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 (2022)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 446 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
Bishop Mcdevitt High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
446 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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.
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