Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 298 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,550
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 22 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 7-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School
7	58
9	53
10	58
11	69
12	60

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Year Founded

1922

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

298 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

30%

Average Class Size

22 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Dress pants, oxford button-down shirts

Number of AP Courses

8 courses

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP English LiteratureAP Physics

AP US History

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,550

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Tuition Notes

Students must also pay a comprehensive fee once per year. Currently $295

% on Financial Aid

70%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,800

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Maria Sanders

Sports

Total Sports Offered

15 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

FootballGolf

Ice HockeySoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Winter Track

Colors

Crimson, Gold

School Mascot

Crushers

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

http://www.mccort.org/students-clubs

School Notes

Bishop McCort High School, as a Catholic secondary school, is committed to facilitating the development of each person's spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual and physical self through prayer, challenging curriculum, service projects, clubs, sports, and example in order to become responsible, productive adults who will challenge the world to live the Gospel message.
The philosophy of Bishop McCort High School, based on the traditions and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, acknowledge that students, administration, faculty, and staff are active witnesses in a Christian-centered community in partnership with parents, alumni, and parish families.
Students are a diverse group of unique individuals with inherent personal, intellectual, and spiritual value who have the ability to learn and achieve.
Our challenging curriculum and Christian service requirements integrate a relevant education in a religious atmosphere and develop character, moral responsibility and self-discipline within the individual.
Learning takes place in a safe, calm, well-maintained facility where ownership and pride are fostered.

Bishop McCort High School, as a Catholic secondary school, is committed to facilitating the development of each person's spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual and physical self through prayer, challenging curriculum, service projects, clubs, sports, and example in order to become responsible, productive adults who will challenge the world to live the Gospel message. The philosophy of Bishop McCort High School, based on the traditions and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, acknowledge that students, administration, faculty, and staff are active witnesses in a Christian-centered community in partnership with parents, alumni, and parish families. Students are a diverse group of unique individuals with inherent personal, intellectual, and spiritual value who have the ability to learn and achieve. Our challenging curriculum and Christian service requirements integrate a relevant education in a religious atmosphere and develop character, moral responsibility and self-discipline within the individual. Learning takes place in a safe, calm, well-maintained facility where ownership and pride are fostered.

Source: Verified school update

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How much does Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School cost?

Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $5,550 for private students.

What schools are Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School often compared to?

Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Bishop Carroll Catholic High School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School?

The acceptance rate of Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What sports does Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School offer?

Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Winter Track. Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School's ranking?

Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $12,023 for elementary schools and $17,899 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).