High Schools Named to Honor Roll

All Hallows High School in the Bronx and the Montfort Academy in Katonah have again been named to the National Catholic High School Honor Roll of the top 50 Catholic secondary schools in the country.

Also, St. Joseph Hill Academy on Staten Island and Dominican Academy in Manhattan received honorable mention in academics.

The Honor Roll, a project of the Acton Institute, an international research and education organization, measures academics, civic education and Catholic identity in making the selection. More than 300 Catholic high schools from around the country entered the competition, which has been conducted annually since 2004.

"The Honor Roll strengthens schools by encouraging high standards and vibrant Catholicism," said Father David M. O'Connell, C.M., the president of The Catholic University of America and an advisory board member. "Catholic schools must examine themselves on a regular basis using a well-rounded approach that assesses adherence to the Church's educational calling."

The Nov. 10 announcement by the National Catholic High School Honor Roll said that "the best schools demonstrate a balanced excellence, which includes an active Catholic culture, sound college preparation and integration of Church teaching in all departments."

"These schools also display sound moral, catechetical and civic formation that prepares students for vocations in the world as political, religious, scientific and business leaders," it said.

Both All Hallows and the Montfort Academy have made the Honor Roll three times in previous years.

Paul Krebbs, the president of All Hallows, said, "During our 100th anniversary year, it is especially pleasing that we are once again recognized as one of the country's outstanding Catholic high schools."

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