St. Barnabas High School
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425 East 240th Street McLean Avenue New York City (Woodlawn, Bronx), New York 10470 United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°54′06″N 73°51′52″W / 40.90170°N 73.86434°WCoordinates: 40°54′06″N 73°51′52″W / 40.90170°N 73.86434°W |
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| Type | Private, all-female |
| Motto | Veritas Cum Scientia (Truth with Knowledge) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1924 |
| Status | Open |
| School code | 333955 |
| Dean | Ken Donato |
| Rector | Brendan A. Fitzgerald |
| Principal | Theresa Napoli |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15:1 |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Slogan | Be Charitable, Be Graceful, Be Spirited |
| Song | "St. Barnabas School March Song" |
| Athletics | basketball, soccer, softball and volleyball |
| Mascot | Barney the Bear |
| Team name | Bears |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Publication | To The Lighthouse (Literary Journal) |
| Newspaper | Saint Barnabas Chronicle |
| Yearbook | Immaculata |
| Tuition | $8,150 (2017–2018) |
| Athletic Director | Amanda Babcock |
| Website | www |
 St. Barnabas High School chapel facing McLean Avenue (2011) |
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St. Barnabas High School is an all-girls, private, Roman Catholic high school located in the Woodlawn section of The Bronx, New York. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.
Founded in September 1924 and being at its current location since 1959, the school is located in the Woodlawn section of the borough of the Bronx. It also borders the southeastern section of the City of Yonkers in neighboring Westchester County. Since its inception, the school was founded and has been operated by the Sisters of Charity. As of September 1, 2015, St. Barnabas High School become independent of the St. Barnabas Parish. The St. Barnabas High School Chapel was renovated sometime during the tenure of Msgr. Timothy S. Collins, which was from 1986 to 1994.
St. Barnabas High School follows the New York State Department of Education Curriculum. Some senior electives include Psychology and Personal Finance. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools The student to teacher ratio is 15:1 with a majority of students going on to colleges or universities. The class of 2015 amassed nearly $7 million in college scholarships with a 100% graduation rate. As of 2016, the senior class earned over $10 million in scholarship and grants from a vast array of colleges and universities. Additionally, St. Barnabas offers Mercy College (New York) credits for various courses.
St. Barnabas High School's Film Club was created in 2008. It had merged with the existing Drama Club the following year. Together, the Film and Drama Club have produced features and short films. Additionally, plays and musicals have been produced by its members.
St. Barnabas has a noteworthy choir, which consists of students from all over the St. Barnabas parish. In 2016, they were the only school in the archdiocese to be invited to sing for Pope Francis during the traditional date of the Epiphany (holiday), January 6.
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