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#673 of 873 private schools in PA

Archbishop Ryan High School

High School

11201 ACADEMY RD, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Private

Enrollment

804

Student-Teacher

19.6:1

Score

5.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Pennsylvania private schools

#673 of 873

In Philadelphia

#79 of 95

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Archbishop Ryan High School

5.5/10

High School in Philadelphia · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Archbishop Ryan High School

Archbishop Ryan High School is a private high school in Philadelphia, PA. Archbishop Ryan High School serves approximately 804 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Archbishop Ryan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #673 of 873 private schools in PA.

How it compares1.1 pts below PA schools
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • PA avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Archbishop Ryan High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Archbishop Ryan High School compares to 91 public schools serving similar grades in Philadelphia, PA

Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
This School
vs
14.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
804
This School
vs
791
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.5
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 11.6% vs 0%
Black 8.8% vs 0%
Asian 7% vs 0%
Archbishop Ryan High School Philadelphia Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Archbishop Ryan High School (this school) 5.5
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush 7.4
Swenson Arts and Technology High School 7.8
MaST Community CS III 4.5
Philadelphia Academy CS 6.8
Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS 6.8
Washington George HS 5.1
New Foundations CS 5.0
Lincoln HS 4.6
Tacony Academy CS 5.2
Northeast HS 6.0
MaST Community CS II 3.0
Fels Samuel HS 4.2
Franklin Towne CHS 7.2
Maritime Academy CS 2.9
Frankford HS 3.7
First Philadelphia Preparatory CS 3.2
ASPIRA Bilingual Cyber CS 5.8
Mariana Bracetti Academy CS 4.8
Community Academy of Philadelphia CS 5.9
Philadelphia Learning Academy - North 4.8

Showing 20 of 91 schools. View all schools in Philadelphia

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C- 2.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 19.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 51%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.2 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 804
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 67.7%
Hispanic 11.6%
Black 8.8%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.7%
Native American 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11201 ACADEMY RD, Philadelphia, PA 19154

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Archbishop Ryan High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Swenson Arts and Technology High School (rated 7.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush (rated 7.4/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOLY GHOST PREP (rated 6.1/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Bensalem), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
ST MARTHA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.2 mi 7.2
OUR LADY OF CALVARY SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.6 mi 4.4
Fitzpatrick Aloysius L Sch Philadelphia 0.6 mi 3.4
Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Philadelphia 0.7 mi 7.4
CHRIST THE KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Philadelphia 0.8 mi 6.6
John Hancock Demonstration Sch Philadelphia 1.2 mi 5.4
Decatur Stephen Sch Philadelphia 1.1 mi 5.5
ST ANSELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.4 mi 6.3
MaST Community CS III Philadelphia 1.7 mi 4.5
ALPHA HOUSE NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN Philadelphia 1.8 mi 4.0
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Philadelphia 1.9 mi
NAZARETH ACADEMY GRADE SCHOOL Philadelphia 2.0 mi 6.7
Swenson Arts and Technology High School Philadelphia 1.5 mi 7.8
Philadelphia Academy CS Philadelphia 1.8 mi 6.8
Mathematics Science & Technology Community CS Philadelphia 2.2 mi 6.8
Cornwells El Sch Bensalem 1.8 mi 4.5
ANN KIDS Philadelphia 2.2 mi
School Lane CS Bensalem 2.1 mi 7.3
PHILADELPHIA CHRISTIAN CENTER ACADEMY Bensalem 2.5 mi 4.4
HOLY GHOST PREP Bensalem 2.2 mi 6.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 19154 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$93,479

Median Home Value

$274,400

Median Rent

$1,396/mo

Population

34,084

College Educated

26.7%

Homeownership

80.3%

Avg Commute

30.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

38.8

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Pittsburgh Brashear HS Pittsburgh, PA 5.5
ARCHBISHOP JOHN CARROLL HIGH SCHOOL Radnor, PA 5.4
ARCHBISHOP WOOD HIGH SCHOOL Warminster, PA 5.6
Clearfield Area JSHS Clearfield, PA 5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Archbishop Ryan High School

What grades does Archbishop Ryan High School serve?

Archbishop Ryan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Archbishop Ryan High School?

Archbishop Ryan High School has an enrollment of approximately 804 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Ryan High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Ryan High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Archbishop Ryan High School rank in PA?

Archbishop Ryan High School ranks #673 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Archbishop Ryan High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Archbishop Ryan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Archbishop Ryan High School a private school?

Yes, Archbishop Ryan High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Archbishop Ryan High School a religious school?

Archbishop Ryan High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
46 Some Transit
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
804
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Philadelphia County

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