At A Glance About Lansdale Catholic

At A Glance
Year Established: 1949
Location: Lansdale, PA
Type of School: Private Hs. CO-ED
Website: lansdalecatholic.com
Campus Size: 33 Acres
Total Enrollment: 735
Grade: 9-12
Grades for International Students: 9, 10
Teacher/Student Ratio: 1:21
Average Class Size: 21
International Students Ratio: 6%
Teachers with Advanced Degree:
Double Masters: 3, Masters: 14,
Bachelors:18
AP Classes: 16 continuously offered
Honors Classes: 44
Average SAT Score: 1800
College Matriculation: 100%
Religious Affiliation: Yes
Uniform Requirement: Yes
Interview Requirement: Yes
Admission: TOEFL Jr, ELTis, iTep
About Lansdale Catholic
Lansdale Catholic High School, located in Lansdale PA, is accredited by the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and is a regional secondary
school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Lansdale Catholic has been named as
a Model School by the International Center for Leadership in Education. We have
been honored by the ICLE as one of 25 of the nation's highest performing and
innovative schools that is using resources efficiently and effectively.
All learners will be highly engaged in a Catholic environment built on positive
relationships, based on the teachings of Christ. Motivated by a relevant and
rigorous curriculum, students will be challenged to develop their God-given
abilities and talents to become graduates that are:
Contributors to the Community in the Model of Christ
Life-Long Learners
Innovative Real World Problem Solvers
Self-Disciplined Leaders with a Social Conscience
Class of 2015: Earned over $19 million in scholarships and grants;
including full tuition undergraduate and graduate scholarships.
About Lansdale
Located 28 miles northwest of Philadelphia, the community of Lansdale was named in honor of the chief surveyor of the
North Penn Railroad, Phillip Lansdale Fox. In the early 20th century, Lansdale was home to many industries including a silk
mill, a canning factory, foundries, brickyards, and agricultural implement works. Today, Lansdale is made up of about 16,000
residents. The town is known for its many popular events held throughout the year including: Lansdale Bike Night, the Under
the Lights Car Show, Lansdale Day, Founder's Day, and Oktoberfest.
Curriculum
Graduation Courses:
Theology, English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Related Arts, Technology, Health, Physical Education, Service
Learning, Related Arts, Electives
AP Courses:
English Language and Composition, English Literature, European History, United States History, Spanish, Statistics,
Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Studio Art Drawing, Studio Art 2D Design, Art History, Music
Theory
Honors Courses:
Theology, English Language Arts, Technical Writing/Public Speaking, World History, American Government and Politics,
Modern American History, Contemporary America and The World, French, Advanced French, Latin, Advanced Latin,
Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Statistics, Calculus, Geometry, Algebra, Pre-Calc/Trig, Biology, Chemistry, Physics,
Environmental Science, Forensics/Criminal Justice, Accounting
Activities
Student Ambassadors, Tradition's Leaders, Future Business Leaders of America, Band, Chorus, Community Service
Corps, Dance Company, Drama Club/Tech Crew, Liturgically Sound, National Honor Society, Respect Life Club, Robotics,
Sacristans, Student Government, Stage Crew, Kairos Retreats, Trail (Yearbook), The Catalyst, The Crusader Online News
Agency, World Language Honor Society
Sports
Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Basketyball, Cheerleading, Indoor Track, Swimming, Football, Cross
Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Ice Hockey
Matriculation
Carnegie and Mellon University, Cornell University, Fordham University, Johnson and Wales
University, Purdue University, Drexel University, Lehigh University, New York University, Northeastern University, Penn State University, Syracuse University, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, West Virginia University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, University of Norte Dame,
Providence University, and more