History

Founded in 1961 by the Archdiocese of Hartford, East Catholic High School is a coeducational college preparatory high school that provides a values-based education within an authentically Catholic yet ecumenically sensitive community. Since its earliest days, the school has been associated with the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, whose charism of education and service enriches all aspects of the East Catholic experience. Located in Manchester, Connecticut, East Catholic serves Catholic and non-Catholic students from more than 30 communities in the Greater Hartford and Northeast regions of the state. East has been recognized as a "Blue Ribbon School of Excellence" by the U.S. Department of Education. East Catholic High School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Over the years, East Catholic has been led and inspired by six outstanding principals: 

Rev. Charles Shaw, Founding Principal (1961-1970)

Rev. Robert Saunders, Principal (1970-1981)

Rev. William Charbonneau '65, Principal & President (1981-1986)

Ms. Peg Siegmund, Principal & Chief Administrator (1986-2005)

Sr. Bette Gould, SSJ, Interim Principal (2005-2006)

Mr. Christian J. Cashman, Principal & Chief Administrator (2006-Present)