Archbishop Spalding High School - Campus/Facilities

Campus/Facilities

The current building houses 54 academic classrooms, including four science labs. The school's Library Media Center houses approximately 14,000 volumes, and offers students access to twenty four desktop computers for research. With a focus on integrating technology within the academic program, the entire school building wing is networked as a wireless environment, allowing faculty and students to have immediate access to the World Wide Web of information. There are two PC computer labs, one IMAC lab and four mobile laptop carts containing thirty computers per cart. All classrooms are equipped with closed circuit systems and access to video and computer projection units that allow for enhanced visual presentations.

The Archbishop Spalding auditorium, with seating capacity for 1,200, is home to the school's well-known theater and music productions. The auditorium serves as the central location for school-wide assemblies and liturgies. The school also has a chapel, which students, parents and faculty utilize for quiet reflection, personal meditation, prayer services and group liturgies. One area of the campus that is recognized as a privileged tradition is the Senior Garden, an outdoor area where only senior students may go during their lunch.

Archbishop Spalding High School consistently makes improvements and additions to the athletic facilities to develop the physical abilities of our student-athletes. The opening of our modern and well-equipped fitness center has played a major role in the performance of our athletes across the board. The addition of a full-time Strength and Conditioning coach to the athletic staff has enhanced these abilities. A fully equipped and professionally staffed Athletic Training Room provides for quality care and rehabilitation services for our athletes. A modern, larger gymnasium and locker rooms have helped in meeting the needs of our student body. Archbishop Spaldin has seven fields. Also, outside is a new Athletic Stadium which includes a Sportex all-weather turf field, eight lane track, lighting, seating capacity for 2,000 and a state-of-the-art video scoreboard provides for a high level competitive experience for athletes and spectators alike.

The main gymnasium has a seating capacity of 1,100 and the secondary gymnasium seats 500. There is a state-of-the-art weight training center for individual and team conditioning.

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