Academic Excellence
College-preparatory curriculum of exemplary school quality
Advanced Placement courses
College-level courses and a wide range of honors courses
More than 95% of Aquinas graduates attend colleges and universities
Aquinas graduates receive millions of dollars in scholarships and grants each year to the best schools in the country
Excellent class size and professional staff/student ratio
Caring, professional, fully-certified teachers give personal attention to each student
Individual academic, career, and personal counseling provided by four full-time guidance counselors
Guidance Resource Center, electronically linking students, high schools, and colleges for career and financial aid exploration and direct college application
State-of-the-art computer classrooms with access to the Internet available to all students
Computers, CD-ROM, and laser disc technology enabling students to learn using the latest equipment in the major subject areas
Fully-automated library which facilitates research and enhances students' library skills
Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York
Aquinas High School was named a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education in May, 2000. At that time, it was one of only 222 high schools in the nation to receive this recognition for a second time.