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Catholic high school

Msgr. Farrell High School

  • LocationStaten Island, NY
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 856 students

All-male

Official website

Monsignor Farrell High School on Staten Island publishes that the Eucharist is celebrated every morning and that Reconciliation is received on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Its religion department requires four years of theology, begins each school day with prayer, and has a school chapel open for personal prayer. A campus chaplain is mentioned; not named on the public pages.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Msgr. Farrell High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Charles Catholic Church: 0.5 mi1Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church: 0.7 mi2Saint Patrick's Church: 1.0 mi3Church of Saint Christopher and Saint Margaret Mary: 1.3 mi4Saint Charles Mission Center: 1.7 mi5Church of Saint Clare: 1.9 mi6Msgr. Farrell High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Charles Catholic Church — 0.5 mi
  2. Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church — 0.7 mi · 62 3rd Street
  3. Saint Patrick's Church — 1.0 mi
  4. Church of Saint Christopher and Saint Margaret Mary — 1.3 mi · 120 Midland Avenue
  5. Saint Charles Mission Center — 1.7 mi · 209 Flagg Place, Staten Island
  6. Church of Saint Clare — 1.9 mi · 92 Nelson Avenue

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.

CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

65 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • 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 (Liturgical services are held throughout the year; liturgies are Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each school day begins with prayer and liturgical services are provided throughout the school year.”
      Each school day begins with prayer, and liturgical services are provided during the year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The school states that the Eucharist is celebrated every morning.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The celebration of the Holy Eucharist is available every morning.”
      Holy Eucharist is celebrated every morning, per the school's religion department page.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearMonthly or more often (Reconciliation is received on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.”
      Reconciliation is received on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
  • 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 (A campus chaplain coordinates spiritual life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our campus chaplain coordinates activities directly related to a student’s spiritual life and the Catholic identity of Monsignor Farrell.”
      A campus chaplain (not named on the page) coordinates spiritual life activities.
      “The celebration of the Holy Eucharist is available every morning.”
      Holy Eucharist is celebrated every morning, per the school's religion department page.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Four years of theology are required for graduation; theology is taken in every grade.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/38692085/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 years of Theology”
      Four years of theology are required for graduation.
  • 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 (The senior course Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues (apologetic content) is offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “help the students understand the manner in which the Catholic Church relates to non-Catholic Christians as well as to other religions of the world.”
      The senior course Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues covers the Catholic Church's relationship with other Christians and religions.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
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

78 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (A junior class retreat is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Class Retreat St. Charles Church”
      A Junior Class Retreat is listed on the school calendar for October 14, 2026, at St. Charles Church.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One campus chaplain is mentioned, not named.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “our campus chaplain coordinates activities directly related to a student’s spiritual life and the Catholic identity of Monsignor Farrell.”
      A campus chaplain (not named on the page) coordinates spiritual life activities.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Altar Servers & Lectors and Holy Name Society are listed as current clubs.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/activities/i/38993652/clubs-activites · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Altar Servers & Lectors Anime Club”
      Altar Servers & Lectors is a current student club.
      “History Club Holy Name Society Leadership Institute”
      Holy Name Society is a current student club.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Each school day begins with prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Each school day begins with prayer and liturgical services are provided throughout the school year.”
      Each school day begins with prayer, and liturgical services are provided during the year.
      “The Chapel is available for students’ personal prayer and quiet reflection.”
      The school chapel is available for student 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.

  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Required service hoursNo requirement (The official graduation requirements list does not include service hours.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/38692085/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “In order to successfully graduate from Monsignor Farrell High School, a student must complete and pass: 4 years of Theology”
      The official graduation requirements list has no service-hour requirement.
  • 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 (Community outreach clubs (Special Olympics, Hearing Our Heroes, FOSI, Visiting Brothers Society) are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Throughout the year, school organizations sponsor drives in response to the needs of others”
      School organizations sponsor drives in response to the needs of others.
    2. Clubs & Activities | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/activities/i/38993652/clubs-activites · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Special Olympics Club, Hearing our Heroes, Friends of Staten Island (FOSI), and our Visiting Brothers Society are but a few examples of how you will be able to get involved in giving back to the community.”
      Community outreach clubs include Special Olympics, Hearing Our Heroes, Friends of Staten Island and the Visiting Brothers Society.

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

Strengths

  • Four years of theology are required for graduation, and the Eucharist is celebrated every morning.
    Sources (2)
    1. Academics | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/38692085/academics · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4 years of Theology”
      Four years of theology are required for graduation.
    2. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The celebration of the Holy Eucharist is available every morning.”
      Holy Eucharist is celebrated every morning, per the school's religion department page.
  • Reconciliation is received on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the school chapel is open for personal prayer.
    Sources (1)
    1. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays.”
      Reconciliation is received on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
      “The Chapel is available for students’ personal prayer and quiet reflection.”
      The school chapel is available for student prayer.
  • Two faith-based student clubs are listed: Altar Servers & Lectors and Holy Name Society.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Activities | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/activities/i/38993652/clubs-activites · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Altar Servers & Lectors Anime Club”
      Altar Servers & Lectors is a current student club.
      “History Club Holy Name Society Leadership Institute”
      Holy Name Society is a current student club.

Concerns

  • Retreats are listed for the junior class only.
    Sources (1)
    1. Calendar | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/calendar · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Junior Class Retreat St. Charles Church”
      A Junior Class Retreat is listed on the school calendar for October 14, 2026, at St. Charles Church.

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Campus ministry home

Campus chaplaincy and school chapel

  • Address: 2900 Amboy Rd Richmond
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

Source: msgrfarrellhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, msgrfarrellhs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Junior Class RetreatOff campus
    Wednesday, October 14, 2026, 2:30 PM
    Junior class retreat listed on the school calendar at St. Charles Church.
    msgrfarrellhs.org

Clubs and groups 1

  • Holy Name Society
    Student club listed among current clubs and activities.
    msgrfarrellhs.org

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Altar Servers & Lectors
    Student club listed among current clubs and activities.
    msgrfarrellhs.org
  • Usher Society
    Student club listed among current clubs and activities.
    msgrfarrellhs.org

Service 5

  • Friends of Staten Island (FOSI)
    Community outreach club listed among clubs and activities.
    msgrfarrellhs.org
  • Special Olympics Volunteers
    Community outreach club listed among clubs and activities.
    msgrfarrellhs.org
  • Hearing Our Heroes
    Community outreach club listed among clubs and activities.
    msgrfarrellhs.org
  • Visiting Brothers Society
    Community outreach club listed among clubs and activities.
    msgrfarrellhs.org
  • Social action drives
    School organizations sponsor drives for local food pantries, Thanksgiving food donations, Christmas toy collections and fundraising for victims of serious illness and natural catastrophes.
    msgrfarrellhs.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. Department of Theology & Religious Studies | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/curriculum/c/0/i/39422919/department-religion · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “our campus chaplain coordinates activities directly related to a student’s spiritual life and the Catholic identity of Monsignor Farrell.”
    A campus chaplain (not named on the page) coordinates spiritual life activities.
    “The Chapel is available for students’ personal prayer and quiet reflection.”
    The school chapel is available for student prayer.
  2. Directions | Monsignor Farrellmsgrfarrellhs.org/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “2900 Amboy Rd Richmond”
    The school's published address is 2900 Amboy Rd, Richmond (Staten Island).

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
84 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.9 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
DioceseArchdiocese of New York, NY
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)856
Students in grades 9–12856
Coed or single-sexAll-male
Student–teacher ratio14.9 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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

Archdiocese of New York

The Most Reverend Ronald A. Hicks, Archbishop of New York

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Patrick's Cathedral

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

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