Catholic high school
St. Catharine Academy
- LocationBronx, NY
- Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 6–12 · 306 students
All-female
St. Catharine Academy (listed by the Archdiocese of New York as St. Catharine Academy High School (Girls)) is a girls' secondary school at 2250 Williamsbridge Road in the Bronx. The Archdiocese's listing describes its education as faithful to the Gospel and Catholic tradition and says it is in the educational tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. The school's own website does not allow this research tool; its Mass, sacramental, theology, retreat and service practices could not be documented.
Catholic churches nearby
- Saint Lucy Catholic Church — 0.4 mi · 833 Mace Avenue
- Saint Clare Catholic Church — 0.6 mi · 1025 Rhinelander Avenue
- Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church — 0.8 mi · 1703 Lurting Avenue
- Our Lady of Solace Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 735 Morris Park Avenue
- Holy Rosary Catholic Church — 1.0 mi · 1510 Adee Avenue
- Saint Philip and Saint James Church — 1.1 mi · 1160 East 213th Street
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.
Sacramental life
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.All-school or class Masses during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: 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: 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: 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.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Priest chaplain serving the schoolNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Theology and curriculum
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Years of theology or religion requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: 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.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: 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.
Campus culture
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.RetreatsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Service and Catholic social teaching
Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: 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: 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.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.
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Academic Excellence
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.80%
- Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.14.7 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
| Type | Independent Catholic school |
|---|---|
| Diocese | Archdiocese of New York, NY |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Students (all grades) | 306 |
| Students in grades 9–12 | 261 |
| Coed or single-sex | All-female |
| Student–teacher ratio | 14.7 to 1 |
| Graduates going to 4-year colleges | 80% |
| Setting | City |
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
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.
About this school’s data
- NCES school ID 00919373
- 2250 Williamsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10469
- (718) 882-2882
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- Is St. Catharine Academy a Catholic high school?
- Yes. St. Catharine Academy is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of New York.
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