West Philadelphia Catholic High School
| West Catholic Preparatory High School | |
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4501 Chestnut Street University City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19139 United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°57′26″N 75°12′42″W / 39.95722°N 75.21167°WCoordinates: 39°57′26″N 75°12′42″W / 39.95722°N 75.21167°W |
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| Type | Private, Coeducational |
| Motto | United in Faith, Loyalty, Knowledge |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Patron saint(s) | St. John Baptiste de la Salle |
| Established | 1916 |
| Oversight | Archdiocese of Philadelphia School System |
| President | Paul Colistra |
| Dean | Jasmine Williams |
| Principal | James Gallagher |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 420 (2016-2017) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Color(s) | Blue White and Gold |
| Slogan | Learn Compete Create Lead Go West |
| Song |
We're a new generation Born of long tradition Years of dedication To God and education Faith, knowledge, loyalty we hold Shining in light...blue, white, and gold Our minds, our hearts, our bodies too Grow in this school where dreams come true! Refrain West Catholic High, West Catholic High We sing your praises clear! We're proud you're alma mater - You're the "best", West Catholic High! United yet diversified Facing our future side-by-side Growing, learning, moving ahead, West Catholic, we will not forget! |
| Athletics conference | Philadelphia Catholic League |
| Sports | Football Basketball Cheerleading Softball Track Volleyball |
| Mascot | Burr-Mans |
| Nickname | West |
| Team name | Burrs |
| Accreditation | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Publication | Musings |
| School fees | $1,100 |
| Tuition |
For the 2016-2017 School Year Approx. $8,150 for Catholics Approx. $8,900 for Non-Catholics |
| Vice Principal | Jennifer Plia |
| Admissions Director | Sheena Blackwell |
| Athletic Director | Brian Fluck |
| Student Activities Director | Mary DeMasi |
| Director of Campus Ministry | Dr. Leda Reeves |
| Website | www.westcatholic.org |
We're a new generation Born of long tradition Years of dedication To God and education
Faith, knowledge, loyalty we hold Shining in light...blue, white, and gold Our minds, our hearts, our bodies too Grow in this school where dreams come true!
Refrain West Catholic High, West Catholic High We sing your praises clear! We're proud you're alma mater - You're the "best", West Catholic High!
United yet diversified Facing our future side-by-side Growing, learning, moving ahead,
For the 2016-2017 School Year Approx. $8,150 for Catholics
West Catholic Preparatory High School is a co-educational Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, at 45th and Chestnut Streets, the University City neighborhood of West Philadelphia.
The school opened on September 8, 1989, as a result of a merger between West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys, opened in 1916, and West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School, opened in 1927.
When they originally opened, both West Catholic Girls and West Catholic Boys served students from West Philadelphia, Southwest Philadelphia and Delaware County. As more Archdiocesan high schools opened in the suburbs in the 1950s and 1960s, West's "feeder schools" became limited to parishes in West and Southwest Philadelphia. With the advent of "open enrollment" for Archdiocesan high schools in the 1990s, West Catholic continued to draw from West and Southwest Philadelphia, and also attracted students from Philadelphia and its suburbs. Currently (2011), approximately 25% of the students come from suburban areas, with the other 75% from across the City of Philadelphia.
In July 2013, the school announced its official name change to West Catholic Preparatory High School, as part of its overall strategic plan.
Based on the school's student focus and support; school organization and culture; challenging standards and curriculum; active teaching and learning; professional community; leadership and educational vitality; school, family, and community partnerships, and indicators of success the Blue Ribbon Schools program (in affiliation with the United States Department of Education) has awarded West Catholic the prestigious 'Blue Ribbon School of Excellence' recognition several times.
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