Bishop Shanahan High School
Downingtown · PA · Catholic religious-affiliated
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St Philomena Academy → Malvern Preparatory School → Church Farm School → Villa Maria Academy High School → Westtown School → Regina Luminis Academy → Honey Brook Christian Academy → Devon Preparatory School →From the school
Bishop Shanahan High School had 2 National Merit Commended Students, 1 Semifinalist, and 1 Finalist in the Class of 2025, the seniors who graduated in June 2025 (Bishop Shanahan High School 2024-2025 school profile). Source ↗ (page 3)
Bishop Shanahan High School reported that 100% of the Class of 2025, the seniors who graduated in June 2025, enrolled in higher education, with 99% matriculating to four-year programs (Bishop Shanahan High School 2024-2025 school profile). Source ↗ (page 4)
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How Bishop Shanahan High School compares for families
What families should know about Bishop Shanahan High School.
- ▸ LocallyPA students outperform the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math (+4 points).
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: St Philomena Academy, Malvern Preparatory School, Church Farm School and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $32,875/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
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If the recent trend holds…
At its recent rate of -5.4%/year, projecting from 2022's 908 students:
≈ 220 fewer students by 2027 — a real revenue/relevance risk worth getting ahead of.
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Revenue at risk
At tuition per student, the 220 students projected to be lost by 2027 represent ≈ $3,520,000/year in tuition at risk.
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Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philomena Academy Coatesville |
Private | 9.3 | 36 | — |
| Malvern Preparatory School Malvern |
Private | 9.4 | 631 | -2.5% |
| Church Farm School Exton |
Private | 5.3 | 140 | -18.1% |
| Villa Maria Academy High School Malvern |
Private | 9.8 | 400 | -10.1% |
| Westtown School West Chester |
Private | 9.0 | 690 | +8.8% |
| Regina Luminis Academy Berwyn |
Private | 13.4 | 141 | +43.9% |
| Honey Brook Christian Academy Honey Brook |
Private | 10.1 | 28 | — |
| Devon Preparatory School Devon |
Private | 14.5 | 309 | +7.7% |
At a glance
JSON · Using this page with an AI assistantBishop Shanahan High School is a private high school in Downingtown, PA, enrolling 908 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
Enrollment is down 20% from 2018 to 2022.
Bishop Shanahan High School had 2 National Merit Commended Students, 1 Semifinalist, and 1 Finalist in the Class of 2025, the seniors who graduated in June 2025 (Bishop Shanahan High School 2024-2025 school profile).
Bishop Shanahan High School reported that 100% of the Class of 2025, the seniors who graduated in June 2025, enrolled in higher education, with 99% matriculating to four-year programs (Bishop Shanahan High School 2024-2025 school profile).
Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (enrollment), the federal Civil Rights Data Collection and EDFacts, state education agencies where named, and the school's own published documents where named.
Questions families ask
How many students attend Bishop Shanahan High School? Bishop Shanahan High School is a private high school in Downingtown, PA, enrolling 908 students in grades 9-12 in 2022.
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