Type Private, All-Male Established 1917 Principal John Fodera Phone +1 718-447-1676 Motto Signum Fidei | Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic President Br. James Kelly Faculty 60 Number of students 636 Colors Blue, Gold | |
Address 200 Clinton Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301, USA Similar Monsignor Farrell High Sch, Moore Catholic High Sch, Saint Peter's Prep, Curtis High School, New Dorp High School | ||
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St. Peter's Boys' High School is a Catholic all-boys high school located in the New Brighton area of Staten Island in New York City. St. Peter's is affiliated with the Christian Brothers of St. John Baptist de la Salle, and is a member of the CHSAA. The school is located at 200 Clinton Avenue and is part of St. Peter's parish on Staten Island, which also ran a grammar school and all-girls high school.
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Origins
The origins of St. Peter's Boys' High School can be traced back to 1839, with the dedication of St. Peter's parish. With the arrival of three Christian Brothers in 1917, the school was founded on Richmond Terrace in the New Brighton area of Staten Island. Father Joseph Farrell and other local clergy took over operation of the school in 1920 when the Brothers were withdrawn due to World War I. The Brothers would return ten years later in 1930. At this time, there were more Brothers at the school than ever before. In 1937, the main campus of St. Peter's Boys' HS, was designated as a junior college of Manhattan College, another Lasallian institution. By 1943, the junior college closed and St. Peter's Boys High School relocated to that campus. The main campus of St. Peter's Boys High School has remained there since, on the corner of Clinton and Henderson Avenues. The Brothers' House, home to the Christian Brothers that live and teach at St. Peter's, is also found on this campus.
As recently as the early 1960s, two Christian Brothers also taught seventh and eight grades for boys at what was St. Peter's Girls HS at 300 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island.
The institution maintains an active alumni community, including the St. Peter's High School Glee Club and Seton Chorale Alumni who organize an annual scholarship benefit Christmas concert for their late instructor, Carl Lesch.
The modern era
In 1965, the Archdiocese of New York agreed to assist in the funding of a new gymnasium, which would also serve as the school's auditorium. By 1969, however, St. Peter's livelihood was threatened and the school's closing was imminent. The community rallied around St. Peter's and local support prevented the school from closing. As of 2001, the school's enrollment was 740 students. The Brothers' involvement in the school has been in decline due to a continual decrease in men entering the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. In 2001, eight Brothers taught at the school along with two Sisters of St. Joseph and 31 lay faculty members. In 2009, the varsity football team won the CHSAA single A championship 41-0 against the Bishop Ford Falcons. In 1989, senior Sal Kader and junior John Schwall won the NYC CHSAA wrestling individual championships at 177 and 119 pounds respectively. Kader also placed second overall in the NYS CHSAA state championship. In 1990, senior Patrick Hayes became the first St. Peter's grappler to win both championships and went on to wrestle in the overall NYS all-around championships.
Project 2000
Under the presidency of Brother James Kelly, FSC and Principal John A. Fodera, the school embarked on an ambitious project that would allow the school to continue to grow academically and become a powerhouse among Catholic high schools in New York City. The project included the renovation of the school's main building. As part of the renovation, administrative offices expanded, the library was enhanced, a state-of-the-art computer lab was added, as well as completely updated and modernized Biology and Chemistry Laboratories. Project 2000 also included the construction of a wrestling room and air conditioning in designated areas of the building. Soon after the completion of Project 2000, renovations were made to the cafeteria and new lockers were installed. As a continuation of Project 2000, the school went forth with plans to build an athletic facility that would be home to the school's football and track teams.
As the school's reputation within the community has increased, so has the student population and the number of applicants. The small size of the school means that only a limited number of students are presented with the opportunity to pursue academic studies and athletic achievement there.
Academics
St. Peter's is a fully accredited member of the New York State Board of Regents. The school is operated by the Brothers of the Christian Schools, an Roman Catholic order of consecrated religious men whose mission is to teach. Founded by a French priest (Saint John Baptist de La Salle 1651-1719), over 5,000 men are members of this Institute which is the Church's largest order of men dedicated to teaching St. Peter's is one of 17 schools in New York and New Jersey that belong to the Brothers of the Christian Schools - District of Eastern North America. St. Peter's is also a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Curriculum
All students enrolled at St. Peter's are expected to complete a rigorous academic program that includes four courses within the Religion Department, four courses within the English Department, four courses within the History Department, three within the Math Department, two courses in the sciences, three language courses, as well as an Art & Music course, a Health course, four years of physical education, and usually three elective courses. All "scholars students" are also required to complete at least two years of Latin.