Catherine McAuley High School (Brooklyn)

Catherine McAuley High School is an all-girls, private, Roman Catholic high school in Brooklyn, New York. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1942, it is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn.

Background

A young woman named Catherine McAuley was dedicated to serving the poor, sick and uneducated in Dublin, Ireland. In 1827 she inherited the equivalent of 1 million dollars from a former employer. She founded the Sisters of Mercy to further her mission. Catherine McAuley High School is sponsored by The Sisters of Mercy and is dedicated to "preparing young Christian women for life."

Catherine McAuley High School is a small, all-girls' Catholic school in the diverse community of East Flatbush in Brooklyn, New York. The original name was Catherine McAuley "Commercial" High School, reflecting the fact that most graduates went directly to the workforce after high school. Today, McAuley boasts a near 100% graduation rate, a near 100% college acceptance rate, and grants financial aid to many students.

Catherine McAuley High School was the first in New York City to offer a boarding program for teenagers. A separate building serves as a dormitory for about 40 students. They live at this dormitory 5 days a week. Students in the boarding program are expected to maintain an 85 GPA. They are sponsored by the Boys Hope Girls Hope of NY.

External links

• School Website