Admission Information & Quick Facts

We look forward to showing you why Monsignor Farrell High School is
the leader in all-boys college preparatory education

Shadow Program

Experience Monsignor Farrell High School first-hand through our Lion for a Day shadowing program

Shadowing appointments begin on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023. 10 appointments are available per day
The program is open to all current 8th-grade boys
Shadowing takes place Monday – Friday during select school days
Appointments are made exclusively online via the button below

Current 8th-grade boys will be paired with a Monsignor Farrell High School student for the school day. During their visit, they will attend classes, meet students and faculty, and be treated to lunch in our Lion Café.

On the day of their appointment, students should arrive at the main office by 9:00 am, sharp, where they will meet with the Director of Admissions and their host student. Students should dress in business casual attire, or their school uniform, if they have one.

All students who complete a shadow day will receive a letter from Monsignor Farrell High School excusing them from school for the day.

Complete details will be emailed once a shadow date is booked.

Please email Vincent Nabavi, Director of Admissions & Recruitment, or call 718-987-2900 x1273 with any questions you may have about the Shadow Program at Monsignor Farrell High School.

We look forward to seeing you!

Schedule a Shadow Day

2023 Fall Open House for 8th Grade Boys

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Join us on Sunday, October 15th for our annual Open House for 8th-grade boys and their parents.

Those who would like to attend our Open House must pre-register. We cannot accommodate walk-ups. Please register for one ticket for each person who will be joining us for a tour. There is a maximum of 4 tickets per family.

Tours run from 10:00 am through 1:45 pm.

Please contact Vincent Nabavi, Director of Admissions & Recruitment via email at vnabavi@msgrfarrellhs.org or call 718-987-2900.

We look forward to seeing you at Open House.

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Admissions & Transfers

Class of 2028 Applicant Information

All current 7th-grade/rising 8th-grade boys who would like to apply for admission as part of the Monsignor Farrell High School, Class of 2028 must apply to Monsignor Farrell High School by taking the TACHS exam on Friday, November 3rd.

TACHS exam registration begins on Monday, August 21st, and ends Thursday, October 26th.

Students requesting an extended time accommodation for the TACHS exam must submit the eligibility form found at tachsinfo.com

This form will be submitted to secondary.schools@adnyeducation.org

For more information on admission and/or transferring into Monsignor Farrell High School, please contact Vincent Nabavi '11, Director of Admission and Recruitment. 718-987-2900 Ext. 1273.

TACHS Applicant Record

After taking the TACHS exam, students must have an applicant record submitted on their behalf.

All applicant records are due to admissions@msgrfarrellhs.org by December 13th, 2023. These records may also be mailed to Monsignor Farrell High School, 2900 Amboy Road, Staten Island NY 10306

Catholic elementary school 8th-grade boys automatically have their applicant records sent to their three high school choices.

Public and Private school 8th-grade boys must ensure their applicant records are sent to their three high school choices. Applicant records must be filled out completely by the student’s middle school and include all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade grades along with standardized test scores. Applicant records cannot be filled out by a student or parent. To download the applicant record form, please click the link below. All applicant records must be stamped by the students’ middle school. Public school guidance counselors, staff, or families can send these applicant records via email to admissions@msgrfarrellhs.org

If you have any questions, please email the Director of Admissions & Recruitment, Vincent Nabavi '11 at vnabavi@msgrfarrellhs.org

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Virtual Open House

Take a look at our prospective student video below to learn more about Monsignor Farrell High School!

How to Apply to Monsignor Farrell High School

TACHS Exam Registration - #FarrellFirst

Your first step to becoming a Faithful Man of Monsignor Farrell begins with registering for the TACHS Exam (Test for Admissions into Catholic High School).

Remember, when registering for the TACHS Exam, students must select #FarrellFirst or second to be considered for admission into Monsignor Farrell High School.

Use code 116 on the TACHS registration to select Monsignor Farrell High School as your first or second choice. We also will review all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade scores alongside the TACHS exam scores. Please note, as part of our admission standards we do not accept students who select Monsignor Farrell as their third choice.

Important TACHS Exam Information:

All 8th - grade boys who are seeking admission into Monsignor Farrell High School are required to take the TACHS exam
Please be certain to select Monsignor Farrell as your first or second choice by using code 116

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Tuition and Scholarships

Full and partial academic scholarships are awarded based on superior performance on TACHS exam and outstanding 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade academic records (preference is shown to students who put Monsignor Farrell as their 1st choice).
Tuition for the current 2021 -2022 school year is $10,000. Tuition is subject to change on an annual basis.
Monsignor Farrell High School utilizes the FACTS tuition management system.

Quick Facts

Monsignor Farrell is accredited by the New York State Board of Regents and the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools
Monsignor Farrell High School is an all-boys Catholic High School located in the Oakwood section of Staten Island
Opened in 1961
Governed by the Monsignor Farrell High School Board of Trustees - Mr. Stephen J. Macri '78, Chairman of the Board
President - Mr. Louis R. Tobacco '90
Principal - Mr. Lawrence V. Musanti
Assistant Principal for Academics - Mr. Daniel T. Fisher '05
Enrollment - 850 - 875
Average class size - 27
15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
100% graduation rate
Class of 2023 average SAT scores - Top 10 percent: 1401, Top 25 percent: 1334, Top 50 percent: 1255

Our Mission

is to develop the Vir Fidelis, a Faithful Man, in an atmosphere of Catholic faith and values; an individual aware of his God-given talents, confident in his abilities, dedicated to his family, and oriented to the service of God and community.

Our Commitment

We Welcome

students and families of every background as partners in our inclusive Catholic educational community. We are committed to helping young men develop their best selves - intellectually, morally, and spiritually - through a transformative high school experience in and out of the classroom.

We Promise

a modern and invigorating curriculum, striving for academic excellence within an atmosphere of collaboration and teamwork. We insist on honesty, integrity, and fairness.

We Encourage

active and meaningful service, promote good sportsmanship, and hold each member of our community responsible for setting a good example.

We Aspire

to be defined by graduates who embody the core values of a Faithful Man, prepared to achieve success at the college of their choice and to excel in their professions. They will serve as leaders and role models with an unyielding commitment to integrity and service, and an enthusiasm for helping their Monsignor Farrell brothers who follow.

Our Motto

Our motto “Vir Fidelis” translated “faithful man,” is derived from the Divine Office on the Feast of Saint Joseph where it stated that:

"A faithful man shall be much praised, and he who is the guardian of his Lord shall be glorified.”

With this motto, Monsignor Farrell High School heralds its ideal of Catholic manhood, attempting to present a program and lifestyle which, with God’s help, will enable the students to cope with the challenge of living in the modern world.

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