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Saint Agnes Boys High School is an all-boys Catholic school located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. Our college-preparartory curriculum prepares young men for success in college and careers.

Enrollment
St. Agnes enrolls approximately 300 young men in grades 9 through 12. The average class size is 25. The school’s small size ensures personal attention for each student. The faculty at St. Agnes is committed to helping each student develop his academic talents fully.

Location
St. Agnes is conveniently located on West End Avenue at West 87th Street on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The school is just one block from the number 1 subway stop at 86th Street and Broadway, with easy connections to the Number 2 and 3 express trains. In addition, the M-86 cross-town bus stops directly across the street from the school, providing convenient access for students on the East Side. Students from all five boroughs are enrolled at St. Agnes.

Tuition
Tuition for 2008-09 is $5900 and may be paid in ten monthly installments. The only fees for freshmen are registration of $100 and tuition processing of $42. Financial aid is available through the Inner City Scholoarship Fund and the Student Sponsor Partners Programs.Tuition payments are made to Tuition Management Systems. For mroe information visit their web site at www.afford.com

Dress Code
Students are required to wear a white dress shirt with a tie, dress pants, and black dress shoes. Complete details are published in the Student & Parent Handbook.

Curriculum
All students at St. Agnes enroll in a college-preparatory curriculum. Required courses are:

Religion – 4 years
English – 4 years
Mathematics – 4 years
Social Studies – 4 years
Spanish – 3 or 4 years
Science – 3 or 4 years
Physical Education – 3 years
Fine Arts – 1 year
Health – 1 semester
Computer Skills – 1 semester

The Advanced Placement Program allows high school students to earn college credits. St. Agnes offers Advanced Placement courses in American History, English, Studio Art and Spanish. Elective courses are offered in a variety of disciplines in junior and senior year.

Extra-Curricular Activites
JV and Varsity Basketball
Varsity Baseball
Varsity Soccer
Track
Volleyball (planned for 2006-07)
Intramurals
Drama Club
Mock Trial
Yearbook
Habitat for Humanity Service
National Honor Society
Math League
Film Club
Chess Club
Student Council
Retreats

College Placement
95% of our graduates continue their studies in colleges and universities. Over 2 million dollars in scholarships and financial aid were awarded last year. Students were admitted to selective colleges, including:

• Boston College
• Boston University
• Brown
• Duke
• Fairfield
• Fordham
• Marist
• New York University
• Penn State
• St. John’s University
• State University of New York
• . . . and many others.

Non-Discrimination Policy
Saint Agnes Boys High School not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin in the administration of educational or admissions policies, financial aid or grant programs, athletics, or any other school programs.