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Bishop Mcdevitt High School

125 Royal Avenue, Wyncote, PA, 19095-0190 -

School Notes Overview:

Bishop McDevitt High School, as a member institution of the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Secondary School System, strives to provide a virtue-centered Catholic education. The excellence it promotes, the traditions it cherishes, and the diversity it encourages combine to create an environment for spiritual, intellectual, and social growth. This effort validates pride in our past, commitment to our present and confidence in our future. The school's educational community aspires to cultivate and nurture the mission of the living Gospel in all students. Programs noted for academic excellence, with an emphasis on critical thinking and lifelong learning, are enhanced through extensive co-curricular and extra-curricular offerings. Individual opportunities for leadership and service prepare students to assume their roles in society as involved Christians and responsible citizens....

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School Overview:

	Bishop Mcdevitt High School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades 9 - 12
County	Montgomery County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	749 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	30%	25%
Students by Grade
	Grade 9 - 191 students
	Grade 10 - 178 students
	Grade 11 - 187 students
	Grade 12 - 193 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	38 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:19	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Bishop McDevitt High School, as a member institution of the Philadelphia Archdiocesan Secondary School System, strives to provide a virtue-centered Catholic education. The excellence it promotes, the traditions it cherishes, and the diversity it encourages combine to create an environment for spiritual, intellectual, and social growth. This effort validates pride in our past, commitment to our present and confidence in our future. The school's educational community aspires to cultivate and nurture the mission of the living Gospel in all students. Programs noted for academic excellence, with an emphasis on critical thinking and lifelong learning, are enhanced through extensive co-curricular and extra-curricular offerings. Individual opportunities for leadership and service prepare students to assume their roles in society as involved Christians and responsible citizens.
Profile last updated: 03/10/2007

In the News:

Bishop McDevitt student joins world leaders (Times Chronicle & Glenside News & The Globe)
posted on October 15, 2009 at 05:26:55 am
The G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh last week hosted world leaders, national media, global delegates and one Wyncote student.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19095)	School Zip (19095)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	6,499 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	53%	22%
Population Average Age	52 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$64,940	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	50 years old	51 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (19095) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	53% / 47%	68% / 32%