Bishop Shanahan High School

Bishop Shanahan High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
220 Woodbine Rd,  Downingtown, PA
3.7
2.2
1,130 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
29
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$9,950
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
C
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
57
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
600
Verbal
630
Average ACT
29
Math
26
English
29
Reading
30
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
81%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
96%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
91.6%
Hispanic
2.5%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Black
1.4%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#52 Best Catholic Schools in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Penn State 251 Students
University of Pittsburgh 192 Students
West Chester University of Pennsylvania 174 Students
Temple University 144 Students
University of Delaware 120 Students
Saint Joseph's University 117 Students
Drexel University 102 Students
James Madison University 96 Students
University of Scranton 92 Students
Duquesne University 79 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 136 Students
Biology 89 Students
Nursing 78 Students
Marketing 77 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Computer Science 43 Students
Finance 40 Students
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Communications 35 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 162 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/1/2024
Overall Shanahan is a great experience with the academics always challenging you and the teachers pushing you towards your best self. The lessons you will experience at Shanahan will prepare you for college and the next chapter of your life.
5.0 Alum
7/29/2024
As a Bishop Shanahan Alumni, I can safely say that this school is one of the best in the area. Although there is not a lot of diversity within the school, we all stand together under the title of People for God, and People for Others.
5.0 Junior
5/5/2024
My experience at Bishop Shanahan High School has been nothing short of amazing. I have met new friends and learned many new things, all while openly practicing my Christian faith. Bishop Shanahan has allowed me to flourish in the classroom; therefore, preparing me to excel at the college level.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/14/2023
Our expectations were hopeful from initial interview, tours and students met. There did not appear to be any warning flags until school started. Administration much more punitive with the demerit system v. restorative or fully understanding. Demerits were issued like candy. Do not send any student w...
1.0 parent
4/30/2019
My child's experience here has been terrible. We are gritting our teeth and just trying to get through it at this point to finish out and be done with it. It is doubtful that we will send the younger sibling to Shanahan unless significant changes occur. It's a shame because there are a few gems at t...
4.0 parent
6/6/2016
Every student and parent are different and have different experiences. Your experience comes from how much you want to be involved. I have found this to be a wonderful school for our family. My last child will be a senior in the next school year.
2.0 other
1/8/2016
My daughter is a Junior and each year I hope it gets better, but it only gets worse. She loved her grade school and was excited to go to Shanahan, but was in shock after the first week. She's not in honors or AP classes so they my have a different atmosphere but many of the kids in her classes are s...

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