St. Raymond High School for Boys is an American

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, located in the

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section of the

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, New York. Affiliated with the Catholic schools of the

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, it is accredited by the

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, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, and the

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. The school is a recipient of a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award (1994–1996), and holds memberships with the

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and the Catholic Administrators Association of New York State. The school's mascot is the Raven.

Notable alumni

* Darryl Bryant – professional basketball player *

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– professional basketball player *

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– professional basketball player *

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– professional basketball player *

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– professional basketball playerStaff (February 28, 1994)
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''. Retrieved November 23, 2022. (subscription required) * Terrence Rencher – professional basketball player

Notes and references

External links

St. Raymond High School Official Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Raymond High School for Boys Roman Catholic high schools in the Bronx Lasallian schools in the United States Educational institutions established in 1960 Boys' schools in New York City 1960 establishments in New York City Parkchester, Bronx