Arlington Catholic High School

16 Medford Street

Arlington, MA 02474

6 Reviews

School District
Grade

9-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 28, 2023

If I had known the Culture of the Girls I would NEVER have sent my daughter.If you have a daughter going to HS then please AVOID.My daughter is graduating now so it's too late but the girls can be just so nasty. It's surprising from a Catholic school that they don't work on culture and behaviors.Academics are solid but not spectacular.If I had to do it over again I would NEVER have sent her or I would have moved town to be closer to Bishop Fenwick.
Submitted by student on February 01, 2015

Arlington Catholic is amazing! I transferred here form Arlington High School, and couldnt be happier! The academics are far superior, the teachers are wonderful, and i have made many friends. I am so glad i came here and know i will be way better prepared for college than i would have been if i stayed at the public HS.
Submitted by other on October 22, 2014

All anyone at this school cares about is sports, teachers do not go out of there way to help students at all. When Teachers have great athletes in there class treat them very differently they are given less work and higher grades. If you are lucky enough to be the star of a team you will be the most popular and be able to easily go throught If not be ready for teachers who could care less about you, and a administrative office who is very uninvolved. Drinking and praying is a large problem. Students also preform many inappropriate acts at dances with one another. Just save your money don't bother going to this school. As myself being student coming from public school I can say I got a much better education at my public school. And will be switching back next year.
Submitted by parent on September 30, 2014

This school is AMAZING! My children are receiving an excellent education and truly enjoying high school. The teachers are great and I so appreciate this wonderful experience for my kids!
Submitted by parent on March 06, 2014

It is just like a public school. There is no involvement of the teachers with the students, no extra effort is put in to make sure that the student delivers as per his/her potential. Quality of teachers is substandard, so is the administration. The 4 years a child spends in high school are the most important for them in their development, so any time spent in this school may set the child back forever.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2012

The most important fundamental of a school is the education. Arlington Catholic surpassed our expectations. The teachers and guidance office stupendous. The teachers inspire and motivate their students to excel and accept the challenge. The guidance counselor and especially the director of guidance are a wealth of information. They are extremely involved in the student s academic advances, and become an advocate when it comes to the college process. The downside is the administration. The principal is standoffish and hides in his office if he sees a parent in the hallway. They make a big deal about rules and hardly ever follow through with discipline. The Athletic Director is deplorable. He is the hockey coach too. He is cold, heartless and rude. If you are a spectator watching a hockey game you can hear his foul language and outrageous treatment to his players. You need to hold yourself to your seat so has not to go over and call him out on his bullish behavior. Ironically, he was recently presented with a high moral award which is absurd. All in all our children succeed quite well in college, academically and socially despite the shortcomings of the school.