Chaminade High School in Mineola | Military Town Advisor

Posted: October 26, 2025

The report written on June 10, 2022 was very accurate. Please dont fall for the deception. This building is full of stress, emptiness and hatred.

Posted: October 26, 2025

Posted: June 16, 2024

My son graduated from Chaminade in 2024. He was in the grade hit hardest by covid-19. The school set an example in steadfast determination that will forever be remembered by the class of 2024 as the supreme example of the school motto, Fortes in Unitate. My son's bittersweet statement on the way home from graduation: "I don't know if I'll ever have something like that in my life again"
If you're thinking about this school as a possibility for your son, but you're not sure if it's right for whatever reasons... And maybe you're looking for a sign or for some inspiration... This is your sign.

Posted: June 16, 2024

Posted: April 10, 2023

My son has flourished at Chaminade - they have provide him the tools to succeed academically and in life. Even the sports programs are opportunities to teach these young men more than the sport itself. He is happier at Chaminade than he ever was at public school .

Posted: April 10, 2023

Posted: November 16, 2022

Excellent education. Opportunities for everyone academically and socially. My two sons are alumni as is my grandson most recently.

Posted: November 16, 2022

Posted: June 10, 2022

If you have a kid who stands out, don't send them to Chaminade. They don't encourage individuality AT ALL. It is seen as a negative. There is no interest in helping children excel, but use the children to further their main objective. Just another brick in the wall. Donations and furthering their reputation and bragging are ALL they care about. They want children who can fall in line and they can manipulate easily into adhering to their Tony Robbins philosophies. Faith is used as a tool, not as a paradigm. Also, they are NOT affiliated with the catholic diocese at all. Make not mistake it is a private school. They own a good majority of the surrounding buildings and several properties in the best areas of New York and will not allow anyone to come between them and their money. Because most of the staff are alum themselves, children of alum are often favored and even those near expulsion will have their demerits removed easily. While those children who struggle will get left by the wayside. Sad given the fact that a great majority of the children come from hardworking families striving to give their kids the best. Save your money for college. Most of the kids graduating from Chaminade get accepted to the same colleges as those in Long Island public school districts.

Posted: June 10, 2022

Posted: April 29, 2021

My son graduated from this school a few years ago. I've never met such prejudiced and hate-filled people in my life, not just the teachers but most of the students that go there. The staff drills into your head that if you don't conform to what they believe to be "righteous" then you will go straight to hell, which is pretty interesting considering that one of their previous principals had charges brought up against him for being a pedophile. My son was constantly bullied for being different. My son had friends there that got their heads so screwed up that they now have emotional problems and drug addictions. I thought we were doing a good thing by sending him there but it was a big mistake.

Posted: February 18, 2021

Values based education. Fostering respect for authority. Rigorous academic structure. Never skipped a beat when COVID-19 hit, leaving the pubic schools in their dust. Great school, worth every single penny! My son went in a boy and is leaving a man.

Posted: February 18, 2021

Posted: April 29, 2020

The cream of the crop go here. Character building caring Catholic families. My son went in a young and came out a man that we are extremely proud of. Best four years of our life as parents! Amazing support from sports staff and teachers. Can't say enough about it. Wish we could do it all over again. If people put negative comments it is because their son did not make it in!

Posted: April 29, 2020

Posted: January 3, 2020

Awful. Absolutely awful. Community is horrible. Not diverse at all. 90% of kids are white from rich families. Bullying is a big problem. Half the time my son goes into the bathroom there is someone being bullied. Achademics are deteriorating. Very old fashioned teaching and dont offer any honor classes. Sports is also weakening. Dont send your son here.

Posted: January 3, 2020

Posted: January 22, 2018

Exceptional. Turns youth into young men ready to accept responsibility and holding themselves accountable

Posted: January 22, 2018

Posted: December 13, 2016

Chaminade is an amazing school with great teachers and academics.

Posted: November 28, 2016

A family recently asked for my opinion of CHS so I am posting my review as well. I was challenged for the most part throughout my four years and made some great friends along the way. I am now studying at an out of state elite college and feel prepared. However, many of my college friends attended public schools including Oceanside HS, Massapequa HS and Farmingdale HS and their academic experience was just as rigorous as mine, no question. I can confidently say they are just as prepared as me to succeed. It's up to the student to excel or make things happen. If I had the choice again, I would have 100% attended my town "Public" HS and avoided the unnecessary longer commute and extra cost.

Posted: June 29, 2016

Excellent character building institution. Promotes good study habits for college. A deal for the cost.

Posted: June 7, 2016

Chaminade High school was one of the most influential parts of my life and continues to be to this very day. The dedication of the Marianist community and faculty is second to none. They are a faith based community that is focused on spiritual, academic, and physical development. Chaminade gave me the confidence/integrity I needed during my formative years that has guided me throughout college and life.

The school has made vast improvements in academic (ex: Bloomberg Terminal center, New S.T.E.M. building being constructed, offering of Mandarin Chinese) and Athletics (all facilities updated to state of the art in past 2 years).

If you are looking to send your son to a school that demands integrity, fosters a team first mindset, and prepares them for the "real" real world--then Chaminade is for you.

My mother sums it up best: My son entered Chaminade a boy and came out a man.

Posted: May 18, 2016

Strong Catholic faith teachings along with a rigorous course schedule. The athletic programs also support the growth of character to handle life challenges.

Posted: May 18, 2016

Chaminade gave me the best preparation for college but more importantly for the challenges of life.

Posted: June 7, 2015

Hello all. I have a son that has been accepted to start this Sept. I must say that so far I am extremely impressed. I have read all the comments . One thing sticks in my mind that life isn't easy. You should all push your kids to learn and act like good men. Look around you and see what's going on in the world. Our kids should be pushed and be respectful to one another. I'm proud to have my son go here. As I said before life isn't easy and I'm sure Chaminade will excel him to another level .

Posted: June 7, 2015

My son is starting this semester. I have been to the school a few times and I have to say that's how all schools should be. Life isn't easy and this is what makes people stronger. Nothing wrong with reading and learning. Who ever has an issue with this should not be in any school. All of you should be pushing your kids to the next level. In today's society there is lots of stupidity going on. What's wrong with our kids being good people and letting a school mold them like that???? I'm happy and proud my son made it in Thai school..

Posted: May 26, 2015

Excellent school. The four years I attended CHS helped prepare me for, not only, college but life in general.

Posted: May 26, 2015

Posted: May 2, 2015

Miserable here, dont send your kid if you want them to enjoy their last 4 years living with you.

Posted: January 27, 2015

Chaminade only takes the cream of the crop. It's not for slackers, very competitive!!! It's like Ivy League for High School, teaching strong mural character. The mom that bashed it either was not well educated about the school or her child could not make it in and she was bitter. My son got scholarships to two other Catholic H. S. and we still chose CHS.

Posted: October 7, 2014

I am a graduate of CHS and in my humble, yet very accurate opinion, CHS is the best of the best! Admittedly, it is not for everyone. If you are opposed to a strict Catholic education, then this place is not for you. But I caution all of the readers to consider the following. The proof is in the pudding. While not every CHS graduate goes on to be wealthy or influential, the alumni is undeniably super impressive. CHS boasts graduates at every level of government, military, business, etc... The amount of graduates that become lawyers, doctors and businessmen is staggering. So for all you naysayers, here's the challenge: show me any other school, Catholic or public, (aside from Sacred Heart and Our Lady of Mercy, both CHS sister schools), that has the impressive credentials of CHS grads. Show me one. St. Anthony's may come somewhat close but CHS still has a more impressive faculty and alumni. So in closing, you may not like CHS. You may find it overly strict and "close minded." I suspect that those that find it "close minded" probably feel that way about the RCC anyway so not a big shocker there. But don't call it substandard just b/c your kid couldn't make it. Period!

Posted: September 25, 2014

BEWARE! If you are looking for a substandard catholic education based loosely on morals Chaminade may be the school for you and your child. As a parent, I found this school to be inferior to catholic schools my older children attended outside NY. They were not only chauvinistic, but also narrow-minded at Chaminade. I was very disappointed since his junior high said it had such a great reputation. Keep looking, there are better educational avenues than dealing with the insecure bullies you will find here.

Posted: August 23, 2014

I would like to respond to a comment made on July 29th about Chaminade and Kellenberg. You have to look at the facts. Both schools ARE exempt from taking the NYS regents. The Trimesters and Comprehensive examinations are definitely more advanced then regents. Take a comp or trimester from KMHS or CHS and compare it to the regents and you will see that CHS and KMHS test demand more. The person also failed to research that Chaminade and Kellenberg's SAT averages are well above public school SAT averages. Also it is a fact that KMHS and CHS are much stricter that public schools. This results in a disciplined student which leads to long term success. Chaminade churns out many great alumni every year which is why they have such an elite alumni association which provides to the school. Now in Kellenberg's defense, there "lower" or A2 program is for the students who aren't as advanced on a Kellenberg standard. Plus it is a fact that there isnt even 100 students in the program and each grade contains 500+ students. Many students in the program even move up in the ranking system.. KMHS also has a growing alumni network and it is very successful in helping students find jobs after college.

Posted: July 28, 2014

The statement made by a former student that "Chaminade is too good for regents exams" must be corrected. Forget about the fact that the statement has a tint of snobbishness, it is totally false. All private schools in NYS have the choice to give Regents exams or not. Most schools still give them because if they do not, the school forfeits a great deal of Regents funds from NYS. As an example, Kellenberg, a sister school of Chaminade, also does not give Regents. Kellenberg clearly is not in the same academic "Ballpark" as Chaminade, nor is it a tougher curriculum, or higher standard of acceptance than most other high schools on L.I. or NYC. There is even a Lower "Tract" at Kellenberg, which is meant for struggling students. Myths, all too often, are spread.

Posted: May 5, 2014

My son is a sophomore at Chaminade. After his Freshman year I felt it wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Now that we are nearing the end of his Sophomore year I find a well spoken gentleman who is responsible for his own actions and work. I now see why people have said over and over again, they go in as boys and come out men. I also believe how when they graduate Chaminade they are ready for college. I see how my son has become more responsible for knowing his own deadlines, etc. As a lacrosse and football mom, the sports are top notch at Chaminade. We are very proud to wear their name!

Posted: April 16, 2014

Chaminade takes the cream of the crop and guides them through 4 years of rigorous education. The end result speaks for itself.

Posted: July 13, 2013

Chaminade (Mineola). I graduated from Chaminade many years ago. It is a place for the narrow-minded. The Chaminade Man philosophy tries to put it's students in a very restrictive mold. While many Hispanics are Catholic, they are underrepresented there. They don't fit the CHS mold. Their PR is very good but their scope and curriculum is narrow. At CHS, they don't teach you how to think ; they teach you what they want you to think. Alumni strengths are in Business/Law types of careers. Don't send your son there if he is of a creative bent. Chaminade does not suffer those who think outside the box. In my long business career, I seldom met any other Flyers who did not regret going there. The brothers would tell us that "you probably won't enjoy going here but you can " brag" that you went here when you get to college. Imagine going to a place that doesn't expect that you will enjoy the experience. They don't accept transfer (unless you are a good athlete) since they feel that their program is so special that you have to be there for 4 hrs to get the full benefit. They do not make it easy for you if you want to go to non-Catholic colleges. Great PR but not worth the $ or the BS.

Posted: June 17, 2013

1279 average SAT score. Find me public schools with that. Take a look at what colleges graduating seniors continue on to. The school is one of the cheapest private institutions in the Tri-State area.

Posted: June 5, 2013

Strange, weird "brothers" run this place. They have zero social skills and purport to know about the real world. They don't. The school is for the cr me de la cr me of students on Long Island. Think about it, though. Why be a little fish in a big pond when you can be a big fish in a little pond.? Here, you won't stand out and you'll never get in to Harvard or Yale. But if you go to public school, you'll be at the top of the class.

Posted: May 31, 2013

One of the top academic high schools in the nation. A large endowment also makes it the most affordable private parochial high school in the New York area.

Posted: May 24, 2013

I am currently a student at Fordham University and at my high school I was considered very smart (Top 5% at North Shore High School). I have a couple of friends who graduated from Chaminade, all of them who say they were either average or under-average students, and I must admit that all of them are incredible students and have little to no struggle with the loads of work given in class. This shows how tough Chaminade most likely is, and I just cannot imagine how itelligent the "Top 5%" at Chaminade must be. I will definitely consider Chaminade as a highschool for my future son if I remain living on long island.

Posted: March 4, 2013

Chaminade is a first rate college prepatory high school. Its students are very well prepared to meet the challenges that college present to students.

Posted: December 27, 2012

Chaminade I am sure is very good to some students, but those that fall outside of the "Chaminade" type do not fair as well. My son traveled for two years on a bus where he was continuously beat up every day by the wrestling team. In addition, he was forced to fight other kids by the same bullies. I spoke to those in charge many times: parents, bus drivers, and school officials. Nothing was done. I felt as helpless as my son to fight against a system that turns its face away from these uncomfortable social problems. My son takes it in stride and looks upon it as a closed chapter in his life. But as his mom, the witness to it all, I can only hope that some parent will read this and reach out to others whose sons are in similar situations and do something.

Posted: December 18, 2012

Stop for a moment and consider the bitterness underlying some of the adjacent reviews of Chaminade High School. Now consider this: Why do some people insist on posting comments that reveal more about them and their own current life prospects than they reveal about Chaminade?

Posted: December 9, 2012

Bleak and conformist, with routinized note taking and exam cramming that passes for education. If you want to prepare your son to think creatively and independently stay away from this place. After four years here I was completely unprepared to think and write at the college level--(though I was well prepared for taking multiple choice tests, and other such meaningless tasks). As a parent now, and a college professor, (and a Catholic), I would not send my sons here if I was paid to do so.

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