39/16 Medford Street, Arlington, MA
Invest in Your Child’s Future: We Offer More Than Just Education
At Saint Agnes School/Arlington Catholic High School, we believe in providing a well-rounded education that goes beyond the classroom. With a focus on personalized learning, character development, and a nurturing environment, our students thrive academically and socially, preparing them for lifelong success.
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Invest in Your Child’s Future: We Offer More Than Just Education
At Saint Agnes School/Arlington Catholic High School, we believe in providing a well-rounded education that goes beyond the classroom. With a focus on personalized learning, character development, and a nurturing environment, our students thrive academically and socially, preparing them for lifelong success.
Discover What Makes ACHS-SAS Unique – Get All the Details Now!
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Focusing on the Mind, Body, and Spirit, one child at a time.
Join our community of passionate learners and dedicated educators committed to shaping bright futures. Schedule a call today and see how we can make a lasting impact on your child’s education and development.
KEY FACTS
Our school offers 23 Advanced Placement classes and the AP Capstone Diploma
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State Championships
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College Acceptance
OUR MISSION
Saint Agnes School/Arlington Catholic High School fosters strong individual academic achievement and character development, centered on our Catholic faith. Our co-educational Pre-K through Grade 12 school nurtures a community of critical thinkers dedicated to integrity, service, and living the Gospel message of Christ in the twenty-first century.
Key Facts
AC currently offers 23 different Advanced Placement Courses
The average student teacher ratio is one teacher to eleven students
90% of the students in the lower school continue on to the upper school
AC currently offers 43 sports teams
100% of students applying to college are accepted
17 Virtual Courses are available to meet the individual needs and interests of our students
12 current faculty members have dedicated over 25 years to teaching at Arlington Catholic
The Drama Clubs produces 5 performances each year between the upper and lower school
80% of faculty hold an advanced degree
AC Alum Julianne Nicholson ’89 has 63 TV and Film credits to her name. 2021 she won the Emmy for the Mare of Eastown
Key Facts
AC currently offers 23 different Advanced Placement Courses
The average student teacher ratio is one teacher to eleven students
90% of the students in the lower school continue on to the upper school
AC currently offers 43 sports teams
100% of students applying to college are accepted
17 Virtual Courses are available to meet the individual needs and interests of our students
12 current faculty members have dedicated over 25 years to teaching at Arlington Catholic
The Drama Clubs produces 5 performances each year between the upper and lower school
80% of faculty hold an advanced degree
AC Alum Julianne Nicholson ’89 has 63 TV and Film credits to her name. 2021 she won the Emmy for the Mare of Eastown
Saint Agnes School is proud to offer a Learning Center with a full time special education teacher in order to meet the needs of students with Individualized Education Program
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Our Core Values:
We are Catholic
We are a Close Knit and Vibrant Community
We are Critical Thinkers
We are People of Character
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"I have 2 daughters at Arlington Catholic, one is going into her junior year and the other is a Freshman. My oldest daughter has enjoyed her time there so far. She has played various sports and feels challenged by the AP and Honors courses. My youngest is really looking forward to being there in the Fall, the admissions team was great to work with all around."
-Current Parent
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Academics
Saint Agnes School is committed to excellence in education and to fostering an atmosphere of learning, critical thinking and peacemaking. Our focus is on nurturing the individual needs and growth of each child. We are committed to providing for the spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social education of our students.
Arlington Catholic provides an academic atmosphere in which students are challenged to think critically and creatively and also be responsible Christian members of their community. Whether working independently or collaboratively, students at AC are inspired be a dedicated faculty to reach their fullest potential. In addition, our guidance staff strives to place students at their appropriate and most stimulating academic levels.
With courses offered at the college preparatory, honors and Advanced Placement levels, students have the opportunity to pursue a wide range of academic core courses and electives.
Athletics
Arlington Catholic has a long tradition of strong athletic teams
and sports accomplishments.
We offer 24 sports to students in grades 7-12.
While we are proud of our many awards and championships, our greatest accomplishments are creating the next generation of gentlemen and lady athletes.
While our teams play in a competitive environment, participation and good sportsmanship is what Arlington Catholic values most.
We have many different opportunities for athletes at all levels with coaches, most of whom are AC alumni or faculty members, that will teach them the fundamentals and skills of the
games, as well as be good role models outside of the sport.
Guidance
High School is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity....Enjoy your four years and learn all you can!
The Guidance Department at Arlington Catholic High School is committed to helping students reach their full scholastic and personal potential.
To this end, counselors provide academic support, college/career counseling, and social/emotional guidance. The services offered by Guidance are many and diverse, but our foremost concern is availability to students.
Throughout the school year, students will meet with their counselor both individually, and in groups. Additionally, guidance counselors are the link between parents, teachers, and students. Parents are encouraged to communicate their questions and concerns regarding their child’s well-being and success. Likewise, students are welcome to schedule additional appointments as needed.
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
Community
Our school community is called to living the Gospel message of Christ in the 21st century. It is in the spirit of that message -- love one another -- that we offer spirit-building events and activities that contribute to a vibrant, inclusive school culture, and build bridges to understanding, compassion, and empathy. Throughout the year, student leadership groups and other groups will sponsor events that promote diversity, inclusivity, and belonging both on our campus and in the extended community.
Curricula
Each department’s philosophy statement includes language that reflects the school's mission and its commitment to equity. Course offerings, content, and pedagogy must evolve to best serve our students in this continually changing world. Each department will ensure that its curriculum includes diverse voices and perspectives, reflects pedagogy that speaks to diverse learning styles, and provides a safe space for dialogue.
Advocacy
We call our students to evolve into people of character who take responsibility for their mistakes, learn from them, and ultimately find peace in reconciliation. Students as well as faculty and staff must have a safe space to discuss issues of inequity that arise in or affect school life. AC commits to not allowing for any violation of students’ rights, responsibilities, and dignity -- whether written, verbal or via social media. Offenders will receive anti-bias education, and be referred to administration for corrective action on a case-by-case basis. Students who report incidents may be referred to guidance for mental/emotional health support services.
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“Arlington Catholic is a wonderful high school in a great location. It does a nice job preparing student for college”.
-Alumni
Student Life
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Student Involvement in extracurricular activities is an exciting and worthwhile part of the school experience. Students not only are encouraged to hone existing skills, but also develop new interested in our various clubs and service opportunities.
For example, Humanitarian Club members work with homeless shelters to gain an understanding and compassion for some of life’s more difficult situations.
Drawing from over 40 different neighborhoods, towns, cities and countries, our school community is a diverse one but through participation in clubs and activities, students from all grade levels and backgrounds have the chance to unite as one!
Student Life
Student Involvement in extracurricular activities is an exciting and worthwhile part of the school experience. Students not only are encouraged to hone existing skills, but also develop new interested in our various clubs and service opportunities.
For example, Humanitarian Club members work with homeless shelters to gain an understanding and compassion for some of life’s more difficult situations.
Drawing from over 40 different neighborhoods, towns, cities and countries, our school community is a diverse one but through participation in clubs and activities, students from all grade levels and backgrounds have the chance to unite as one!
ADMISSIONS
Greetings,
Whether you are already a member of our Saint Agnes School and Arlington Catholic High School community or are interested as a prospective parent or student in learning more about us, we hope that this site will enable you to glimpse the passion and energy that define us.
At Saint Agnes School/Arlington Catholic High School, we believe in Higher Learning.
Teaching a values based education is a vital part of our mission.
We believe we’re not just preparing students to reach their academic potential, but also to become responsible, caring adults.
So along with science, history and math, we teach compassion, honesty and charity.
And that takes education to the highest level.
Fr. Marc Bishop, Pastor
Dr. Andrew Keough, President
Mr. John Graceffa, Principal
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Love this school. Great community feel. Rigorous classes, yet balanced. As a parish HS, faith plays a genuinely important role. I feel the school is headed for greatness!!
-Parent