Bishop Shanahan High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked PA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 876 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,200
Acceptance rate: 100%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bishop Shanahan High School
9	232
10	210
11	209
12	225

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1957

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School Motto

People of God; People for Others.

Student Body

Total Students

876 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

64 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

52%

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Number of AP Courses

21 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

AP 2D DesignAP 3D Design

AP BiologyAP Calculus

AP ChemistryAP Comparative Government and Politics

AP DrawingAP English Language and Composition

AP English Literature and CompositionAP Environmental Science

AP European HistoryAP Macroeconomics

AP MicroeconomicsAP Physics

AP SpanishAP Statistics

AP United States History

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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

$10,200

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Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

19 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

BowlingCheering

Cross CountryField Hockey

Track and FieldVolleyball

Winter Track

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Colors

White, Green

School Mascot

Eagles

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

39 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Academic BowlAmbassadors Club

Art ClubBowling

Business ClubChess & Game Club

Choral EnsembleConcert Band

CSCForensics

French ClubItalian Club

Jazz BandLeadership Council

Literary MagazineMarching Band

MathletesMinistry Club

Mixed ChorusMock Trial

National Honor SocietyNewspaper

Pep BandPhotography Club

R and B BandRespect Life

Robotics ClubSchool Play

Select ChorusSpanish Club

Stage CrewString Ensemble

Student CouncilWorld Affairs Club

Yearbook

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Club or Organization:

Catholic Athletes for ChristHabitat for Humanity

Mental Health Awareness ClubPro Life Club

School Notes

Bishop Shanahan High School, a Catholic co-educational secondary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, provides its students with a strong spiritual formation, challenging academic offerings, and rich extracurricular programs.
A vibrant witness to Christian values and a commitment to academic rigor and integrity prepare all students to be critical thinkers and moral stewards in a rapidly evolving global environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bishop Shanahan High School cost?

Bishop Shanahan High School's tuition is approximately $10,200 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Bishop Shanahan High School?

The acceptance rate of Bishop Shanahan High School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.

What sports does Bishop Shanahan High School offer?

Bishop Shanahan High School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheering, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Riflery, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Winter Track. Bishop Shanahan High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.

What is Bishop Shanahan High School's ranking?

Bishop Shanahan High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Bishop Shanahan High School?

The application deadline for Bishop Shanahan 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 Chester County, PA is $22,773 for elementary schools and $32,280 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Chester County, PA is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).