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Northeast Catholic High School (Closed 2010)

1842 Torresdale Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19124
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About the School

  • Northeast Catholic High School for Boys was opened in September 1926 as the fourth Diocesan High School in Philadelphia.
  • Whether it's college, technical school, military, or full time employment; North Catholic offers a quality four-year academic education, which ensures that all students will be prepared for future learning beyond high school.
  • Realizing that each student has particular strengths and challenges in the educational process, classes are grouped by ability and performance.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
551 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
29%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Northeast Catholic High School for Boys was opened in September 1926 as the fourth Diocesan High School in Philadelphia. Whether it's college, technical school, military, or full time employment; North Catholic offers a quality four-year academic education, which ensures that all students will be prepared for future learning beyond high school. Realizing that each student has particular strengths and challenges in the educational process, classes are grouped by ability and performance.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Northeast Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Northeast Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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