DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHOOL: Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is a college preparatory school serving students in grades 7-12. The school is governed by an independent Board of Trustees.
The school provides a value-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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,974
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
AP Courses
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1922
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
285 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
40%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
17 courses
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Domestic Student Tuition
% on Financial Aid
40%
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
34 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Class Officer Advisory TeamClassic Movie Club
Driver's EdEco Club
Environmental Science TeamFBLA
FencingFrench Club
Ice hockeyMarauder Programming Club
Math ClubMission Club
Mock TrialModel UN
National Honor SocietyNational Junior Honor Society
Peer MinistryPennsylvania Junior Academy of Sceince
Photography ClubPre-Med Club
Prom Planning CommitteeSADD
Scholastic Quiz TeamSki
Spanish ClubStrategy Club
Student CouncilTolkien Soceity
YearbookYouth Leadership
Arts and Music Programs:
Band ProgramChorus Club
Drama and Musical
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheerleading
School Notes
- School Motto: Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge
- School Mascot: Marauder
- Accelerated Pre-Advanced Preparatory Program: 7-8th grades
- Accelerated and Regular High School Program: 9-12 grades
- College in High School Program: Dual Enrollment Program, Student Abroad Program; Professors in Residence Program.
- Small Class Size
- 16 AP Classes
- 100% College Acceptance Rate
- 21 PIAA Sanctioned Sports
- Over 30 Student Clubs and Organizations
- Financial Aid Available
- All Faiths and Ethnicities Welcomed
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School cost?
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $7,974 for private students.
What sports does Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School offer?
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling. Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School's ranking?
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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