Bishop McDevitt High School (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania)

Bishop McDevitt High School is a private, Roman Catholic, co-educational high school in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1918 and renamed in 1957 to honor the memory of the Most Reverend Philip R. McDevitt, fourth bishop of Harrisburg and founder of the school.[6] It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg.

Bishop McDevitt High School
Address
1 Crusader Way

Harrisburg
,
Pennsylvania
17111

United States
Coordinates40°16′29.8″N 76°47′30″W
Information
TypePrivate high school
MottoReligione sapientia colitur
(In Religion's Garden Grows Wisdom[1])
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1918 (1918)
OversightRoman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg
PresidentDavid Gardiner[2]
PrincipalVincent Harper[3]
Teaching staff26.5 (FTE) (2017–18)[4]
Grades9–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment446 (2017–18)[4]
Student to teacher ratio16.8 (2017–18)[4]
Color(s)Navy Blue and Vegas Gold   
Athletics conferencePIAA District 3
MascotCrusader
NicknameCrusaders
AccreditationMiddle States Association of Colleges and Schools[5]
PublicationThe Larch
NewspaperThe Twin Towers
YearbookPridwen
Websitebishopmcdevitt.org

On January 7, 2013, the new Bishop McDevitt High School opened on 1 Crusader Way. It replaced the historic building at 2200 Market Street after 70 years.

In 2016, Bishop McDevitt was at the center of controversy as they did not allow Aniya Wolf, a female student, to wear a suit to prom.[7]

Athletics

Bishop McDevitt is a part of Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association District 3. McDevitt is known for its athletics especially the football team. Other sports at McDevitt include: Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Soccer, Coed Cross Country, Coed Track & Field, Coed Golf, Field Hockey, Boys & Girls Tennis, Wrestling, Coed Swimming, Coed Bowling, Cheerleading, Ice Hockey, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, and Lacrosse.

  • 1995 State AA Football Champions
  • 2005 & 2006 District 3 Football Champions
  • 2009 State AA Boys Track & Field Champions
  • 2010, 2011 & 2013 District 3 Football Champions and State Runner-up
  • 2010 MidPenn Champions Girls Track and Field
  • 2011 District 3 AA Girls Track & Field Champions
  • 2011 Conference Undefeated Title Girls Track and Field
  • 2011 MidPenn Champions Girls Track and Field
  • 2012 District 3 AA Girls Soccer Champions

Notable alumni

References
  1. "About Mission". Bishop McDevitt High School. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  2. "About President's Page". Bishop McDevitt High School. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  3. "About Principal's Corner". Bishop McDevitt High School. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  4. "Search for Private Schools – School Detail for BISHOP MCDEVITT HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  5. MSA-CSS. "MSA-Commission on Secondary Schools". Archived from the original on 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2009-05-23.
  6. "History of Bishop McDevitt". Bishop McDevitt High School. 2006. Archived from the original on 2006-08-19. Retrieved 2006-12-18.
  7. Pickel, Janet. "Bishop McDevitt student says she was forced to leave prom for wearing a suit". Penn Live. Advance Local Media LLC. Retrieved 16 January 2019.
  8. Matt Miller. "Ex-Mayor Reed corruption case to be back in court next week". Retrieved 2016-01-12.


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