Admissions : School Profile

The West Philadelphia Catholic High School is part of the Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It is located in the "University City" section of the City of Philadelphia, conveniently located near major universities and cultural institutions.

  • The school enrolls 500 students in grades nine through twelve.
  • Typically, 92% of the graduating class pursue higher education.
  • The Class of 2009 earned more than $8 million in scholarship aid.
  • West Catholic is accredited by the Middle State Association of Secondary Schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction.
  • West Catholic is staffed by 6 Sisters, 5 Christian Brothers, and 13 laypeople serve as teachers and staff.
  • The student-teacher ratio is 25 to 1.
  • The following specialists also serve on staff: 1 Guidance Counselors, 1 Technology Specialist, 1 Speech and Language Specialist, and 1 Drug/Alcohol Counselor.

Click here to download the West Catholic Admissions Booklet for more information!