Catholic Central High School (Troy, New York)
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Catholic Central High School is a private
, Roman Catholic high school
in Troy, New York
. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany
.
Catholic Central High School was founded in September, 1923 by Bishop Edmund F. Gibbons, at the request of the Pastors from the parishes in Troy, Watervliet
and Green Island
. The school was located on Eighth Street in Troy before moving to its present location at 116th Street and Seventh Avenue in North Troy. The original Catholic Central High School has now become part of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The first principal was Father Burns. The student body numbered 525 students. The first class graduated in June, 1924 and numbered thirty-two. When the doors reopened in September, 1924, there were 1,046 students registered in the high school.
In 1953, Catholic Central purchased the Cluett & Peabody building. It had been used for experimental purposes in the field of textile research as a miniature textile mill.
Beginning September, 1954, Catholic Central High School was relocated to its present day campus in North Troy. In 1957, where once lay a vacant lot, soon became the Monsignor Burns Gymnasium. The basketball team no longer had to play its “home” games “away”. Today, the gymnasium houses not only the gym but cafeteria, stage for dramatic productions, a 3500 square feet (325.2 m²) weight room and band room.
Catholic Central High School educates students in grades 7-12 and offers a college preparatory/Regents curriculum along with the University at the High School program under the direction of the State University of New York at Albany. Advanced placement courses are also offered in several disciplines.
Christopher Bott, the most recent principle of the institution has brought about many positive changes to the school atmosphere, including a new practice field, more coaching staff, and upgrades to the building infrastructure.
, Saratoga
and Schenectady, New York|Schenectady]] counties.
Easily accessible via # 787, Alt. # 7, # 4, # 40 and/or # 32
Busing is provided by the resident public school district for families within a fifteen mile (24 km) radius. Buses come from vicinities in Clifton Park, Niskayuna, Colonie, Troy, Waterford, East Greenbush, Brunswick (Brittonkill)
, Averill Park
and Hoosick Falls.
Tuition assistance is available, including a summer work study program
CCHS participates in the Big 10 Conference, along with local schools Bishop Maginn, Albany High School
, Christian Brothers Academy
(CBA), La Salle Institute
, Troy High School
, Amsterdam High School, Schenectady High School
and Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons.
Modified participation in the high school sports program for middle school students.
The 2010-11 Girls Varsity Volleyball team won the Big 10 Championship and went on to the Section II semi-finals where they lost to Queensbury. They defeated many great teams, especially Troy High School, whose team had not lost a game in 3 seasons until their defeat by Catholic Central.
Private school
Private schools, also known as independent schools or nonstate schools, are not administered by local, state or national governments; thus, they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory...
, Roman Catholic high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
in Troy, New York
Troy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
. It is located within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany
Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany covers all or part of 14 counties in Eastern New York...
.
Background
Catholic Central High School is a coeducational, college preparatory school, which, while grounded in tradition, prepares its students for their future. The school promotes academic achievement within the context of Catholic/Christian values. Through its program of Character/Peace Education, Catholic Central High School supports the development of the whole person and the unique gifts of the individual, and the formation of caring relationships, all based on the example of Jesus.Catholic Central High School was founded in September, 1923 by Bishop Edmund F. Gibbons, at the request of the Pastors from the parishes in Troy, Watervliet
Watervliet, New York
Watervliet is a city in Albany County in the US state of New York. The population was 10,254 as of the 2010 census. Watervliet is north of Albany, the capital of the state, and is bordered on the north, west, and south by the town of Colonie. The city is also known as "the Arsenal City".- History...
and Green Island
Green Island, New York
Green Island is a coterminous town and village in Albany County, New York, USA some 8 miles north of Albany, New York. Green Island is one of only five such town-village amalgams in New York. The population was 2,620 at the 2010 census...
. The school was located on Eighth Street in Troy before moving to its present location at 116th Street and Seventh Avenue in North Troy. The original Catholic Central High School has now become part of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The first principal was Father Burns. The student body numbered 525 students. The first class graduated in June, 1924 and numbered thirty-two. When the doors reopened in September, 1924, there were 1,046 students registered in the high school.
In 1953, Catholic Central purchased the Cluett & Peabody building. It had been used for experimental purposes in the field of textile research as a miniature textile mill.
Beginning September, 1954, Catholic Central High School was relocated to its present day campus in North Troy. In 1957, where once lay a vacant lot, soon became the Monsignor Burns Gymnasium. The basketball team no longer had to play its “home” games “away”. Today, the gymnasium houses not only the gym but cafeteria, stage for dramatic productions, a 3500 square feet (325.2 m²) weight room and band room.
Catholic Central High School educates students in grades 7-12 and offers a college preparatory/Regents curriculum along with the University at the High School program under the direction of the State University of New York at Albany. Advanced placement courses are also offered in several disciplines.
Christopher Bott, the most recent principle of the institution has brought about many positive changes to the school atmosphere, including a new practice field, more coaching staff, and upgrades to the building infrastructure.
Transportation/Information
Located in Troy, New York at 116th Street and 7th Avenue, central to the "Capital District" and servicing students from Albany, Columbia, RensselaerRensselaer, New York
Rensselaer is a city in Rensselaer County, New York, United States, and is located on the Hudson River directly opposite Albany. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,392; in 1920, it was 10,832. The name is from Kiliaen van Rensselaer, the original landowner of the region in New...
, Saratoga
Saratoga, New York
Saratoga is a town in Saratoga County, New York, United States. The population was 5,141 at the 2000 census. It is also the commonly used, but not official, name for the neighboring and much more populous city, Saratoga Springs. The major village in the town of Saratoga is Schuylerville which is...
and Schenectady, New York|Schenectady]] counties.
Easily accessible via # 787, Alt. # 7, # 4, # 40 and/or # 32
Busing is provided by the resident public school district for families within a fifteen mile (24 km) radius. Buses come from vicinities in Clifton Park, Niskayuna, Colonie, Troy, Waterford, East Greenbush, Brunswick (Brittonkill)
Brunswick (Brittonkill) Central School District
Brunswick Central School District is a rural fringe central school district located east of the city of Troy whose main campus resides in the town of Brunswick in Rensselaer County, New York, United States. The district has two operating school buildings: Tamarac Elementary School and Tamarac...
, Averill Park
Averill Park Central School District
Averill Park Central School District is a rural fringe public school district located east of the city of Rensselaer in south central Rensselaer County, New York. The district has five operating school buildings: three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school...
and Hoosick Falls.
Tuition assistance is available, including a summer work study program
Quality and excellence
- Largest coeducational Catholic secondary school in the New York dioceses of Albany existing for over 83 years with approximately 500 students in grades 7 through 12.
- Small enough to provide individual attention for each student: average class size 16-18.
- Fully accredited curriculum in accordance with NYS Education Department and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
- Many challenging levels of learning: Regents level courses, Honors level courses, University at the High School through the State University of New York at Albany, and Advanced Placement courses.
- Professional, warm, friendly teachers eager to help students develop their individual giftedness.
- Approximately 97% of the students graduate with a New York State Regents diploma.
- Approximately 70% of the graduates receive a scholarship and/or grant.
- SAT scores above the state and national average.
- Approximately 98% of the graduates go on to pursue higher education, well prepared for success at the college level.
Famous alumni
- Maureen StapletonMaureen StapletonMaureen Stapleton was an American actress in film, theater and television.-Early life:Stapleton was born Lois Maureen Stapleton in Troy, New York, the daughter of Irene and John P. Stapleton, and grew up in a strict Irish American Catholic family...
- Academy Award-winning American actress in film, theater and television, who also won an Emmy Award, two Tony Awards and was elected to the American Theatre Hall of Fame. - Tracy Phillips - Dancer and actress whom has appeared in many music videos from My Chemical Romance's "Helena" to The number Twelve Looks like You's "Grandfather" to Katy Perry's "California Gurls".
- Joe MahoneyJoe MahoneyJoseph Edward Mahoney is a minor league baseball first baseman currently on the Baltimore Orioles active roster....
- Professional Baseball Player who is currently on the Baltimore Orioles roster, graduated with the class of 2004 and was drafted in 2007 in the 6th Round of the MLB Amateur Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. - Chris Conroy - Screenwriter of Lionsgate Pictures' "Employee of the MonthEmployee of the Month (2006 film)Employee of the Month is a 2006 American comedy film directed by Greg Coolidge, written by Don Calame, Chris Conroy, and Coolidge, and starring Dane Cook, Jessica Simpson and Dax Shepard. The main plot revolves around two shop employees who compete for the affection of their newest co-worker...
" and other films.
Athletics
The school offers boys and girls baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, indoor track, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.CCHS participates in the Big 10 Conference, along with local schools Bishop Maginn, Albany High School
Albany High School
Albany High School is the name of several public and independent secondary schools:* Albany High School * Albany Science College, formerly Albany High School, in Chorley* Albany High School...
, Christian Brothers Academy
Christian Brothers Academy (Albany, New York)
Christian Brothers Academy is a Catholic college preparatory junior and senior high school for boys founded in 1859 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers . Located within the Colonie School District and the school is located in the town of Colonie, New York near the Albany International Airport on...
(CBA), La Salle Institute
La Salle Institute
La Salle Institute is an all-male Private, Catholic, college preparatory school operated by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, enrolling young men in grades six through twelve in North Greenbush, New York, USA. It is operated independent of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany...
, Troy High School
Troy High School
Troy High School may refer to:*East Troy High School in East Troy, Wisconsin*Troy Area High School in Troy, Pennsylvania*Troy Buchanan High School in Troy, Missouri*Troy Christian High School in Troy, Ohio*Troy Junior-Senior High School in Troy, Idaho...
, Amsterdam High School, Schenectady High School
Schenectady High School
Schenectady High School is a high school located at 1445 The Plaza in Schenectady, New York, USA. It was founded in 1992 through the merger of Linton High School and Mt. Pleasant High School. It is the only high school in the Schenectady City School District....
and Notre Dame-Bishop Gibbons.
Modified participation in the high school sports program for middle school students.
The 2010-11 Girls Varsity Volleyball team won the Big 10 Championship and went on to the Section II semi-finals where they lost to Queensbury. They defeated many great teams, especially Troy High School, whose team had not lost a game in 3 seasons until their defeat by Catholic Central.