Good Shepherd Academy
- Impelled by a strong desire to further the Christian mission at Bishop O'Reilly High School, we, as Catholic school educators, are committed to the pursuit of excellence in education in the light of Gospel values, empowering students to become vital Christian participants in all aspects of life.
- At Bishop O'Reilly High School, we, as Christian educators, proclaim the Good News of God's universal love through Catholic education.
- We strive to be faithful to our special character, rejoicing and sharing in Jesus' redemptive mission through the sacramental and liturgical life of the Church.
- We endeavor to build a faith-community in which students are welcome and can develop a sense of self-worth and respect for each person's uniqueness.
- We aspire to prepare students to respond to the challenges of a changing society in the light of Gospel values through a relevant and diversified curricular and extracurricular program.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 312 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Good Shepherd Academy 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 Prekindergarten-8 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 312 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 25% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
School Notes
- Impelled by a strong desire to further the Christian mission at Bishop O'Reilly High School, we, as Catholic school educators, are committed to the pursuit of excellence in education in the light of Gospel values, empowering students to become vital Christian participants in all aspects of life. At Bishop O'Reilly High School, we, as Christian educators, proclaim the Good News of God's universal love through Catholic education. We strive to be faithful to our special character, rejoicing and sharing in Jesus' redemptive mission through the sacramental and liturgical life of the Church. We endeavor to build a faith-community in which students are welcome and can develop a sense of self-worth and respect for each person's uniqueness. We aspire to prepare students to respond to the challenges of a changing society in the light of Gospel values through a relevant and diversified curricular and extracurricular program.
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