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Archbishop Ryan High School

Archbishop Ryan High School is a co-educational Catholic secondary school (grades 9-12) in Northeast Philadelphia, operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It opened in 1966 as separate boys' and girls' schools sharing one building and later merged into a single co-ed institution. Named for Archbishop Patrick John Ryan, it is the largest Catholic secondary school in the city.

Archbishop Ryan High School — Catholic High School school in Philadelphia, PA
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Founded
Opened in 1966
Grade levels
High School
Affiliation
Diocesan
Enrollment
~848 students

About Archbishop Ryan High School

Archbishop Ryan High School is a co-educational Catholic secondary school (grades 9-12) in Northeast Philadelphia, operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It opened in 1966 as separate boys' and girls' schools sharing one building and later merged into a single co-ed institution. Named for Archbishop Patrick John Ryan, it is the largest Catholic secondary school in the city.

Quick facts

  • Archdiocesan (Archdiocese of Philadelphia)
  • Opened in 1966 as separate boys' and girls' schools in a shared building
  • Named for Archbishop Patrick John Ryan
  • Largest Catholic secondary school in the city of Philadelphia

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