Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School

2400 Pleasant Valley Boulevard, Altoona, PA, 16602-0166
Tel: (814)944-4014
Grades: 9 - 12 | 322 students
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DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHOOL:
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is a secondary school serving students in grades 9-12.  The school is governed by an independent Board of Trustees in partnership with the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Guided by the founding values of GOODNESS, DISCIPLINE, and KNOWLEDGE, the school provides a faith-based, academically challenging, and progressive educational program on a contemporary and disciplined campus.  The school welcomes students of all faiths who desire these educational values.

School Overview:
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1922
Student Body
Total Students 322 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (PA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 13:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 35%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 9 courses
Classroom dress code Formal
(Uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,500
% on Financial Aid 60%
Admissions Director Amanda Walker
Sports
Total Sports Offered 14 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Fencing Football
Golf Ice Hockey
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball

School Notes:

  • Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is a secondary school serving students in grades 9-12.  The school is governed by an independent Board of Trustees in partnership with the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown. Guided by the founding values of GOODNESS, DISCIPLINE, and KNOWLEDGE, the school provides a faith-based, academically challenging, and progressive educational program on a contemporary and disciplined campus.  The school welcomes students of all faiths who desire these educational values.

    • Profile last updated: 01/28/2013

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Nearby Schools:

Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
Altoona Central Catholic School
Gr. K-9 | 0.9 mi. away
Harbor House Center Early Academics
Gr. K | 1.1 mi. away
Great Commission Schools
Gr. PK-12 | 1.2 mi. away
Tender Love For Children Child Care
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 1.5 mi. away

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