Bishop McDevitt High School

About

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Story

Bishop McDevitt Catholic High School is a comprehensive, coeducational diocesan secondary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia serving grades nine through twelve. The school is located in Wyncote, Cheltenham Township, a beautiful and quiet setting that allows our school community the opportunity to work in a safe environment conducive to higher learning. It serves a diverse mix of students with a rigorous academic program grounded in the teachings and formations of the Catholic faith. Bishop McDevitt Catholic High School emphasizes life-long learning and critical thinking skills that are supported by the latest technology and implemented by a caring and dedicated staff.

Bishop McDevitt Catholic High School is accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Middle States Association of Colleges and School, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Current enrollment is 670 students, with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. The faculty consists of dedicated lay and religious men and women, the majority of whom hold advanced degrees in their area of specialization.

Mission

Bishop McDevitt High School, a college preparatory school, ensures a virtue-centered Catholic education by fostering the mission of the living gospel in all students. The academic excellence we promote, the diversity we embrace and the history we cherish combine to create an environment for spiritual, intellectual and social growth that prepares our students for global citizenship.

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Special Programs:
Diocesan Scholars
Leadership Training
Christian Service
Remediation in Mathematics and Reading
Enhanced Counseling Services
Distance Learning
Special offerings to obtain college credit through:
Penn State University
Alvernia University Dual Credit Program
Manor College
Neumann University
Advanced Placement Courses:
Biology
Calculus
English Literature & Composition
English Language & Composition
Spanish
United States History
Government and Politics

Activities:
Academic Bowl
Academic Octathlon
Art Club
Band
Chess Club
Chorus
Community Service Corps
FACE Ambassadors
Interclub Council
International Service Corps
Irish Club
Liturgical Committee
Mathletes
Progressive African American Cultural Society (PAACS)
Pro-Life Club
PAACS Steppers
Reading Olympics
Realm (Yearbook)
Robotics
Royalist (School Newspaper)
Royal Masque Drama Club
Stage Crew
Student Ambassadors
Student Council
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
WMcD TV Club
World Affairs Club
World Language Club

Athletics:
Baseball
Basketball (Boys and Girls)
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey Club
Lacrosse (Girls)
Soccer (Boys and Girls)
Softball
Track
Volleyball
Wrestling

Social Activities:
Spirit Week
Pep Rallies
Senior Class Party
Father/Daughter Dance
Homecoming
Junior Prom
Senior Prom
Mother/Daughter Tea
Mother/Son Communion Breakfast
Powder Puff Football
School Dances