Admissions
Chaminade High School, a Roman Catholic boys school, was founded to serve the Catholics of our area and has done so for nearly one century. Therefore, priority enrollment is given to young men who are baptized Roman Catholic and – when enrollment permits – practicing non-Catholic Christians.
Chaminade High School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its policies including admissions, academics, athletics, school-based activities, tuition and financial aid, or any other school-administered programs.
Visiting Campus
We’re excited to welcome prospective students and their families to campus for a student-led tour, where you’ll explore campus and learn about academics and student life. Pre-registration is required. You must register at least 24 hours in advance of your desired appointment. The meeting point and GPS address for all appointments are below:
Chaminade High School
340 Jackson Avenue
Mineola, NY 11501
Building connections: Faculty meet with future students, offering guidance and answering questions at our October open house.
The 3-C Program is each freshman's first week of orientation where new beginnings and endless possibilities unfold.
Meet the Admissions Team
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The Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center is a hub of exploration and innovation.
The Office of the Treasurer manages all financial arrangements, including tuition, Blackbaud, merit scholarships, need-based aid, and other related inquiries.
Affording Chaminade
The Office of the Treasurer manages all financial arrangements, including tuition, Blackbaud, merit scholarships, need-based aid, and other related inquiries.
The Dolan Family Science, Technology, and Research Center is a hub of exploration and innovation.
2025-2026 Tuition:
$18,250.00
Total Amount
Payment Schedule
$7,300.00
July 1, 2025
$6,390.00
November 1, 2025
$4,560.00
February 1, 2026
Blackbaud Tuition Management
Tuition is paid through Blackbaud Tuition Management. This offers parents the convenience of secure automated tuition payments directly from their checking or savings account. Payments may also be made with a debit and/or credit card and are subject to fees.
Merit Scholarships
Chaminade High School awards merit scholarships to outstanding applicants based on a comprehensive evaluation of their TACHS exam scores, report card grades, and additional assessments administered by the Admissions Committee. Families do not need to complete any separate applications for merit scholarships—eligible students are automatically considered.
The Admissions Committee will invite the most exceptional merit scholarship recipients to join the Presidential Scholars Program, which provides both scholarship opportunities and exclusive academic and leadership experiences throughout their four years at Chaminade.
Need-Based Financial Aid
200+
students receive aid
$3,000,000
distributed
We partner with FACTS Management to process all financial aid applications. In order to be considered for financial aid, students must complete a financial aid application every year.
No athletic scholarships are offered. Students may apply for work on the school cleaning/maintenance staff to supplement other sources of family income.
Young men who are interested in attending Chaminade High School are required to take the Test for Admission into Catholics High Schools (TACHS) in the fall of their eighth grade year and submit the TACHS applicant record to the Office of Admissions. For consideration, the student must list Chaminade High School as one of his three choices on the exam, and he must take the TACHS exam without accommodations. Chaminade does not require families to submit any additional applications beyond the information specified above.
A young man’s admittance into Chaminade is contingent on his successful completion of the eighth grade, i.e., having a good character rating and receiving a passing grade in all eighth grade subjects at the conclusion of the regular school year in June.
All applicants must submit their first eighth grade marking period grades.
Catholic elementary eighth-grade boys automatically have their applicant records delivered to the applicant record portal. Public and private school eighth-grade boys must ensure that their applicant records are sent to their three high school choices. Applicant records must be completed and stamped by the middle school. Public and private school guidance counselors can send these applicants via mail or email to admissions@chaminade-hs.org.
How do I apply?
Young men who are interested in attending Chaminade High School are required to take the Test for Admission into Catholics High Schools (TACHS) in the fall of their eighth grade year and submit the TACHS applicant record to the Office of Admissions. For consideration, the student must list Chaminade High School as one of his three choices on the exam, and he must take the TACHS exam without accommodations. Chaminade does not require families to submit any additional applications beyond the information specified above.
A young man’s admittance into Chaminade is contingent on his successful completion of the eighth grade, i.e., having a good character rating and receiving a passing grade in all eighth grade subjects at the conclusion of the regular school year in June.
All applicants must submit their first eighth grade marking period grades.
Catholic elementary eighth-grade boys automatically have their applicant records delivered to the applicant record portal. Public and private school eighth-grade boys must ensure that their applicant records are sent to their three high school choices. Applicant records must be completed and stamped by the middle school. Public and private school guidance counselors can send these applicants via mail or email to admissions@chaminade-hs.org.
Admissions Timeline
A panel of current students and alumni sharing their experiences and answering questions at our January Accepted Students Day.
Do you have questions about enrolling at Chaminade? Whether you’re wondering about admissions requirements, key dates, or how to get started, we’ve got all the information you need. Explore the details below and learn more about becoming part of the Chaminade community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about enrolling at Chaminade? Whether you’re wondering about admissions requirements, key dates, or how to get started, we’ve got all the information you need. Explore the details below and learn more about becoming part of the Chaminade community.
A panel of current students and alumni sharing their experiences and answering questions at our January Accepted Students Day.
This is the first year that the Regents Life Science: Biology course is being offered. It is unclear in these early stages how well it aligns with our Honors Biology course. Students who do well in their Regents Life Science: Biology courses are encouraged to take a validation exam in June to determine if they are candidates to begin with AP Biology in freshman year.
Geometry. We have found most of the incoming freshmen are taking Algebra in the 8th grade.
We don’t typically offer AP courses to freshmen. All freshmen take honors-level courses and are assessed at the end of their first year to determine their eligibility for AP courses.
Please email the Assistant Principal of Academics, Dr. Michael Strandberg, at mstrandberg@chaminade-hs.org for a further explanation of what your son’s options would be.
Yes, he would have to sit for an Accelerated Language Validation Exam in May.
Chaminade offers a Spanish for Speakers course, open to Spanish native and heritage speakers. This course pathway 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. Culture, traditions, and other content are taught through the language, rather than focusing strictly on the language as the object of instruction. The course features a significant study of the various Spanish and Hispanic cultures. Students will take a Validation Exam for Speakers and will receive a recommendation for which course is appropriate for their skill level. Students admitted into the course will complete the Speakers program through at least their freshman, sophomore, and junior years.