Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School

First, don’t ever trust a review that writes principle instead of principal when reviewing a school. Secondly, the school is extremely diverse and is not racists to children of color. My child is a person of color, as well as a large percentage of the school. I love McClancy and so does my child. After a horrible 8^th grade year due to a move from another state, my child had no interest anymore in school. I had to beg her to tour any school. McClancy brought my child’s smile back and her interest in learning. She loves school and never wants to be late or absent. She plays sports, volunteers and has great friends. McClancy is not just a school, it is a family of caring teachers, brothers and staff. I have not met a parent or student who does not love it there. It came highly recommended to me by parents and a principal in the area. It’s a great school and I thank them for making my child happy about going to school.

I agree with the last person. McClancy is not a good high school at all. It accepts the students who can’t get into other high schools. I sent three daughters to St. John’s Prep in Astoria and my son to McClancy on full scholarship. I can’t believe what an inferior education he was getting there. The teachers are inexperienced and get their position because they are alumni and can coach. After two years of FREE tuition and good marks and good behavior-​never a complaint, I pulled him out of the school and sent him to St. John’s Prep and paid the tuition to get him out of McClancy. That should tell all 8^th grade parents of sons and daughters something. Do not believe what they tell you at the Open House.

Absolutely the worst. The principle here has some serious inadequacies about himself and prejudice against kids of color. He successfully ran out a number of kids out of the school in their senior year. He cares more about his «status» and money the school gets from hard working parents than the good and comfort of the kids in a safe and adequate environment. I met with him to discuss his treatment of my son and he behaved inappropriately, rudely and immature. This was an actual meeting to discuss an ongoing issue and he was a a complete asshole to my kid and I. Pulled my kid out immediately and didn’t look back until I heard he did the same to my kid’s friends that still attend the school. Give your money to a different school. This guy needs to be removed asap by the diocese.