St. Anthony High School, Catholic high school in Jersey City, New Jersey, US
St. Anthony High School was a Catholic school in Jersey City that operated from 1952 to 2017. The four-story building near the Hudson waterfront accommodated approximately 160 students.
The school started as a parish school for Polish American families and later served students from many backgrounds. It operated in Jersey City for nearly seven decades before closing.
The school was known for its successful basketball program that developed talented players. The team attracted young athletes from across the region and shaped local sports culture.
The school had multiple classrooms, a gymnasium, and was easily accessible in the city center. Its location near the river made it convenient for students to reach.
The basketball team under coach Bob Hurley Sr. won 28 state championships while achieving a 100 percent college acceptance rate for all graduates. This success rate made the school known across the country.
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