Archbishop Stepinac High School High School Profile
ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC HIGH SCHOOL
REV. THOMAS COLLINS ’79, PRESIDENT • MR. PAUL CARTY, PRINCIPAL
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Accredited by the Middle States Association of College and Secondary Schools, Archbishop Stepinac High School is a standard bearer in curriculum innovation with a highly competitive academic program.
• Population is approximately 800 male students.
• The school academic calendar is based on trimesters and semesters. Each trimester is approximately 11 weeks in length. Each semester is 18 weeks in length.
• Specialized academic programs include Honors Academy Program, Entrepreneurship Program, Internship Program, Global Scholars Diploma Program, AP Capstone Diploma Program, and a comprehensive Computer Science Engineering Program.
• Archbishop Stepinac is among the first schools in the nation to use all digital texts.
• Each course is blended with interactive technology platforms: i.e., MyMathLab, Mastering Science, REVEL, among others.
• The blended learning and project-based learning programs have received recognition from Rice University.
• STEAM program awarded the Executive Leadership Award from Fordham University Graduate School of Education.
• Students can participate in a FLEX Honors program. There are honors and Advanced Placement courses that are non-exclusive.
• Seniors can participate in an internship program in the third trimester of their senior year.
• Stepinac participates in Syracuse, St. John’s, and Marist Universities High School Articulation College Link Programs.
• The school boasts a championship interscholastic sports program, an award-winning arts program, many additional clubs and activities, and a campus ministry program.
• Archbishop Stepinac High School has earned GOLD Recognition on the 2025 College Board AP School Honor Roll.
COLLEGE COUNSELORS
Ms. Maria Buda
The Honors Academy Counselor, Director of Counseling Mbuda@Stepinac.org, x242
Mr. Matthew Giannettino MGiannettino@Stepinac.org, x381
Mr. Robert Russo RRusso@Stepinac.org, x342
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Ms. Lisa M. Limongelli-Cappiello LCappiello@Stepinac.org, x359
CEEB Code: 335940
POSTSECONDARY PLANS — CLASS OF 2025
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Students are required to complete a minimum of 140 hours of community service by graduation.
CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) DISTRIBUTION
First trimester grades are reported by Dec. 12, 2025. Mid-year grades are reported by Feb. 1, 2026. Second trimester grades are reported by Mar. 17, 2026.
Grade Point Average
Weight is assigned to Advanced Placement (1.1) and Honors (1.04) courses and is reflected in the overall cumulative average per trimester. The individual course grades are raw scores.
Please note: Students are not assigned a rank. A passing grade is 65.
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams
• 42% of the student body participate in the AP Program.
• 60% of which earn qualifying scores of 3+.
• 30% of which earn AP Scholar designation.
• AP exams are a mandatory requirement to successfully complete the course.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
SUSAN AND DANIEL P. MAHONEY ’67 HONORS ACADEMY PROGRAM
The Honors Academy is a personalized small learning program designed to expose high-achieving students in our honors program to advanced study in the following career disciplines: law, engineering, health sciences, and finance. The students complete a curriculum concentration (akin to a college major) over the course of three years. In addition to highly rigorous courses, students complete a research symposium evaluated by a panel of academicians, an internship, and a culminating project (a dissertation) also reviewed by a panel of professors and professionals. Honors students with a cumulative average of 90% or higher in their freshman year may apply. They must be accepted into the program following a selective process.
Below are the required courses for each Honors Academy concentration. Students are also responsible for general core courses in Mathematics, Science, English, History, Foreign Language, and Religious Studies programs. (Academy students may enroll in AP Research and AP Seminar to fulfill core English requirements.) Each Honors Academy student graduates with an additional 2–4 credits above the school graduation requirement.
NB: 20% of the school population is enrolled in the Susan and Daniel P. Mahoney ’67 Honors Academy Program.
Engineering Academy
• Principles of Engineering I Honors
• Principles of Engineering II Honors
• AP Computer Science A
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Physics I
Law Academy:
• Introduction to Law Honors: Legal Reading & Writing
• Business Law Honors
• Tort Law Honors
• Constitutional Law Honors
• Criminal Procedure Honors
• AP US History
Health Sciences Academy:
• Biochemistry Honors
• Behavioral Neuroscience Honors
• Genetics Honors
• Anatomy and Physiology Honors
• Epidemiology Honors
• Bioethics Honors
• Advanced Patient Care
Economics and Finance:
• Business Management Honors
• Finance Honors
• Foundations of Entrepreneurship
• Accounting Honors
• AP European History
• AP Macroeconomics
• AP Microeconomics
• Principles of Marketing
• AP Physics II
• Internship
• Research Symposium
• Capstone Project Management Design
• AP Physics C: Mechanics (optional)
• AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism (optional)
• AP Government and Politics
• AP English Language
• AP Literature & Composition
• Internship
• Research Symposium
• Capstone Dissertation
• AP Biology
• AP Psychology
• AP Statistics
• Internship
• Research Symposium
• Capstone Dissertation
• AP Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• AP Statistics
• Internship
• Research Symposium
• Capstone Dissertation
• Bloomberg Market Concepts Certification
ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM OVERVIEW
ENGLISH
• American Literature
• British Literature
• Literature & Composition
• World Literature
• American Literature Honors (Pre-A.P.)
• British Literature Honors
• College Literature Honors
• Literature & Composition Honors
• A.P. English Language
• A.P. Literature & Composition
• A.P. Research
• A.P. Seminar
• Classics*
• Communications/Media
• Creative Nonfiction
• Drama
• Introduction to Law* (Legal Reading & Writing)
• Journalism
• Literary NY
• Sports Literature
WORLD LANGUAGES
• French I, II, III
• Italian I, II, III
• Spanish I, II, III
• Italian II, III Honors
• Latin I, II, III, IV Honors
• Spanish II, III Honors
• A.P. Italian Language
• A.P. Latin: Vergil
• A.P. Spanish Language
• French IV
• Italian IV
• Spanish IV
MUSIC
• Chorus
• Concert Band
• Intro to Music History & Theory
• Introduction to Band
• String Ensemble
• Wind Ensemble Honors
• Jazz Band
MATHEMATICS
• Algebra I
• Algebra II
• Calculus
• College Algebra
• Geometry
• Pre-Calculus
• Trigonometry
• Algebra I Honors
• Algebra II Honors
• Algebra II/Pre-Calculus Honors
• Calculus Honors
• Geometry Honors
• Pre-Calculus Honors
• Trigonometry Honors
• A.P. Calculus AB
• A.P. Calculus BC
• A.P. Pre-Calculus
• Linear Algebra
• Multivariable Calculus
COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING
• Advanced Engineering & Programming
• Architecture
• Digital Media
• Introduction to CSE
• Studio Art
• Engineering Honors I
• Engineering Honors II
• CAD Design
• 3D Modeling & Design
• A.P. Computer Science A
• A.P. Computer Science Principles
• A.P. Drawing
• A.P. 2.0 Art & Design
• Computer Programming (JAVA)
• Cybersecurity
• Digital Photography
• Digital Publishing
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering
• Game Theory & Design
• Introduction to Esports
• Programming Mobile Apps
• Sports Tech.
• Web Design
SCIENCE
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Geology
• Physics
• Anatomy & Physiology Honors
• Biochemistry Honors
• Biology Honors
• Chemistry Honors
• Physics Honors
• Research Symposium
• A.P. Biology
• A.P. Chemistry
• A.P. Environmental Science
• A.P. Psychology
• A.P. Physics I, II
• A.P. Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
• A.P. Physics C: Mechanics
• Advanced Patient Care
• Astronomy
• Behavioral Neuroscience*
• Bioethics*
• Botany
• Epidemiology*
• Forensic Science
• Genetics*
• Marine Biology
• Microbiology*
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
• Christology
• Christian Life
• Church History
• Morality
• Old & New Testament
• Sacramental Life
• Vocations
• Biblical Studies
• Ethics
• Morality in Film
• Peer Ministry
• Philosophy*
• World Religions
PHYS. ED. & HEALTH
• Introduction to Health
SOCIAL STUDIES
• Economics
• Eastern Civilization
• Globalization
• U.S. History & Government
• Western Civilization
• Eastern Civilization Honors
• Economics Honors
• Globalization Honors
• U.S. History & Government Honors
• Western Civilization Honors
• A.P. American History
• A.P. European History
• A.P. Government & Politics
• A.P. Human Geography
• A.P. Macroeconomics
• A.P. Microeconomics
• A.P. World History
• Criminal Law Procedure*
• Constitutional Law*
• Introduction to Public Policy
• Modern Germany*
• Modern Ireland
• Myths & Legends
• Psychology
• Race Relations*
• Sociology
• Tort Law*
BUSINESS
• Business Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Personal Finance
• Accounting Honors
• Behavioral Science of Business Honors
• Business Management Honors
• Entrepreneurship Honors
• Finance Honors
• International Business Honors
• Personal Finance Honors
• A.P. Statistics
• Advertising
• Blockchain Technology
• Business Law*
• Sports Management KEY College Prep Honors
• Rock Band
• Bloomberg Certification
• Investment Banking
• Principles of Marketing
• Physical Education
• Exercise Science
• Nutrition
Archbishop Stepinac High School is accredited by:
The University of the State of New York
Middle States Association of Secondary Schools
Member: National Association of College Admissions Counselors
Member: New York State Association of Independent Schools
Below is a representative sample of colleges our students are currently attending:
Bentley University
Boston College
Brown University
Bucknell University
Carnegie Mellon University
The Catholic University of America
College of the Holy Cross
Columbia University
Cornell University
CUNY — Hunter College
Delaware State University
Fairfield University
Fordham University
Georgetown University
Harvard University
Hofstra University
Howard University
Iona University
Loyola College — Maryland
Manhattan College
Marist College
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Middlebury College
Archbishop Stepinac High School Honors Societies:
St. Thomas More National Honor Society
Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor Society
Computer Science Honor Society
Science National Honor Society
Morehouse College
New York University
Northeastern University
Pennsylvania State University
Providence College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Sacred Heart University
Seton Hall University
SUNY Stony Brook
Syracuse University
United States Military Academy — West Point
University at Binghamton, SUNY
University at Buffalo, SUNY
University of Maryland
University of Massachusetts
University of North Carolina
University of Notre Dame
University of Pennsylvania
University of Scranton
University of Virginia
Villanova University
Virginia Tech
Wesleyan University
Yale University
English National Honor Society
Spanish National Honor Society
Italian National Honor Society
Latin National Honor Society