Bishop Shanahan High School
| High School | |
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| Address | |
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220 Woodbine Road Downingtown, Pennsylvania, (Chester County) 19335 United States |
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| Coordinates | 40°0′32″N 75°41′16″W / 40.00889°N 75.68778°WCoordinates: 40°0′32″N 75°41′16″W / 40.00889°N 75.68778°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, coeducational |
| Motto | Quae sursum sunt Quaerite (Seek the things that are above.) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | St. Francis Xavier |
| Established | 1957 |
| School district | Archdiocese of Philadelphia |
| Superintendent | Sr. Maureen L. McDermott, IHM |
| President | Sr. Regina Plunkett, IHM |
| Principal | Mr. Michael McArdle |
| Head of school | Mr. Michael McArdle |
| Chaplain | Fr. John Donia |
| Faculty | 64 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1200+ (2008) |
| • Grade 9 | 300+ |
| • Grade 10 | 300+ |
| • Grade 11 | 300+ |
| • Grade 12 | 300+ |
| Campus size | 80+ acres |
| Color(s) | Green and white |
| Slogan | "Seek the things that are found above" |
| Athletics conference | Ches-Mont League, National Division |
| Team name | The Eagles |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Publication | Visions (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | Shanaviews |
| Yearbook | Aquila |
| Tuition | $9,560 (2016–2017) |
| Guidance Director | Ms. Beth Saggers |
| Athletic Director | Ron Reidinger |
| Assistant Athletic Director/ Head Football Coach | Paul Meyers |
| Website | www |
Bishop Shanahan High School is located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Catholic school system. Named after Right Rev. John W. Shanahan, the third bishop of Harrisburg, the school is the only archdiocesan high school in Chester County. Construction of the current building began in 1996. It opened in 1998, and the first class graduated from it in 1999. The school had previously been located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. In June 2008, Bishop Shanahan celebrated its 50th anniversary with the graduation of its 50th senior class.
Shanahan was born in 1846 in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. Shanahan’s older brother, Jeremiah was also a bishop. At the age of 23, John Shanahan was ordained to the priesthood by his brother. Shanahan was educated at St. Joseph’s College and St. Charles Borromeo Seminary. Immediately after being ordained, Shanahan received the position titled Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He was also the pastor of Our Lady of Sorrows parish in Philadelphia. Shanahan held and maintained these positions until he became the bishop of Harrisburg in 1899. Shanahan died in February 1916 and currently rests in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
The school seal is a shield separated into thirds, emblazoned with a cross (Faith), an anchor (Hope), and a heart (Love): the three Theological Virtues. Beneath the school shield is the motto "Quae sursum sunt Quaerite," which means "Seek the things that are found above".
Bishop Shanahan’s President and Principal are both sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Bishop Shanahan’s President is Sister Regina Plunkett, IHM. The Principal is Sister Maureen McDermott, IHM. 98% of Bishop Shanahan’s graduates attend a four-year college. In 2014, compared to the national SAT average, Bishop Shanahan students scored 55 points higher on reading, 37 on mathematics, and 68 on writing. The school operates under the Archdiocesan curriculum, which is very broad. Bishop Shanahan offers a wide variety of electives for students to take as well as required courses. Bishop Shanahan offers many different level courses based on students learning capabilities. Bishop Shanahan offers learning tracks that include; CP2, CP1, Honors, and AP. English and Religion are the only two required subjects for all four years. Many different types of religion classes are offered, including; Morality, Church History, Life in Jesus, and Vocational Classes. Some English classes offered include; Genre Studies, British Studies, American Studies, and Contemporary Studies.
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