Bishop Shanahan High School, a Catholic co-educational secondary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, committed to sustaining excellence, provides a strong spiritual life, along with challenging academic and rich extracurricular programs.

Since 1958, Bishop Shanahan High School has educated young men and women to emerge as confident scholars and able leaders. This is achieved by a well-designed academic program of rigorous courses that promote critical thinking, collaboration and innovation. Learn more about the BSHS Academic Program.

Bishop Shanahan High School’s rigorous academic curriculum prepares students for success in post-secondary study, citizenship, and career. Learn more.

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Parents of Bishop Shanahan High School will find relevant and helpful information such as the school calendar, bell schedule, forms, and more.

Prospective families are paired with a current Shanahan student for a customized tour of the school. Visitors also have the chance to meet faculty and coaches, and to learn more about clubs, the academic program, and extracurricular activities.

Bishop Shanahan High School, a Catholic co-educational secondary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, committed to sustaining excellence, provides a strong spiritual life, along with challenging academic and rich extracurricular programs.

Athletics at Bishop Shanahan High School foster interscholastic competition, personal development, teamwork, self-discipline, and school pride.

Bishop Shanahan High School opened on September 4, 1957 and John Cardinal O'Hara dedicated the school five days later on September 9th. The school is named for Bishop John W. Shanahan, the former pastor of Our Mother of Sorrows Church in Philadelphia.

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