Archbishop Murphy High School
| Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School | |
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| Address | |
| 12911 39th Avenue SE Everett, Washington, (Snohomish County) 98208 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Private, coeducational |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1988 |
| CEEB Code | 480-391 |
| President | Matthew Schambari |
| Principal | Steve Schmutz |
| Faculty | 41 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 491 |
| Average class size | 18 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12:1 |
| Color(s) | Black, red and white |
| Athletics conference | Cascade Conference |
| Team name | Wildcats |
| Accreditation | Northwest Accreditation Commission [1] |
| Average SAT scores | 1707 |
| Website | School website |
Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School is a co-educational private Catholic college-preparatory high school located in Everett, Washington, USA. Founded as Holy Cross High School in 1988 at the old site of Our Lady Of Perpetual Help grade school. Holy Cross was renamed Archbishop Murphy High School in 1999 and in October moved to its present location. The school serves students grades nine through twelve and enrollment has increased from 23 students in 1988 to approximately 450 for Fall 2012. [2]
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Mission
"Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School welcomes students of all faiths. True to the spirit of the Gospel, Archbishop Murphy nurtures the full development of the gifts that God has given to each student, fosters service as an outgrowth of faith, and values diversity. Working with parents as partners in this educational ministry, we strive for academic excellence, spiritual enrichment, and Christlike leadership for the transformation of the world." [3]
Sports
- Cross Country
- Track and Field
- Football
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Basketball
- Golf
- Softball
- Baseball
- Swimming
- Tennis
Since 2004, Archbishop Murphy has been classified as a 2A school by the WIAA.
College Credit Courses
The following courses can generate college credit:
- Matteo Ricci Program through Seattle University (Social Science 12 Honors, English 12 Honors, Theology 12 Honors)-10 credits
- Spanish 103/104 program - University of Washington - 5 credits
- French 103/104 program - University of Washington - 5 credits
- Advanced Placement Calculus AB
- Advanced Placement Calculus BC
- Advanced Placement Physics
- Advanced Placement Computer Science
- Advanced Placement Chemistry
- Advanced Placement Statistics
- Advanced Placement Biology
- Advanced Placement Government/Politics
- Advanced Placement United States History
- Advanced Placement English and Language Composition
- Advanced Placement World History
Clubs and Activities
- Animanga
- Art Club
- ASB & Student Council
- BBQ Club
- Calligraphy
- Campus Ministry
- Cheer Squad
- Chess Club
- Choral-Aires (Honors Choir)
- Concert Band & Choir
- Doctor Who
- Fall Play
- French Club
- Gong Show
- Guitar Club
- HI Q (Knowledge Bowl)
- Interact Club (Service Club)
- KATS Radio
- LINK (Student Mentor Program)
- Liturgy Choir
- Math Team
- Men’s Ensemble (Singing Group)
- Mock Trial
- National Honor Society
- Pep Band
- Pro-Life Club
- Recycling Club
- FRC Robotics
- Show Choir (Girls’ Singing Group)
- Spanish Club
- Spring Musical (Drama)
- Tour Spain/France
- Triple Threat Club (Dancing, Singing, Acting)
- Ultimate Frisbee Club
- Yearbook
References
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- ↑ http://www.am-hs.org/page.cfm?p=511
- ↑ http://am-hs.org/images/stories/documents/admissions_registration/schoolprofile1213.pdf
- ↑ http://am-hs.org/about-murphy#C0-Curricular Clubs and Activities
External links
- Articles with dead external links from November 2010
- Pages using infobox school with unsupported parameters
- High schools in Snohomish County, Washington
- Roman Catholic secondary schools in Washington (state)
- Educational institutions established in 1988
- Schools accredited by the Northwest Accreditation Commission
- High schools within the Archdiocese of Seattle
- Education in Everett, Washington
- 1988 establishments in Washington (state)
