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#383 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 44% of private schools
Bishop Mcdevitt High School
High School · Harrisburg, PA
A private high school in Harrisburg, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.
1 CRUSADER WAY, Harrisburg, PA 17111
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
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Where Bishop Mcdevitt High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,761/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,314
Median home value
$225,500
Median rent
$1,309/mo
College educated
33.3%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dauphin East ShsEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 1,596 | Compare → |
| Reach Cyber CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 6,146 | Compare → |
| Dauphin County Technical SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,175 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bishop Mcdevitt High School is listed in Harrisburg, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bishop Mcdevitt High School
Bishop Mcdevitt High School is a private high school in Harrisburg, PA, serving approximately 716 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bishop Mcdevitt High School
What grades does Bishop Mcdevitt High School serve?
Bishop Mcdevitt High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bishop Mcdevitt High School?
Bishop Mcdevitt High School has an enrollment of approximately 716 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Mcdevitt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Mcdevitt High School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bishop Mcdevitt High School rank in PA?
Bishop Mcdevitt High School ranks #383 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Bishop Mcdevitt High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop Mcdevitt High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bishop Mcdevitt High School a private school?
Yes, Bishop Mcdevitt 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 Bishop Mcdevitt High School a religious school?
Bishop Mcdevitt High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 716
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Phone
- (717) 236-7973
- Area population (ZIP 17111)
- 35,818
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 17111; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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