Academic Excellence, Athletic Tradition in Fort Greene
Choosing the right high school is a difficult and important decision. Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School invites prospective students to visit the school for a Shadow Day or personal tour.
There is a reason that most families choose Loughlin once they have spent time on campus: They realize that the school truly wants to partner with them and their children on their road to a bright future.
Loughlin is a co-educational, college-preparatory, Roman Catholic high school located in beautiful Fort Greene. The enrollment is nearly 700 students, making it the fifth-largest Catholic high school in Brooklyn and Queens.
Rich History and Innovation
Loughlin has a long and proud history. A notable moment was when the school band played for President Abraham Lincoln’s funeral procession in 1865.
Today, this vibrant learning community is home to one of the finest STEM programs in New York City, offers a renowned music program and has one of most decorated athletic programs in the country.
Academic Excellence
On average, 99 percent of Loughlin’s seniors graduate each year. At least 97 percent attend college, and the majority receive scholarships. Graduates typically are awarded more than $15,000,000 in scholarships and aid.
Some colleges and universities to which graduates have been accepted in recent years include: Babson, Columbia, Cornell, Fordham, Georgetown, Hampton, Hobart and William Smith, Holy Cross, La Salle, Manhattan College, Morehouse, NYU, University of Pennsylvania, Penn State, Seton Hall, St. Francis College, St. John’s University, SUNY Binghamton, Villanova and the University of Virginia.
College Credit Opportunities
Advanced Placement courses are offered in calculus, English, environmental science, music, physics, Spanish, U.S. history and world history. Loughlin also has a technology-rich environment with school-wide WiFi, Smart Classrooms and mobile devices available to all students.
Location, Location, Location
Loughlin is “closer than you think” – a few blocks from the A,C and G lines, and a short walk from Atlantic Terminal and Barclays Center. Nearby neighbors include the Brooklyn Academic of Music, Pratt Institute, St. Joseph’s College, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens and the Mark Morris Dance Company.
Family Atmosphere
Most students say they love Loughlin’s “family atmosphere.” The school is proud to offer a representative student government, dozens of clubs and athletic teams, and other opportunities to become involved.
Facilities
When families visit Loughlin, they will have a chance to see the gymnasium, 1,100 seat auditorium, state-of-the-art performance space and recording studio, fitness center, art studio, green roof and engineering and biomedical science labs.
To schedule a visit, call Edwin Gonzalez, admissions director at 718-857-2700 ext. 2246 or Mari Irby at ext. 2248.
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