Archbishop Walsh High School
Archbishop Walsh Academy is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Olean, New York. It is a college preparatory, co-ed, day school, serving students from both New York and Pennsylvania. Southern Tier Catholic School is the Montessori preschool, elementary, and middle school located on the same campus.
| Archbishop Walsh Academy and Southern Tier Catholic School | |
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 Archbishop Walsh Academy logo | |
| Address | |
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208 North 24th Street , , 14760 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°4′38″N 78°27′43″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1958 |
| School district | Olean Region |
| Authority | Buffalo Diocese |
| Principal | Mr. Thomas Manko |
| Faculty | 22 teachers (K-12) |
| Grades | Pre-K-12 |
| Enrollment | 170 (2014) |
| Average class size | 15 students |
| Student to teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Slogan | Think Differently |
| Athletics conference | Monsignor Martin Athletic Association |
| Team name | Eagles |
| Yearbook | Aerie |
| Tuition | $6,200 (HS), $3,950 (Elementary) |
| Communities served | Olean, Allegany, Portville, Ellicottville, Salamanca, Bradford PA |
| Authorizations | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme |
| Faculty with advanced degrees | 22% |
| College Admissions Counselor | Dr. Leslie Watson |
| Athletic Director | Andy Moore |
| Website | www |
Background
Archbishop Walsh was established in 1958 and is the only Catholic high school in Western New York south of Cattaraugus Creek.[1] Constructed at the height of the Cold War, the building's foundation included a fall out shelter for students and faculty in the event nuclear war found its way to the Enchanted Mountains. Today the shelter is used primarily for storage. Students began a tradition of signing their names in paint on the shelter's walls to memorialize their experience at the school.
References
- AWHS. "About Archbishop Walsh". Archbishop Walsh High School website. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-05-11.
