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| chaplain = Rev. David Pignato
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| conference = [[Central Catholic League]]
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| accreditation = [[New England Association of Schools and Colleges]]<ref name="NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools">{{cite web|url=http://cis.neasc.org/cis_directory_of_schools |title=NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools |accessdate=2009-07-28 |author=NEASC-CIS |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090616135733/http://cis.neasc.org/cis_directory_of_schools |archivedate=2009-06-16 }}</ref>
| accreditation = [[New England Association of Schools and Colleges]]<ref name="NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools">{{cite web|url=http://cis.neasc.org/cis_directory_of_schools |title=NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools |accessdate=2009-07-28 |author=NEASC-CIS |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090616135733/http://cis.neasc.org/cis_directory_of_schools |archivedate=2009-06-16 }}</ref>
| rival = [[Dartmouth High School (Massachusetts)|Dartmouth]], [[Bishop Feehan High School|Bishop Feehan]], [[Coyle-Cassidy High School|Coyle-Cassidy]]
| rival = [[Dartmouth High School (Massachusetts)|Dartmouth]], [[Bishop Feehan High School|Bishop Feehan]]
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| free_text = Peter Shaughnessy
| free_text = Peter Shaughnessy
| free_label1 = Assistant Principal of Academics
| free_label1 = Assistant Principal of Academics
| free_text1 = Kathleen Ruginis
| free_text1 = Daniel Dias
| free_label2 = Assistant Principal of Students
| free_label2 = Assistant Principal of Students
| free_text2 = Michael O'Brien
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| homepage = [http://www.bishopstang.com/ www.bishopstang.com]
| homepage = [http://www.bishopstang.org/ www.bishopstang.org]
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'''Bishop Stang High School''' is a private [[Catholic]] [[high school]] located in [[North Dartmouth, Massachusetts|North Dartmouth]], [[Massachusetts]], in the [[New England]] region of the United States. It was the first diocesan secondary school in the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River]], which includes most of southeastern Massachusetts, including [[Cape Cod]] and the islands of [[Martha's Vineyard]] and [[Nantucket]]. It is named after [[William Stang]], the first bishop of the Diocese of Fall River, and has been coeducational since its founding.
'''Bishop Stang High School''' is a private [[Catholic]] [[high school]] located in [[North Dartmouth, Massachusetts|North Dartmouth]], [[Massachusetts]], in the [[New England]] region of the United States. It was the first diocesan secondary school in the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River]], which includes the Southcoast Massachusetts, including [[Cape Cod]] and the islands of [[Martha's Vineyard]] and [[Nantucket]]. The school is named after [[William Stang]], the first bishop of the Diocese of Fall River, and has been coeducational since its founding.


==Location==
==Location==
It is located in the suburban town of Dartmouth, on the south coast of Massachusetts. Stang's {{convert|8|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus is 25 minutes west of [[Cape Cod]] and 20 minutes east of the [[Rhode Island]] border. Its 600-plus student body draws from more than 50 cities and towns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
It is located in the suburban town of Dartmouth, on the Southcoast of Massachusetts. Stang's {{convert|8|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus is 25 minutes west of [[Cape Cod]] and 20 minutes east of the [[Rhode Island]] border. Its 600-plus student body draws from more than 50 cities and towns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.


Catholic secondary education in southeastern Massachusetts began in the early 20th century with local parochial schools affiliated with various Catholic parishes. Some of these, such as the now-closed Holy Family High School, located near St. Lawrence Church in [[New Bedford, Massachusetts|New Bedford]], had strong academic reputations and produced generations of prominent Catholic alumni in the region. While Stang was not the first Catholic secondary school in southeastern Massachusetts, it was the first regional, diocesan, [[coeducation]]al institution. Founded in 1959, Stang's original faculty included [[Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur]] in full religious habit. The new {{convert|8|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus across from the Country Club of New Bedford in then-pastoral Dartmouth drew students from cities and towns in a {{convert|60|mi|km|adj=on}} radius from Rhode Island to Cape Cod. In the years following the Second Vatican Council, the number of Sisters of Notre Dame decreased. By the 1970s the vast majority of faculty and administrators were lay men and women, and the remaining sisters dressed conservatively, but in lay clothing. Since its inception, Stang has had a large number of alumni return as teachers and administrators.
Catholic secondary education in southeastern Massachusetts began in the early 20th century with local parochial schools affiliated with various Catholic parishes. Some of these, such as the now-closed Holy Family High School, located near St. Lawrence Church in [[New Bedford, Massachusetts|New Bedford]], had strong academic reputations and produced generations of prominent Catholic alumni in the region. While Stang was not the first Catholic secondary school in southeastern Massachusetts, it was the first regional, diocesan, [[coeducation]]al institution. Founded in 1959, Stang's original faculty included [[Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur]] in full religious habit. The new {{convert|8|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus across from the Country Club of New Bedford in then-pastoral Dartmouth drew students from cities and towns in a {{convert|60|mi|km|adj=on}} radius from Rhode Island to Cape Cod. In the years following the Second Vatican Council, the number of Sisters of Notre Dame decreased. By the 1970s the vast majority of faculty and administrators were lay men and women, and the remaining sisters dressed conservatively, but in lay clothing. Since its inception, Stang has had a large number of alumni return as teachers and administrators.


==Academics==
==Academics==
[[Advanced placement]] courses are offered in Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1 and 2, Calculus A/B, English Language, English Literature, Psychology, United States History, and Modern European History. These mainly apply to Juniors and Seniors. Freshman and Sophomores are eligible for Advanced Math placement—i.e. "skipping" a level of math according to their performance—in the course typically taken by the grade above them.
[[Advanced placement]] courses are offered in Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1 and 2, Calculus A/B, Statistics, English Language, English Literature, Psychology, United States History, Studio Art, and Modern European History. These mainly apply to Juniors and Seniors. Freshmen and Sophomores are eligible for Advanced Math placement—i.e. "skipping" a level of math according to their performance—in the course typically taken by the grade above them. The College Gateway Program is the "dual-enrollment" program that allows students to earn college credit that will also be applied to your program while at Bishop Stang. The Pathways Approach Program serves students with learning differences, offering small group and one-on-one support to students, classroom accommodations, and access to an Orton-Gillingham trained teacher for reading support.


==Athletics and activities==
==Athletics and activities==
Bishop Stang offers over 11 varsity, junior varsity, and freshman interscholastic sports teams and more than 20 co-curricular activities. Bishop Stang's athletic teams have historically been successful in both men's and women's sports.
Bishop Stang offers over 47 varsity, junior varsity, and freshman interscholastic sports teams including 27 varsity athletic teams and 19 sub-varsity teams. The school offers more than 25 co-curricular activities. Bishop Stang's athletic teams have historically been successful in both men's and women's sports.


===Basketball===
===Basketball===
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===Field Hockey===
===Field Hockey===
The field hockey has been noted for their many achievements, winning 11 conference championships (1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1988, 1990, 1995, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2015), 4 sectional championships ( 1975, 1977, 1981, 1983), and the 1983 state championship. They were also sectional finalists in 1982, 1985, 1986, 1990, and 2008, as well as state finalists in 1975 and 1977.
The field hockey has been noted for its many achievements, winning 11 conference championships (1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1988, 1990, 1995, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2015), 4 sectional championships ( 1975, 1977, 1981, 1983), and the 1983 state championship. They were also sectional finalists in 1982, 1985, 1986, 1990, and 2008, as well as state finalists in 1975 and 1977.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.bishopstang.com Official website]
* [http://www.bishopstang.org Official website]
* [http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/12923 Entry at PrivateSchoolReview.com]
* [http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/12923 Entry at PrivateSchoolReview.com]


Revision as of 18:03, 19 November 2021

Bishop Stang High School
Address
Map
500 Slocum Road

North Dartmouth
,
(Bristol County)
,
Massachusetts
02747

United States
Coordinates41°38′12″N 70°58′04″W / 41.636566°N 70.967860°W / 41.636566; -70.967860
Information
TypePrivate coed. high school
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1959
PresidentPeter Shaughnessy
ChaplainRev. David Pignato
Grades9–12
Enrollment551 [2]
Color(s)Maroon & Gray    
Athletics conferenceCentral Catholic League
MascotSpartans ("Sparty")
Team nameSpartans
RivalDartmouth, Bishop Feehan
AccreditationNew England Association of Schools and Colleges[1]
PublicationETHOS (literary arts magazine)
NewspaperSpartan Script
YearbookThe Torch
PrincipalPeter Shaughnessy
Assistant Principal of AcademicsDaniel Dias
Assistant Principal of StudentsMichael O'Brien
Athletic DirectorDennis Golden
Websitewww.bishopstang.org

Bishop Stang High School is a private Catholic high school located in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, in the New England region of the United States. It was the first diocesan secondary school in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fall River, which includes the Southcoast Massachusetts, including Cape Cod and the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The school is named after William Stang, the first bishop of the Diocese of Fall River, and has been coeducational since its founding.

Location

It is located in the suburban town of Dartmouth, on the Southcoast of Massachusetts. Stang's 8-acre (32,000 m2) campus is 25 minutes west of Cape Cod and 20 minutes east of the Rhode Island border. Its 600-plus student body draws from more than 50 cities and towns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Catholic secondary education in southeastern Massachusetts began in the early 20th century with local parochial schools affiliated with various Catholic parishes. Some of these, such as the now-closed Holy Family High School, located near St. Lawrence Church in New Bedford, had strong academic reputations and produced generations of prominent Catholic alumni in the region. While Stang was not the first Catholic secondary school in southeastern Massachusetts, it was the first regional, diocesan, coeducational institution. Founded in 1959, Stang's original faculty included Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in full religious habit. The new 8-acre (32,000 m2) campus across from the Country Club of New Bedford in then-pastoral Dartmouth drew students from cities and towns in a 60-mile (97 km) radius from Rhode Island to Cape Cod. In the years following the Second Vatican Council, the number of Sisters of Notre Dame decreased. By the 1970s the vast majority of faculty and administrators were lay men and women, and the remaining sisters dressed conservatively, but in lay clothing. Since its inception, Stang has had a large number of alumni return as teachers and administrators.

Academics

Advanced placement courses are offered in Biology, Chemistry, Physics 1 and 2, Calculus A/B, Statistics, English Language, English Literature, Psychology, United States History, Studio Art, and Modern European History. These mainly apply to Juniors and Seniors. Freshmen and Sophomores are eligible for Advanced Math placement—i.e. "skipping" a level of math according to their performance—in the course typically taken by the grade above them. The College Gateway Program is the "dual-enrollment" program that allows students to earn college credit that will also be applied to your program while at Bishop Stang. The Pathways Approach Program serves students with learning differences, offering small group and one-on-one support to students, classroom accommodations, and access to an Orton-Gillingham trained teacher for reading support.

Athletics and activities

Bishop Stang offers over 47 varsity, junior varsity, and freshman interscholastic sports teams including 27 varsity athletic teams and 19 sub-varsity teams. The school offers more than 25 co-curricular activities. Bishop Stang's athletic teams have historically been successful in both men's and women's sports.

Basketball

In 2016, the boys' basketball team won their first MIAA Division 3 title in program history. Led by coach Colby Santos, who himself had been to the semifinal game at the Boston Garden, the team defeated Dedham, Norwell, Cardinal Spellman, and Apponequet to win the South Sectional title. After beating Bedford at the Garden 63-43, the Spartans clinched the state title by defeating Oxford 80-64.

Football

In 2005, the football team won their first Eastern Athletic Conference title in over twenty years and clinched a berth in the state playoffs in the process as well. The Spartans upset powerhouse Wareham in the semi-finals, and advanced to the Division 2A State Championship game, but were defeated 28-13 by perennial power Duxbury. the Spartans finished the 2005 season with a 10-3 overall record. In 2006, the football team completed an undefeated regular season with a 9-0 record and won the Eastern Athletic Conference for the second consecutive year. They also clinched their second straight state playoff berth in the process. However, the Spartans were defeated by eventual state champions, Foxboro in the semi-finals.

Hockey

In 2005, the Spartan hockey team won the Southeastern Massachusetts Championship, to advance to the State Championship. They were handed defeat, 6-3, by Western/Central Mass Champion Marlboro.

Swimming & Diving

In 2008, 2010, and 2012 the men's swimming and diving team won the Southern Massachusetts Conference Championship.

Lacrosse

Boys' lacrosse won the Eastern Athletic Conference title in 2014 by defeating rival Bishop Feehan.

Field Hockey

The field hockey has been noted for its many achievements, winning 11 conference championships (1974, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1988, 1990, 1995, 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2015), 4 sectional championships ( 1975, 1977, 1981, 1983), and the 1983 state championship. They were also sectional finalists in 1982, 1985, 1986, 1990, and 2008, as well as state finalists in 1975 and 1977.

References

  1. ^ NEASC-CIS. "NEASC-Commission on Independent Schools". Archived from the original on 2009-06-16. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
  2. ^ "Enrollment Data (2019-20) - Bishop Stang High (00720850)".

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