Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School
About the School
- Monsignor Bonner High School, founded in 1953, is a Catholic community committed to the liberal education of our young men in the spirit of St. Augustine.
- The curriculum provides a careful balance for its 900 students between religious education, academic pursuits, and athletic and social opportunities.
- Bonner strives to educate young men in the Catholic and Augustinian tradition, with emphasis on their spiritual, intellectual, athletic and social development.
- Monsignor Bonner High School asserts that the ability to think critically is essential to the student's goal of life-long learning.
- Our teaching, therefore, is directed not only to the body of knowledge to be imparted in each discipline, but also to the principle that learning how to learn is a primary goal of education.
- Teachers help students to develop the ability to perceive coherent relationships among concepts and make judgments based on those relationships.
- To this end, students are given a variety of activities from hands-on experience to in-depth research.
- By working with diverse materials, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills that will serve them not only in high school, but also in any area of life they wish to pursue.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Resources
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1953
Colors
White, Black, Green, Grey, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
Student Body
Total Students
843 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 27%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Integrity and Service
- School Mascot: Friar Archbishop Prendergast: Panda (monsignor Bonner)
- Monsignor Bonner High School, founded in 1953, is a Catholic community committed to the liberal education of our young men in the spirit of St. Augustine. The curriculum provides a careful balance for its 900 students between religious education, academic pursuits, and athletic and social opportunities. Bonner strives to educate young men in the Catholic and Augustinian tradition, with emphasis on their spiritual, intellectual, athletic and social development. Monsignor Bonner High School asserts that the ability to think critically is essential to the student's goal of life-long learning. Our teaching, therefore, is directed not only to the body of knowledge to be imparted in each discipline, but also to the principle that learning how to learn is a primary goal of education. Teachers help students to develop the ability to perceive coherent relationships among concepts and make judgments based on those relationships. To this end, students are given a variety of activities from hands-on experience to in-depth research. By working with diverse materials, students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills that will serve them not only in high school, but also in any area of life they wish to pursue.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School cost?
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School often compared to?
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School is often viewed alongside schools like Cardinal O'hara High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School?
The acceptance rate of Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What is Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School's ranking?
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Highest percentage of students of color, Largest student body and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School?
The application deadline for Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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