At a Glance

Enrollment

Approximately 1000 young men and women from over 40 cities and towns in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

Faculty/Staff

Staffed by 85 full time teachers. Over half hold advanced degrees. Student/Teacher ratio 1:13; average class size 19

Spirituality

Bishop Feehan High School was built by the Diocese of Fall River and the families of the Attleboro area and staffed by the Sisters of Mercy. The spirit of hospitality and mercy along with the teachings of Jesus Christ have been the foundation since 1961. A four year curriculum in Theology is complemented by a full time Campus Ministry program that includes liturgical celebrations, prayer services, retreat programs, community service, clothing store and other appeals for the poor. The school motto is “Set your Hearts on things above and not on goods of earth” (Col. 3:1-4).

Academics

Bishop Feehan High School offers a college preparatory program which provides for both the exceptionally talented and the usual aspirant to higher education. The program is offered at different levels of difficulty and depth in order to meet the abilities and talents of the student body, 97% of whom pursue college studies. Nine teaching departments offering over 300 courses including Honors and Advanced Placement for Biology, English, US History, Psychology, Art, Spanish and Calculus. SAT program. Study skills/Networking/Research Paper Curriculum for 9-10th grade. Strong Fine Arts program.

Athletics

Bishop Feehan High School offers a wide program of interscholastic sports which include teams in: Cross Country, Girl’s and Boy’s Lacrosse, Soccer, Girl’s Volleyball, Football, Swimming, Indoor Track, Hockey, Basketball, Outdoor Track, Tennis, Golf, Baseball and Softball. Twelve sports for boys; twelve for girls. State Championships in Tennis, Cross Country, Baseball and Golf, Superbowl Football Champions.

Extracurricular

Over 26 clubs for students including Band; Jazz Band, Competition Cheerleading; Chorus; Colorguard; Committee on Cultural Awareness and Racial Equality (CARE); Dance Company; Debate Team; Drama Company; Driver Education; Environmental Awareness Club (MOVE); Fencing; Ice Skating; Literary Magazine; Mathematics League; Mock Trial, Musical Company; National Art Honor Society; National French Honor Society; National Honor Society; National Latin Honor Society; National Science Honor Society; National Spanish Honor Society; Newspaper; Peer Leadership; Peer Ministry; Pro-Life Group; Student Council; Students Against Driving Drunk (SADD); (STAND); Vocations Awareness Team and Yearbook (Flashback).

Results

The success of the school’s program of studies can be measured by the number and quality of college acceptances, the amount of scholarship aid for higher education received and the National Merit recognition. Our seniors annually receive over 4 million dollars in scholarship, grants and work study awards. Over 95% of graduates enter four year colleges and 2% enter two year programs. National Merit Finalist 5, Semi-Finalists: 19, Commended: 168, Full ROTC Scholarships: 25

Uniform

Girls:
  • Donnelly’s Forest Green Sweater or Vest with Feehan Logo
  • Donnelly’s Plaid Skirt or Tan Slacks
  • Donnelly’s White, Blue Blouse
  • Donnelly’s Green Tights
  • Black or Brown Dress Shoes
Boys:
  • Donnelly’s Forest Green Sweater  or Vest with Feehan Logo
  • Donnelly’s Tan Slacks
  • Donnelly’s White, Blue Shirt
  • Tie
  • Socks
  • Black or Brown Dress Shoes
70 Holcott Drive, Attleboro, MA 02703, (508) 226-6223, FAX (508) 226-7696