Regis High School
- Private, Catholic, All-Boys
- NEW YORK, NY
All-Boys School
Regis High School
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private, Catholic, All-Boys
- 9-12
- NEW YORK, NY
- Rating 4.42 out of 5 146 reviews
Regis High School Reviews
Rating 4.42 out of 5 146 reviews
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If you are looking for a high school that is academically challenging and has a support system that helps students succeed this is the place.
As a current frosh at Regis High School, it is extraordinary. Regis is a Catholic high school for young men with a reputation for being one of the best education environments in the country while having a substantial history of placing many of its students into highly competitive colleges.
The admissions process is challenging due to Regis's adroitness and demands its best from its students. The curriculum requires students' concentration and management of themselves and their time to thrive while promoting independence.
The jump from middle school to high school was an impactful transition that left me in a shell-shocked state for some time as I was out of my comfort zone. However, the helpfulness and accessibility of the faculty and the kindness of the student body allowed that panicking moment of change to become a beautiful moment of growth. Not even a year has elapsed, yet I am thankful for my acceptance and decision to attend this school.
The admissions process is challenging due to Regis's adroitness and demands its best from its students. The curriculum requires students' concentration and management of themselves and their time to thrive while promoting independence.
The jump from middle school to high school was an impactful transition that left me in a shell-shocked state for some time as I was out of my comfort zone. However, the helpfulness and accessibility of the faculty and the kindness of the student body allowed that panicking moment of change to become a beautiful moment of growth. Not even a year has elapsed, yet I am thankful for my acceptance and decision to attend this school.
To prospective students - if you can get in, go. It's the only working meritocracy I've encountered.
To parents - it's rigorous and your child can handle it. Regis is an engine for adulthood and accelerates their growth into generous intellectually curious young men. It is a pipeline to all the good schools and upward mobility. Good luck.
To parents - it's rigorous and your child can handle it. Regis is an engine for adulthood and accelerates their growth into generous intellectually curious young men. It is a pipeline to all the good schools and upward mobility. Good luck.
Regis has its positives and negatives just like any other school. In my time here there was been several large changes to the schools administration and many administrators are new to Regis. When I started in the fall of 2019 the administration tried to restructure the school using the “strategic plan” which just seemed like an excuse for them to fire the most beloved teachers, many who had been at Regis for several years. Following a scandal there was a shake up in the administration and an interim president started. It was clear he cared about the community and showed he was ready to listen to students, which the previous administration seemed to be against. A new permanent president started this fall and he seems to be responsive to students and the overall school community. I have had a few not-so-great teachers but when I raised concerns I felt my voice was heard. One teacher was not hired for another year and the other teacher I voiced concerns about was replaced mid-year.
It's been a little time since I attended but if I am truly offering an honest opinion, I would have to say that this experience ranks among the most stressful and disappointing journeys of my entire life. Regis embraces a sink-or-swim mantra and many of the instructors I had appeared to relish their freedom to crush the egos and confidence of teenagers seeking a safe harbor. Worst of all, the administration seemed to be woefully out of touch with the needs of many of its students. Complaints of bullying and other abuse by teachers went unaddressed, and the faculty seemed largely incapable to adapting to individual learning needs and styles. I notice other reviews state that there is a feeling of community and support among students -- perhaps this is a recent development because this certainly was not the case during my time there. As a positive, however, all Regians graduate knowing that if they survived this school, they will find college to be easy.
Regis is truly a remarkable institution. Its level of rigor is not at all to be doubted by any means. While it is definitely a humanities-focused institution, its STEM program is without a doubt on the level of, if not superior to, schools like Hunter, Stuyvesant, and Bronx Science. It has a unique learning environment that naturally prizes intellectual achievement and growth, shaping individuals who are both exceptional students and immensely skilled thinkers and learners. In all, Regis excels in providing a Jesuit education, emphasizing all the aspects of "cura personalis," and in doing so, prepares its graduates to make a mark on the world.
Regis is not just a place for academic excellence, but a place where learning go hand-in-hand with personal development and a drive to be impactful. Peers are highly motivated and inspiring, while the dedication of teachers is obvious. I had an amazing experience, and now looking back as a senior all the hard work, long commutes and late nights were absolutely worth it. Regis has a culture where we are all highly supportive of each other and happy for each other's success. While everyone is highly driven, there is little competition amongst classmates because we understand that helping others make us better individually and collectively. While Regis won't have the excess of resources other NYC schools, the admin, teachers and students make the very most of prudently chosen opportunities. The full scholarship model has given me much greater appreciation of socioeconomic diversity and friendships that many would miss in other settings.
Rigorous Academic curriculum but definitely worth the effort and time. The teachers are very approachable and willing to help as long as you go to them for help.
great school. highly recommend. tough, but great people. i would apply here and come here any day. i took regis over stuy and i prefer it 10000000%. if you have a catholic son, apply!
Excellent school, great experience. Meaningful learning environment and very good teachers and staff.
Loved my time as a student. I am prepared for college because they taught well and gave me all the resources to be accepted to the best colleges.
Academics are rigorous but attending is a great opportunity and the location opens up many other opportunities.
Regis is a great school. Loved it. There are some great teachers, some not so great, but overall highly recommend. Academics are rigorous but manageable. Food is usually good. I learned how to write better in Regis. I was accepted to both Stuyvesant and Regis, and I do not regret my decision going to Regis. I made many great friends throughout the years.
Though make sure you sleep on the weekends or on breaks, especially if you are coming from a place outside of New York City. Even in NYC, you probably won't get much sleep.
Though make sure you sleep on the weekends or on breaks, especially if you are coming from a place outside of New York City. Even in NYC, you probably won't get much sleep.
Our son graduated class of 2012. We have stayed involved with Regis since 2008.The teachers are dedicated to their students, the standards are high and we are thankful for this. Our son took full advantage of sport and debate. All the young men in his class no matter there economic level to a man was polite displaced good manners and was a man for others. There mantra is to go forward with this gift of education to help your fellow man that life is a journey that education is lifelong and that you have been blessed with this amazing education to use your gifts to help those around you and in doing so helping yourself become the best man you can be
Challenging high school on Manhattans upper east side. Invitation only all scholarship. Rigorous curriculum. Not worth going unless you are willing to put in alot of time and effort.
Unparalleled classical education with extremely dedicated and caring faculty! The curriculum at Regis is both broad and deep and more than prepares you to major in any discipline in any college or university in the country. I majored in Physics in college and graduate school and literally could have gone from Regis directly into my sophomore year in college! Regis is as good academically as any school in the country!
Great teachers who genuinely care about the students they are teaching. The great education provided by the school is well known but most do not realize the sense of community of the school. The school is very well run and provides a diverse and accepting learning environment.