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Catholic High Schools


Boys High Schools

Bishop Timon - St. Jude High School

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Boys)
601 McKinley Pkwy. 

Buffalo,  New York  14220
Phone: (716) 826-3610
Website: http://www.bishoptimon.com
Acceptances are based on the results of:
• The Catholic High School Exam
• Application

​Canisius High School

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Boys)
1180 Delaware Ave. 

Buffalo,  New York  14209
Phone: (716) 882-0466
Website: http://www.canisiushigh.org
Every application to the school is evaluated on an individual basis. Admission decisions are made on the basis of:
  • Performance on the entrance exam
  • Past educational performance:
    • Grades
    • Standardized testing results
    • Conduct
    • Attendance
    • Personal recommendations
In order for an application to be reviewed by the admission committee, it must be considered complete. A complete application includes the following items:
  • Application form
  • Transcripts/grades from 6th, 7th, and (minimally) the first quarter of the 8th grade. Please note there is a particular focus on core subject areas such as mathematics, English, science, reading, and history/social studies
  • Results from the CHS entrance exam
  • Standardized testing results
  • One recommendation from a core subject teacher
  • A writing sample

St. Francis High School

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Boys)
4129 Lake Shore Rd. 

Athol Springs,  New York  14010
Phone: (716) 627-1200
Website: https://www.stfrancishigh.org
Acceptances are based on the results of:
• The Catholic High School Exam
• Application
• Transcripts/grades from 6th, 7th, and (minimally) the first quarter of the 8th grade. Please note there is a particular focus on core subject areas such as mathematics, English, science, reading, and history/social studies
• Standardized testing results

For Scholarship
• One recommendation from a core subject teacher
• Additional recommendations are optional
• A Hand written Essay (*essays must be hand written)

Please mail Letters of Recommendation to: 
St Francis Admissions Office
4129 Lake Shore Rd. 
Athol Springs,  New York  14010

St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Boys)
845 Kenmore Ave. 
Buffalo,  New York  14223
Phone: (716) 874-4024
Website: http://www.sjci.com
To be considered for admission to St. Joe's, prospective freshmen for Fall 2017 must do the following:
• Complete an Application
• Sit for the Scholarship & Entrance Exam ​

​Admission
Admission to St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute is open to young men whose middle school record exhibits positive citizenship in an academic community and an ability to succeed in a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Students must also achieve a satisfactorily competitive score on the school's entrance exam. St. Joe's operates under a rolling Admissions Policy, meaning we evaluate applicants throughout the year.

Application
In order to gain admission to St. Joe's, students must complete an application for admission, sit for the Scholarship & Entrance Exam and supply academic transcripts from grades 6, 7 and 8. 

Tuition Support
A St. Joe's education is available to all socio-economic backgrounds due to our expansive tuition assistance. Over 80% of the class of 2020 will receive tuition support through merit-based Academic Scholarships, a need-based Tuition Assistance Program, and a Supplementary Work Program. Thanks to the generosity of our alumni and benefactors, St. Joe's enjoys a growing endowment, and our mission is to extend the St. Joe's experience to all who qualify academically. During the 2016-17 school year, St. Joe's will allocate $2.7 million in Tuition Support.

Academic Scholarships
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute offers academic scholarship awards to qualified incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and potential. Financial need is not a factor in determining scholarship eligibility. Of primary consideration in selecting a student to receive an academic scholarship is his score on the Scholarship and Entrance Examination given prior to his acceptance into St. Joe's. Additional criteria in determining such awards include a review of the student's transcript from grades 6, 7, and 8.

Tuition Assistance 
Families may apply for financial aid in the fall of the year prior to attendance. If a family qualifies for aid, notice will be sent at the same time an acceptance packet is mailed to the student, providing a full financial picture at the time of acceptance.

 
Application must be made each year to maintain eligibility as awards do not automatically renew. Tuition grants which result in a direct reduction of tuition expenses vary in size and are awarded to selected families based on financial need.

Supplementary Work Program
St. Joe's also sponsors a work program designed to assist students who reduce the cost of tuition by working at St. Joe's. While the program is not need-based and open to all students, it is normal for a financial aid award to include both a direct grant and an amount to be earned through the work program. Students earn tuition credits by working before and after school and during holidays, weekends, and vacations. As of July 1st, 2016, the hourly rate is $8/hour. It is reasonable for boys to work as many as 200 hours over 12 months (July-June) without sacrificing their school work, extra-curriculars, or family responsibility.

Girls High Schools

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Girls)
3860 Main St. 

Amherst,  New York  14226
Phone: (716) 834-2101
Website: http://www.sacredheartacademy.org

​​Mount Mercy Academy​

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Girls)
88 Red Jacket Pkwy. 

Buffalo,  New York  14220
Phone: (716) 825-8796
Website: http://www.mtmercy.org
Shadowing :
Experience Being A Mercy Girl For A Day
Seventh and Eighth graders who are interested in applying to MMA are welcome to spend a day on at Mount Mercy Academy  by enrolling to Experience Becoming A Mercy Girl For A Day.
This shadow program offers prospective Mercy girls a chance to experience what a typical student's day is like. Seventh/Eighth graders will spend the day shadowing a current freshman, who will take them to classes, share time with them during breaks and lunch (lunch is free!), and receive a tour. There's nothing like it!
A shadow day at Mount Mercy begins at 8:30am and ends at 2:00pm. Please dress appropriately. 
Online registration to Experience Becoming A Mercy Girl For A Day is available below. If you need assistance with registration or additional information, please contact our Admissions Department  
Molly Gasuik, Recruitment Manager 
716- 825-8796 ext. 320 mgasuik@mtmercy.org
​Tours
       Tours are available any time by appointment. Tours are scheduled at the convenience of the family Please contact Molly Gasuik at 716-825-8796 ext 320 or mgasuik@mtmercy.org. 
Scholarships:
Please contact Jeanne Burvid at jburvid@mtmercy.org or 716-825-8796 ext 201 for more information about scholarships
MMA Academic
Traditionally, a four-year academic scholarship is guaranteed to the member of the incoming class scoring the highest on the Catholic High School Entrance Exam and indicating Mount Mercy Academy as her first-choice school on the admissions application.

Acceptances
Every application to the school is evaluated on an individual basis. Admissions decisions are made on the basis of :
  • The Catholic High School Exam
  • Transcripts/grades from 6th,7th,  8th grade with the most recent academic report card.
  • Conduct
  • Attendance
  • We also look at what the student is involved in

​Mount St. Mary Academy

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Girls)
3756 Delaware Ave. 

Kenmore,  New York  14217
Phone: (716) 877-1358
Website: http://www.msmacademy.org/
Acceptances are based on the results of:
• The Catholic High School Exam
• Application

-Student must complete the online application found here: http://www.msmacademy.org/admissions/apply-now/
-Once the parent/student complete the application, they must print out the confirmation that they receive and give it to the principal/counselor of their current school. This prompts the student's school to send their first and second choice high schools a copy of the students' transcripts.
-Students must take the Catholic High School Placement Test in November of 8th-grade at their first choice school. If they miss the test, please contact the MSM Admissions Office to schedule a make-up test.
-After the test, we send students home with applications for our scholarships, financial aid, and work study. Applications are due back mid-December.
-Notification packets are mailed out in late January and Registration takes place in early February.

Click here to read through Mount St. Mary Academy's view book.

​Nardin Academy - High School

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Girls)
135 Cleveland Ave. 

Buffalo,  New York  14222
Phone: (716) 881-6262
Website: http://www.nardin.org/high_school/
Acceptances are based on the results of:
• The Catholic High School Exam
• Application

Transcripts should come from your current school and contain a minimum of two complete years (6th and 7th grade)as well as the first quarter of your courses of the current academic year (8th grade). Please print your application, sign, and submit to your current school's office so that they can mail the transcripts to Nardin.

Recommendations
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Nardin requires two letters of recommendation, one academic and one from a non-academic person in your life such as a coach, dance teacher, music instructor, troop leader, or from community leaders where you perform service. We love learning about your character, sportsmanship, leadership, work ethic, compassion, and any other traits that help us learn more about who you are.

Please mail Letters of Recommendation to: 
Nardin Academy Admissions Office
135 Cleveland Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14222




Co-Ed High Schools

​Cardinal O'Hara High School

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Co-Ed)
39 O'Hara Rd. 

Tonawanda,  New York  14150
Phone: (716) 695-2600
Website: http://www.cardinalohara.com
To be considered for acceptance as a new student:
  • Submit a Catholic High School Application.
  • Sit for our Catholic High School Scholarship & Entrance Exam and/or have your scores submitted to our Admissions office.
  • Complete and return our Scholarship Application Form & Essay to be eligible for scholarships and awards ranging from $500 to $8,500.  All essays must be hand-written.
  • If interested, apply for Financial Aid (FACTS) and Tuition Assistance. More information can be found at www.cardinalohara.com.
  • Not required, but strongly encouraged!  Schedule a shadow day to experience what an actual school day is like.  

Chesterton Academy

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Co-Ed)
1339 Indian Church Rd
West Seneca, NY 14224

Phone: 716-674-8101
Website: https://buffalochestertonacademy.org/
High School students and 8th graders are welcome to set up a Shadow Day at any time.  
​Experience first-hand what it is like to be a Chesterton Student.  Call the school to set up your child’s Shadow Day at 674-8100.

​St. Mary's High School

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Grades: 9 - 12 (Co-Ed)
142 Laverack Ave. 

Lancaster,  New York  14086
Phone: (716) 683-4824
Website: http://www.smhlancers.org
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