Academics

Chaminade High School combines the proven curriculum and methods of a successful tradition with modern pedagogical advances to provide its students with a rich, qualitative educational experience.

The academic program, offered in an atmosphere of positive Catholic commitment, requires a thorough study of basic intellectual disciplines, while offering extensive co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities for practical application and personal understanding.

A mission to educate the whole man — mind, body, and spirit.

Our Courses

Areas of Study

Our English program combines the study of American, British, and world literature with developmental instruction and exercises in speech, composition, and grammar.

Mr. Peter Vanderberg Co-Director of Student Life

Junior year, all students have the option of taking either Studio Art or starting the two-year AP arts tracks for AP Music Theory, or AP Drawing, or AP 2-D Art and Design.

For their senior year, students may select Philosophy of Music or continue with their AP track for AP Music Theory, AP Drawing, or AP 2-D Art and Design.

Mrs. Sally Zehnter Department Chair

We offer language programs in Mandarin Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish, and Spanish for Speakers.

Spanish for Speakers uses the language that students have grown up listening to at home as the foundation for developing their proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the home language.

Mrs. Maria Agosti Department Chair

Students create and solve problems, communicate their reasoning, draw connections, and demonstrate curiosity in their math classes, culminating in a senior year course in calculus, computer science, or statistics.

Dr. Michael Strandberg Assistant Principal of Academics

All students are required to participate in this program. As part of the freshman year, students will also be required to take a one-year health course.

Mr. Daniel Feeney Assistant Athletic Director

This program includes Bible study, Christology, Church history, liturgy and the sacraments, the Catholic understanding of the human person and human relationships, reasons for belief in God, and Catholic social teaching.

Mr. Thomas Griffin Department Chair

Our science program applies classroom presentations combined with laboratory experiments, allowing students to witness the depth and precision of scientific investigation. All students are required to complete courses in biology, chemistry, and physics.

Mr. Andrew Corcoran Department Chair

Our courses in global studies, United States history, and civics focus on the events and forces that shaped the world. Students also examine current events, studying contemporary trends in the context of political, economic, and social history.

Mr. Brian Anselmo Department Chair

Juniors and seniors receive hands-on experience with Bloomberg Terminals in our Financial Literacy Lab to understand essential life skills.

Mr. Kevin St. Pierre Faculty

The Band, Chorus, and String Orchestra provide students with a variety of musical experiences through concerts and other performances.

Mrs. Sally Zehnter Department Chair

Our Science and Math Research Programs prepare students to create and present their own research projects for outside competitions.

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Chaminade High School combines the proven curriculum and methods of a successful tradition with modern pedagogical advances to provide its students with a rich, qualitative educational experience.

“New times call for new methods.” — Blessed William Joseph Chaminade

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Group work fosters discussion, problem-solving, and teamwork—preparing students for success in and beyond the classroom.

With iPads in hand and knowledge at their fingertips, students explore, create, and learn in new and meaningful ways.

Chaminade educators are mentors, guiding students not just in academics but in character, faith, and personal growth—ensuring every young man is seen, supported, and encouraged.

Blending time-honored teaching methods with cutting-edge tools, we prepare students for an ever-changing world.

From hands-on projects to interactive discussions, our classrooms are designed for active and engaged learning.

With whiteboards on all four walls, every classroom becomes a space for creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.

On any given day, nearly 1,700 young men travel from across the tri-state area to experience a Chaminade education.

2024 AP School Honor Roll Platinum School
Chaminade earned the highest recognition of Platinum from the College Board for high Advanced Placement (AP) participation and strong AP performance. 100% of our students take an AP Exam by junior year. In 2024, 832 students took 1,584 AP Exams, passing 74% of their exams to boost their college applications and earn college credit and placement.

AP Courses

On any given day, nearly 1,700 young men travel from across the tri-state area to experience a Chaminade education.

27 AP Courses Offered for 2025-26

2-D Art and Design

Biology

Calculus AB

Calculus BC

Chemistry

Chinese Language and Culture

Computer Science A

Drawing

English Language and Composition

English Literature and Composition

Environmental Science

European History

French Language and Culture

Latin

Macroeconomics

Music Theory

Physics 1: Algebra-Based

Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism

Physics C: Mechanics

Research

Seminar

Spanish Language and Culture

Spanish Literature and Culture

Statistics

U.S. Government and Politics

United States History

World History: Modern

AP Courses by the Numbers

815

Flyers took an AP exam

64%

Participated in more than one AP class

1,574

Total exams taken

74%

Passing rate

Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center

Our students study with state-of-the-art equipment, 3D scanners and printers, hydrodynamics simulators, DNA amplifiers and sequencers, and two Anatomage digital anatomy tables.

Our four-year Science and Math Research Programs prepare students to create and present their own research projects for outside competitions.

The Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center is a hub of exploration and innovation.

Designed for the future, our state-of-the-art campus blends innovation with tradition—providing the perfect environment for learning, collaboration, and discovery.

34,000 square feet of
exploration and innovation

Faculty in the Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center work with students on submissions for local and national competitions.

Bloomberg Financial Lab

A cutting-edge financial lab with the most Bloomberg Terminals of any high school in the country.

All juniors and seniors take a course in Financial Literacy while learning how to analyze financial markets, assess economic scenarios, interpret developments in business news, and study their impact on the global economy.

Business and financial literacy come to life with instructors who bring decades of Wall Street experience into the classroom, preparing students for the future of finance.

Noro Portal and Shared Studios

The next generation of global education

It’s the world’s first permanent Noro portal on a high school campus and a space where Flyers come to learn more about themselves and the world around them. Shared Studios and the portal are designed to connect our students with people and cultures across the globe through a unique and immersive experience.

The portal enables real-time, interactive sessions with participants from locations including Lagos, Nigeria; Johannesburg, South Africa; Mexico City, Mexico; Bamako, Mali; and Erbil, Iraq. This initiative will allow students to delve into diverse themes such as the legacy of colonization, Indigenous education, engaging with ecosystems, high school life across the world, the impact of social media, and global arts and culture.

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