Saint Andrew Avellino Roman Catholic Church — Attraction in New York

I was a seventh grader here back in September and October of 1994 and it was the worst two months of my entire academic career.....constant belittling, teasing, bullying, and, especially, the racism. I was crying nearly everyday until my family transferred me to a much nicer school.

I understand that the principal has since been replaced, which is actually good news, considering that he was part of the problem.

I just hope and pray that the current leadership will address these issues more aggressively with their current students.......and, if possible, maybe even those fellow seventh-graders who contributed to those awful experiences (I can provide the names upon request)

The only bright spots: that history teacher with the weekly jeopardy games (I forget her name) and the basketball court (I hope to have my own court...

One of the worst schools out there for a private school, first off the staffs and teachers don’t care about their children’s education. All they ever do is really just stall time. I would see some kids that are super bright go into the school and get transferred and can’t even catch up to normal school work. Also the racism and the amount of hate torwarded to people who are not the same skin colors as white is really heavy. Kids who were not catholic who were in the school would get teased and the teachers don’t have any justice for the students. They sugarcoat which ever student they like and basically allow any of the kids they like to just slip off with no justice. A lot of the 5 star ratings are just bots or friends with the school because it’s actually not...

Hi this is Tony Morales. Alot of you know me. I have been attending St Andrews Since I was a little boy. I used to go there alone and sit in the pews and talk to God about my problems and at the same time thanking him for the many blessings in my life. At that time I would have never imagined that some 50 years later I would have four beautiful children that now serve on the alter at this great church. Kyle, Luke, Hailey and Oliver. The church and the school are both have a family atmosphere. I thank my Father in heaven for everything and everyone...