What Archbishop Molloy High School does

Archbishop Molloy High School is a private Catholic Marist co-educational college-preparatory high school located on a six-acre campus at 83-53 Manton Street in Briarwood, Queens, New York. The institution traces its lineage to St. Ann's Academy, founded in 1892 by the Marist Brothers in Manhattan, and was renamed and relocated to Queens in 1957 in honor of Archbishop Thomas E. Molloy. The school became co-educational in 2000 and currently enrolls approximately 1,509 students in Grades 9–12, drawing nearly 2,000 applicants annually for roughly 400 freshman seats through the TACHS (Test for Admission into Catholic High Schools) exam. The school reports a 100% college acceptance rate and offers 25 Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment partnerships with St. John's University, Seton Hall University, Long Island University, and SUNY Albany, and a 1:1 iPad program integrated with 4K SmartBoards in every classroom.

The business model is tuition-driven with ancillary revenue streams. Primary pricing is annual tuition of $13,200 for 2026-27, supplemented by a one-time $450 enrollment fee and $700 technology fee per incoming student. Over $1.3 million in Merit and Named Scholarships is awarded annually to incoming freshmen (145 scholarships at an average of $3,000 each for 2024-25), meaning the effective realized tuition is slightly below list price. Ancillary revenue is generated through Summer Enrichment Program ($665/week), Freshman Camp ($750, six-day overnight at the Marist Brothers Center at Esopus), and TACHS Prep courses ($399), each of which also functions as a top-of-funnel admissions marketing channel.

The operational foundation includes 118 faculty and staff (with 16 Marists of Champagnat employed through the lay Marist program), of whom 97% hold Masters or Doctoral degrees, with an average of 19 years of teaching experience. The 22,000+ alumni network globally supports fundraising through the Fund for Molloy and the Jim Kinnier Stanner Golf Classic (which has raised over $3 million for scholarships since 1987). Programs span 46 team sports across 20 varsity programs and over 60 clubs and activities. Leadership includes President Richard Karsten (appointed 2010) and Principal Dr. Darius Penikas (since 2015).

Name

Archbishop Molloy High School

Legal name

Archbishop Molloy High School

Website

https://molloyhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1892

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Archbishop Molloy High School is a private Catholic Marist co-educational college-preparatory school in Queens, NY, serving approximately 1,509 students in Grades 9-12 with 25 AP courses, dual enrollment partnerships, and a 100% college acceptance rate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Catholic secondary education
• College preparatory curriculum
• Marist Brothers schooling
• Dual enrollment programs
• Private high school tuition

Headquarters

HQ city

Queens

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition: Primary revenue source from tuition fees for grades 9-12. Tuition for 2026-27 is $13,200 annually. The vast majority of the school's funding is derived from tuition and fees.
2. Enrollment and Technology Fees: Non-refundable enrollment fee of $450 for incoming freshmen and transfer students, plus a $700 technology fee. These are one-time fees per student.
3. Scholarship Funding from Alumni: Incoming students can receive Merit or Named Scholarships valued at over $1.3 million annually. Named scholarships are funded by alumni and benefactors. Alumni support the Fund for Molloy (Annual Fund) and Named Scholarships.
4. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer enrichment programs including Summer Enrichment Program ($665), Freshman Camp ($750), and TACHS Prep ($399).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Archbishop Molloy High School is a private Catholic Marist co-educational college-preparatory high school serving grades 9-12 in Briarwood, Queens. The school delivers a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum featuring 25 Advanced Placement courses, over 30 Honors classes, and a Scholars program, supplemented by championship athletics (46 team sports, 20 varsity sports), 60+ clubs, and dual enrollment partnerships with St. John's, Seton Hall, LIU, and SUNY Albany. Tuition for the 2026-27 school year is $13,200 annually, with over $1.3 million in scholarships awarded each year.

Product overview

Archbishop Molloy High School is a Catholic Marist co-educational college-preparatory high school offering a unified educational service. The core offering is its college-preparatory program featuring 25 Advanced Placement courses, over 30 Honors classes, 7 Scholars classes, and AP Capstone diploma tracks. Supplementary programs include the Summer Enrichment Program (offering majors/minors in Computer Science, Chess, Fine Arts, Music, STEAM, Theater, and Video Production), Freshman Camp at Esopus, NY, TACHS Prep Program, Dual Enrollment Program partnerships with St. John's University, Seton Hall University, LIU, and SUNY Albany, and the Murphy Scholars grant program for summer college campus experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Archbishop Molloy High School Education Services Catholic Marist college-preparatory high school education for grades 9-12, offering rigorous academics, championship sports, over 60 clubs and activities, and a foundation of Christian values and service.
• Summer Enrichment Program Summer program for rising 6th-9th graders offering courses in Computer Science, Chess, Fine Art, Music, STEAM, Theater, and Video Production. Cost: $665 for the week-long program (June 26 - July 2, 2026).
• Freshman Camp Six-day summer orientation program at the Marist Brothers' Center at Esopus, NY for incoming freshmen to build community, self-esteem, and friendships. Cost: $750 total (includes $100 non-refundable deposit), July 5-11, 2026.
• TACHS Prep Program Test preparation course for 7th and 8th graders to prepare for the TACHS exam used for Catholic high school admissions. Cost: $399 includes prep book and digital diagnostic exam. Six Saturday sessions in fall.
• Dual Enrollment Program Partnership with St. John's University, Seton Hall University, Long Island University, and SUNY Albany allowing students to earn up to 36 transferable college credits while in high school.
• Murphy Scholars Program Summer enrichment program assisting rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors in pursuing educational programs at colleges and universities, with grant funding averaging $1,500 per student.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate with graduates attending top universities including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Cornell, and more
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• St. John's UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. John's University College Advantage Program allows Molloy students to enroll in college courses and earn transferable college credit while still in high school. This partnership enables students to get a head start on college education at a fraction of regular tuition cost.
• Seton Hall UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeton Hall University's Project Acceleration Program enables Molloy students to earn college credits through courses taught at Molloy by qualified faculty, transferable to many colleges and universities.
• Long Island University (CW Post)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLIU High School Scholars Program allows Molloy students to earn college credits through dual enrollment courses, providing a pathway to higher education at reduced cost.
• SUNY AlbanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSUNY Albany's High School Scholars Program enables qualified Molloy students to earn college credits through dual enrollment courses.
• Marist BrotherscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Marist Brothers, founded by St. Marcellin Champagnat in 1817, operate the school in the Marist tradition. 16 Marists of Champagnat are employed at Molloy. The Marist Brothers Center at Esopus hosts Freshman Camp and alumni retreats. The school follows the Marist Charism educational philosophy shared by ministries in 82 countries worldwide.
• Institute of Culinary EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. Summer Culinary Camp at the Institute of Culinary Education is one of the enrichment programs available to Murphy Scholars.
• Georgetown UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. Forensic Science Academy at Georgetown University has been offered as a summer enrichment opportunity.
• Brown UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. A Week in the Life of a Med Student at Brown University has been offered as a summer program for Murphy Scholars.
• Columbia UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. Programs including Pre-college for Neuroscience and Introduction to Architectural Design and Theory at Columbia University have been offered.
• Stevens Institute of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. Astronomy and Engineering program has been offered as a summer enrichment opportunity.
• United States Naval AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. Naval Academy Summer Seminar at USNA has been offered as a program for Murphy Scholars.
• United States Air Force AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. United States Air Force Academy Summer Seminar has been offered as an enrichment opportunity.
• Yale UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. Law and Advocacy Program at Yale University has been offered as a summer enrichment program.
• Ithaca CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. Sports and Marketing program at Ithaca College has been offered.
• Bentley UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. Wall Street 101 Summer Program at Bentley University has been offered.
• The Barrow GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPast Murphy Scholars Program partner. Acting Workshop at The Barrow Group has been offered as a summer enrichment opportunity.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Trinity School: Highly selective elite independent school in Manhattan. Comparable academic outcomes (100% college placement, elite university admits) but secular, with a much larger endowment and broader price point.

Direct peers

• Marymount School: Independent Catholic college-preparatory school on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Competes for college-bound Catholic families in NYC and operates similar selective admissions and AP-rich curriculum.
• St. Francis Preparatory School: Large Catholic co-ed college-prep high school in Queens. Closest geographic peer to Molloy, serving overlapping families and operating a similar scale and program structure.
• Poly Prep Country Day School: Independent (non-Catholic) co-ed college-prep school in Brooklyn. Competes with Molloy for college-bound families willing to pay premium private school tuition in NYC.
• Fordham Preparatory School: Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory school in the Bronx. Competes with Molloy for college-bound Catholic families across NYC boroughs and operates a similar academic and extracurricular profile.
• Regis High School: Highly selective Jesuit Catholic all-boys college-prep high school in Manhattan offering tuition-free admission. Direct peer on academics, selectivity, and college outcomes, though operates on a different financial model.
• Xavier High School: All-boys Jesuit Catholic college-preparatory high school in Manhattan. Directly competes with Molloy for the same pool of Catholic, college-bound families in NYC, particularly in Queens and Brooklyn feeder parishes.
• Loyola School: Jesuit Catholic co-ed college-preparatory high school on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Comparable selective Catholic college-prep offering targeting similar NYC families.

Emerging players

• Cristo Rey New York High School: Catholic college-prep high school in Harlem with a distinctive corporate work-study model. Serves a different socioeconomic segment but competes for mission-driven Catholic families in NYC.

Regional players

• Xavier High School (Brooklyn): Note: Same Xavier as above; if region-specific duplication is undesired, alternative is Monsignor McClancy Memorial High School, another Queens Catholic college-prep competing for the same families.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ArchbishopMolloy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/profile
• Instagraminstagram.com/molloyhs
• Xx.com/Molloyhs

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Profiles10 records

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