Roman Catholic High School
Founded in 1890, through the benevolence of Thomas E. Cahill, Roman Catholic High School is located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia.
Drawing students from throughout the Delaware Valley, Roman Catholic boasts a challenging academic curriculum, a competitive sports program and engaging activities.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 953 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Roman Catholic High School places among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Student Body
Total Students
953 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The nearest high school and elementary school to Roman Catholic High School is Friends Select School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is College Child Development Center (0.3 miles away)
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Father Judge High School
All-boys (Roman Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 873 students 9.6 miles 3301 Solly Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
Philadelphia, PA 19136
(215) 338-9494
9.6
9-12
873
Grades: 9-12 | 1,108 students 9.5 miles 8605 Cheltenham Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
Glenside, PA 19038
(215) 233-2911
9.5
9-12
1,108
Archbishop Ryan High School
(Roman Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 1,103 students 12.8 miles 11201 Academy Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1800
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 637-1800
12.8
9-12
1,103
Grades: PK-12 | 546 students 1 miles 910 N. 6th Street (Multiple Campus Locations)
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 792-6224
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(215) 792-6224
1
PK-12
546
North Catholic High School![North Catholic High School Photo - Our Cranberry Campus Opens in Fall 2014]( "North Catholic High School Photo - Our Cranberry Campus Opens in Fall 2014")
(Roman Catholic)
Grades: 9-12 | 593 students 263.3 miles 1617 Rt. 228
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(412) 321-4823
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
(412) 321-4823
263.3
9-12
593
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