Bishop Mcdevitt High School
- 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.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 433 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Bishop Mcdevitt High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Highest percentage of students of color
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 433 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 71% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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