Below Average
#758 of 873 private schools in PA
Bishop Shanahan High School
High School · Downingtown, PA
A private high school in Downingtown, PA serving grades 9th – 12th.
220 WOODBINE RD, Downingtown, PA 19335
- 18.3:1 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.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Bishop Shanahan High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,185/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Downingtown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$136,839
Median home value
$464,400
Median rent
$1,647/mo
College educated
61.6%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19335; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester County Tech College HS - Brandywine CampusEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| Downingtown Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| Collegium CsCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 2,610 | Compare → |
| Downingtown HS West CampusEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,808 | 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 Shanahan High School is listed in Downingtown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bishop Shanahan High School
Bishop Shanahan High School is a private high school in Downingtown, PA, serving approximately 908 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #758 of 873 private schools in PA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bishop Shanahan High School
What grades does Bishop Shanahan High School serve?
Bishop Shanahan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bishop Shanahan High School?
Bishop Shanahan High School has an enrollment of approximately 908 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop Shanahan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop Shanahan High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bishop Shanahan High School rank in PA?
Bishop Shanahan High School ranks #758 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Bishop Shanahan High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bishop Shanahan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bishop Shanahan High School a private school?
Yes, Bishop Shanahan 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 Shanahan High School a religious school?
Bishop Shanahan High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 908
- Gender Split
- 45% M / 55% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Chester County
- Phone
- (610) 343-6250
- Area population (ZIP 19335)
- 52,524
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 19335; 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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