Moore Catholic High School is a college preparatory co-educational, Catholic secondary school.
Founded in 1962 by the late Francis Cardinal Spellman and the Presentation Sisters of Staten Island, originally an all-girls school, Moore
Catholic was named after Countess Mary Young Moore, an extraordinary benefactress of the Archdiocese of New York. In September 1969,
Moore became co-ed and in the course of time, our name was officially changed from Countess Moore High School to Moore Catholic High School.
Certified in 1966 by the University of the State of New York as Countess Moore High School, it was, at that time, the only Archdiocesan high school
for girls in Richmond County.
In 1966, Moore received its official registration from the Board of Regents. In 1968 Moore was accredited
by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and remains accredited at the present time.
Currently, Moore Catholic High School is under the educational direction of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Garden, members of various religious communities and dedicated laypeople.
We are dedicated to the education of young people according to the Catholic tradition and values. We strive for excellence in all areas; seeking to ensure
that all students develop to their full potential to become mature responsible adults.
From the first 127 young ladies to our present co-ed enrollment of approximately one thousand students, the history of Moore has been one of growth,
good fortune and God's blessings.