Catholic co-ed high school in Downingtown, PA specializing in support for students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD
Bishop Shanahan High School is a Catholic co-educational high school (grades 9–12) in Downingtown, PA that serves students with learning differences and ADD/ADHD through dedicated support programs. The school combines spiritual formation with academic rigor, offering a structured environment where students with special needs can access mainstream coursework alongside specialized accommodations tailored to their learning profiles.
The school provides 17 AP courses across sciences, humanities, and languages, alongside a comprehensive range of clubs, sports, and extracurricular activities designed to engage all learners. With 64 classroom teachers (52% holding advanced degrees) and a total enrollment of 876 students, Bishop Shanahan maintains a supportive community that emphasizes both critical thinking and moral development. Students with ADD/ADHD and learning differences benefit from the school's structured academic programs and staff trained to support diverse learners.
Admission is rolling with a 100% acceptance rate, and annual tuition is $10,200. Families interested in learning more about specific accommodations, IEP support, and the Learning Difference Program should contact the school directly at (610) 518-1300 or visit shanahan.org to discuss their child's individual needs.
At a Glance
Grades9-12
Students876
Tuition$10,200
Est.1957
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
School Information
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $10,200 |
| Total Students | 876 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 52 |
| Grades Offered | 9-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 100 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 6 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Advanced Courses
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AP Courses
AP 2D DesignAP 3D DesignAP BiologyAP CalculusAP ChemistryAP Comparative Government and PoliticsAP DrawingAP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and CompositionAP Environmental ScienceAP European HistoryAP MacroeconomicsAP MicroeconomicsAP PhysicsAP SpanishAP StatisticsAP United States History
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
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Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Cheering · Cross Country · Field Hockey · Football · Golf · Ice Hockey · Lacrosse · Riflery · Rugby · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Volleyball · Winter Track · Show More (3) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Academic Bowl · Ambassadors Club · Art Club · Bowling · Business Club · Chess & Game Club · Choral Ensemble · Concert Band · CSC · Forensics · French Club · Italian Club · Jazz Band · Leadership Council · Literary Magazine · Marching Band · Mathletes · Ministry Club · Mixed Chorus · Mock Trial · National Honor Society · Newspaper · Pep Band · Photography Club · R and B Band · Respect Life · Robotics Club · School Play · Select Chorus · Spanish Club · Stage Crew · String Ensemble · Student Council · World Affairs Club · Yearbook · Show More (19) · Hide · Club or Organization: · Catholic Athletes for Christ · Habitat for Humanity · Mental Health Awareness Club · Pro Life Club |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) · Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools |
| Religious Affiliations | Catholic |