The Superintendent of Schools Office for the Archdiocese of New York proudly celebrates the achievements of the Catholic High School Class of 2026, whose more than 4,400 graduates have distinguished themselves through academic excellence, faith-filled leadership, and service to others. Click here to view the press release.
Collectively, members of the Class of 2026 have earned more than $900 million in college scholarships, with 83 percent of graduates receiving scholarship offers. The class also achieved an outstanding 99 percent college acceptance rate, with students continuing their education at some of the nation’s most prestigious Catholic universities, Ivy League institutions, and internationally recognized colleges and universities.
Among this year’s graduates is a student who has been accepted into the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology at Seton Hall University and as a seminarian for the Archdiocese of New York, answering God’s call to priestly formation and service.
“Every year, our graduates give us reason to hope,” said Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D., Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of New York. “They leave our Catholic schools not only with knowledge and accomplishments, but with a deep understanding that they are loved by God and called to make a difference in the world. Their years of formation in faith, service, and academic excellence have prepared them to lead with compassion, integrity, and courage. As they move forward, I pray they will be a source of light and hope for others, especially during moments of uncertainty, and that they will always remember that Christ walks beside them.”
The accomplishments of the Class of 2026 reflect the mission of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of New York: forming students who are academically prepared, spiritually grounded, and committed to serving others.
“As our graduates begin this next chapter, my prayer is that they never forget that Christ is part of their story,” said Linda Dougherty, Associate Superintendent for Catholic Identity and Secondary Schools. “He has been present throughout their years in Catholic school, celebrating their successes, strengthening them through challenges, and guiding them along the way. Wherever life takes them next, I hope they remain open to His presence and trust that He will continue to lead them toward great things.”
Below is a snapshot of the valedictorians and salutatorians from each high school in the Archdiocese:
| School | Valedictorian | Salutatorian |
| Academy of Mount St. Ursula | Brooklyn Valentin | Muna Jack |
| Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia, NY | Jacquelyn Murphy | Grace Needham |
| Archbishop Stepinac High School | Elden Agee | James Donohoe |
| Cardinal Hayes High School | Byron Brown Jr. | Samuel Asare |
| Cardinal Spellman High School | Isaiah DeJesus | Gabriela Martinica |
| Cathedral High School | Mikala Mentis-Cort | Irene Opoku-Mensah |
| Convent of the Sacred Heart | – | – |
| Cristo Rey New York High School | Rachelle Peralta Hidalgo | Rean Rene Collado |
| Dominican Academy | Claire Paige Parniawski | Gwendolyn Hoffman Lee, |
| Fordham Preparatory School | Gianni Fava-Pastilha | – |
| Iona Preparatory School | Michael Drummey, Jr. | Daniel Resua |
| John S. Burke Catholic HS | Helen Mathew | Stephen Kelly |
| Kennedy Catholic | John Cassidy | Gina Savino |
| La Salle Academy | Joseph Mantilla | John Pauta |
| Loyola School | Hudson McBride and Michael Wagner | Imogen Spence |
| Maria Regina High School | Elizabeth Hunt | Ava Magaletti |
| Marymount School of New York | Emily Peng | Victoria Ferreira |
| Monsignor Farrell High School | Joseph Mignano | Rion Llolla |
| Monsignor Scanlan High School | Rihana Haniff | Godwin Lin |
| Moore Catholic High School | Yiokyeen Chu Garcia | Isabelle Rampersad |
| Mount St. Michael Academy | Fritzclarel Leveque | Drew Diaz |
| Notre Dame Academy High School | Madeline Gillen | Talia Lioce and Grace Illuzzi |
| Notre Dame School of Manhattan | Cooper Winkler | Daphne Tsarnas |
| Our Lady of Lourdes High School | Tatum Chance | Ava Zych |
| Preston High School | Nicole Yencik | Jenna Passanisi |
| Regis High School | – | – |
| Sacred Heart High School | June Avellaneda | Kaytlin Alleyne |
| Saint George Academy | Derek De la Cruz | Yuliianiia Bala |
| Salesian High School | Leart Vucetaj | Michael Savarese |
| School of the Holy Child | – | – |
| St Catharine academy | Ivy Nguyen | Annabella Castro |
| St. Jean Baptiste High School | Isabel Amaya | Katie Liang |
| St. Joseph by-the-Sea | Olivia Profeta | Chace Cambria |
| St. Joseph Hill Academy High School | Leila Parnese | Emma Moroz |
| St. Peter’s Boys High School | Damian Mascolo | Dave Fernandez Jr. |
| St. Raymond Academy for Girls | Dhaliana Pena | Shamiyah McIntosh |
| St. Raymond High School for Boys | Nicholas Garcia | Jonathan Corporan |
| St. Vincent Ferrer High School | Alexa Elhajj | Ilian Mihas and McKenzie Procker |
| The Montfort Academy | Leo Greco | Cailyn White |
| The Ursuline School | Lucy Equinda | Sophia Patz |
| Xavier High School | Ethan Joel Kim | Theodore Nam Kim |
The Superintendent of Schools Office extends its heartfelt congratulations to the Catholic High School Class of 2026 and offers prayers for God’s continued blessings as graduates embark on the next stage of their educational, professional, and vocational journeys. The Office also offers its gratitude to the dedicated administrators, teachers, chaplains, coaches, and staff members who have faithfully accompanied these graduates, nurturing their academic, spiritual, and personal growth throughout their years in Catholic high school.