St. Barnabas High School is an all-girls, private, Roman Catholic high school located in the Woodlawn section of The Bronx, New York. It is part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.HistoryFounded in September 1924 and being at its current location since 1959, the school is located in the Woodlawn section of the borough of the Bronx. It also borders the southeastern section of the City of Yonkers in neighboring Westchester County. Since its inception, the school was founded and has been operated by the Sisters of Charity. As of September 1, 2015, St. Barnabas High School become independent of the St. Barnabas Parish. The St. Barnabas High School Chapel was renovated sometime during the tenure of Msgr. Timothy S. Collins, which was from 1986 to 1994.CurriculumSt. Barnabas High School follows the New York State Department of Education Curriculum. Some senior electives include Psychology and Personal Finance. The school is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools The student to teacher ratio is 15:1 with a majority of students going on to colleges or universities. The class of 2015 amassed nearly $7 million in college scholarships with a 100% graduation rate. As of 2016, the senior class earned over $10 million in scholarship and grants from a vast array of colleges and universities. Additionally, St. Barnabas offers Mercy College (New York) credits for various courses.
