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 (2021)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 446 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Bishop Mcdevitt High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- 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 | 446 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 73% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
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