"I Believe Whatever the Son of God Has Said"

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Aquinas' college-prep curriculum challenges students to push themselves academically. A Capstone program strengthens AQ's academic profile and connects our students with the local community.

Graduation Rate: 100%
AP/Dual Credit Courses: Aquinas offers 13 advanced placement courses and 7 dual credit courses.
Academic Scholarships: Over $50 million awarded to Aquinas seniors in the past three years.


Our faculty cares deeply about the success of our students. With a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, students receive one-on-one attention for a more personalized learning experience. 
Student/Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Average Class Size: 25
SAT/ACT: Aquinas students consistently exceed National and State SAT and ACT averages.



Aquinas students celebrate the Catholic faith through daily prayer, monthly masses, and their Theology courses. As children of God, Aquinas students are also taught the importance of compassionately sharing their gifts and talents with our community.

Community Service Requirement: Each student must perform 64 hours of community service in order to graduate. 
Class of 2020 Community Service Hours: 11,679 hours of service.



Confidence comes when we empower our students to think critically, solve problems, and develop their skills in communication, research, public speaking, planning, teamwork, digital citizenship, self-sufficiency, and goal setting. Our STREAM-based college-prep curriculum fosters each of these areas, turning student confidence into student success.   


Just as it states in our Profile of a Graduate, Aquinas students leave high school prepared to take on leadership roles. Through a variety of extra-curricular programs, classes, and conferences, our students are learning valuable skills that will set them apart from their peers.
  • Sisters of St. Joseph Women's Leadership Program
  • Leadership in Action
  • Student Council
  • Diversity Club
  • DECA
  • NYS Student Leadership Conference
  • Student Athlete Leadership Training

The Aquinas Institute is a vibrant community of supportive parents, alumni, faculty, and friends. Our strong sense of community is something we cherish and invite you to explore.

How to Apply:
  • Visit www.aquinasinstitute.com/apply to create an online account.
  • Fill out the online application and attach a writing sample from the applicant.
  • Upload the final report card from 2019-2020.
  • Upload the most current report card from 2020-2021.
  • Register to take a placement exam (prospective 6th, 7th and 9th graders only). 
  • Submit an academic letter of recommendation (prospective 8th, 10th and 11th graders only).
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