About Moore Catholic...

  A Brief History
 

Moore Catholic High School is one of eleven Secondary Schools conducted by the Catholic High School Association of the Archdiocese of New York. Founded in September 1962, under the leadership of the late Francis Cardinal Spellman and the Presentation Sisters of Staten Island, the school was named after Mary Young Moore, Papal countess, Dame of the Holy Sepulcher and extraordinary benefactress of the Archdiocese of New York.

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 1968, Countess Moore High School was accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. This accreditation continues to the present time.

Responding to the needs of the greater Staten Island community, Countess Moore High School became a co-educational institution in September 1969. As Moore moved steadily into the mainstream of co-ed secondary education, a petition was made to the New York State Board of Regents that our name be officially changed from Countess Moore High School to Moore Catholic High School. Our request was granted in October 1978.

From the first class of 127 young ladies to our present co-ed enrollment of over one thousand students, the history of Moore has been one of growth, good fortune, and God's blessings. Clearly, our numbers and programs evidence our maturation as a co-ed school and most importantly, reflect the ongoing confidence and support of the Catholic people of Staten Island.

Presently, Moore Catholic High School is staffed by Archdiocesan Clergy, Sisters of Our Lady of the Garden, and a very dedicated lay staff.