founded in september 1924 and being at its current location since 1959, the school is located in the woodlawn section of the borough of the bronx. it also borders the southeastern section of the city of yonkers in neighboring westchester county. since its inception, the school was founded and has been operated by the sisters of charity. as of september 1, 2015, saint barnabas high school become independent of the saint barnabas parish. the saint barnabas high school chapel was renovated sometime during the tenure of msgr. timothy s. collins, which was from 1986 to 1994.