values, among other courses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (Stated in the school's mission as one of its aims.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “EDUCATION IN THE FAITH: Creating an atmosphere which invites people to live, develop and express their faith.”
      The school's mission names education in the faith as one of its aims.
BCampus culture: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (A retreat day is held for each high school grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “AHN holds a service day for middle school students and a retreat day for each high school grade.”
      A retreat day is held for each high school grade.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (The campus ministry page refers to one campus minister and names Dr. Joseph Collins as the contact.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “School-wide liturgies and prayer services, where students work with the campus minister to plan and implement the readings and music and serve as Eucharist Ministers and lectors, altar servers, gift bearers, and in the liturgical choir.”
      School-wide liturgies are held, planned with a campus minister, and include student ministers.
      “Questions? Dr. Joseph Collins Theology Teacher Boston College - PhD - Systematic Theology”
      Dr. Joseph Collins is listed as the contact for questions about Campus Ministry and is a theology teacher.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (Only one group is described as grounded in the Sisters' faith mission (Social Justice Club).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Social Justice Club is a student-led organization inspired by the mission and charism of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.”
      The Social Justice Club is a student-led group inspired by the Sisters' mission, with a focus on justice and service.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Academy of the Holy Names Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027ahns.org/wp-content/uploads/AHN-Student-Parent-Handbook-2026-2027-Google-Docs.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The school day begins with the school prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.”
      Each school day begins with a school prayer.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service totals 45 hours over four years (5 + 5 + 10 + 25).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Community Service – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Service is a requirement for all students. Ninth Grade: 5 hours Sophomores: 5 hours Juniors: 10 hours Seniors: 25 hours”
      Service is required of all high school students: 5, 5, 10 and 25 hours by grade, 45 hours in total.
    2. Academy of the Holy Names Student-Parent Handbook 2026-2027ahns.org/wp-content/uploads/AHN-Student-Parent-Handbook-2026-2027-Google-Docs.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are expected to attend all school celebrations of the Eucharist and other prayer services.”
      Students are expected to attend school celebrations of the Eucharist, which the handbook describes as central to the school's identity.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/clubs-activities · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Social Justice Club is a student-led organization inspired by the mission and charism of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.”
      The Social Justice Club is a student-led group inspired by the Sisters' mission, with a focus on justice and service.
      “Junior Ladies of Charity is the student arm of the Ladies of Charity, a national organization devoted to service to the less fortunate.”
      Junior Ladies of Charity is a student service group.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Service is required of all students in every high school grade, totaling 45 hours over four years.
    Sources (1)
    1. Community Service – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Service is a requirement for all students. Ninth Grade: 5 hours Sophomores: 5 hours Juniors: 10 hours Seniors: 25 hours”
      Service is required of all high school students: 5, 5, 10 and 25 hours by grade, 45 hours in total.
  • Theology is part of the program in every high school grade, and a retreat day is held for each grade.
    Sources (2)
    1. High School – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/high-school · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Program for Grade 9 World History Science Mathematics Speech Composition and Presentation The Paschal Mystery/The Church”
      The grade 9 program includes The Paschal Mystery/The Church.
      “The Program for Grade 10 World Literature II World History II Science Mathematics Speech Composition and Presentation The Paschal Mystery/The Church”
      The grade 10 program includes The Paschal Mystery/The Church.
      “The Program for Grade 11 American Literature Language Mathematics Social Studies Science Catholic Moral Theology/Sacraments”
      The grade 11 program includes Catholic Moral Theology/Sacraments.
      “The Program for Grade 12 Literature Language Mathematics United States Government and Economics Economics Science Social Justice and Gospel Values Religions of the World”
      The grade 12 program includes Social Justice and Gospel Values and Religions of the World.
    2. Community Service – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/community-service · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “AHN holds a service day for middle school students and a retreat day for each high school grade.”
      A retreat day is held for each high school grade.
  • School-wide liturgies are planned with a campus minister and include student ministers.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “School-wide liturgies and prayer services, where students work with the campus minister to plan and implement the readings and music and serve as Eucharist Ministers and lectors, altar servers, gift bearers, and in the liturgical choir.”
      School-wide liturgies are held, planned with a campus minister, and include student ministers.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Academy of the Holy Names

  • Address: 1075 New Scotland Road, Albany, NY 12208
  • Location: On campus

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Source: ahns.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, ahns.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Faith formation 1

  • Leadership in Ministry and Peer Retreat Team
    Campus ministry leadership programs for students.
    ahns.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Social Justice Club
    Student-led club that learns about equity, peace and human dignity, inspired by the Sisters of the Holy Names' commitment to justice and service.
    ahns.org

Retreats 1

  • Class retreat days
    One retreat day for each high school grade during the school year
    Retreat day held for each high school grade, jointly planned by students and the campus minister.
    ahns.org

Service 1

  • Junior Ladies of Charity
    Student arm of the Ladies of Charity, a national organization devoted to service to the less fortunate.
    ahns.org, ahns.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “The Campus Ministry program grounds us in our identity as a Catholic school founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names and inspires us to joyfully live out our faith.”
    The school is a Catholic school founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names; campus ministry is its faith program.
    “School-wide liturgies and prayer services, where students work with the campus minister to plan and implement the readings and music and serve as Eucharist Ministers and lectors, altar servers, gift bearers, and in the liturgical choir.”
    School-wide liturgies are held, planned with a campus minister, and include student ministers.
    “The Campus Ministry program grounds us in our identity as a Catholic school founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names and inspires us to joyfully live out our faith.”
    The school is a Catholic school founded by the Sisters of the Holy Names; campus ministry is its faith program.
  2. Directions & Map – Academy of the Holy Namesahns.org/directions-map · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Academy of the Holy Names 1075 New Scotland Road Albany NY 12208”
    The school is at 1075 New Scotland Road, Albany, NY 12208.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
97 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.100%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.9.5 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Albany, NY
Grades6–12
Students (all grades)210
Students in grades 9–12148
Coed or single-sexAll-female
Student–teacher ratio9.5 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges100%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

Local Church

Diocese of Albany

The Most Reverend Mark O'Connell, Bishop of Albany

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: rcda.org, rcda.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Yes. Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Albany. Its sponsor is Sisters of the Holy Names.

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