Bishop Shanahan High School
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| Bishop Shanahan High School | |
| Quae sursum sunt Quaerite. | |
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| School type | Private |
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| Established | 1957 |
| President | Sr. Regina Plunkett, I.H.M. (2001-) |
| Principal | Sr. Maureen Lawrence McDermott, I.H.M. (2001-) |
| Faculty | 64 |
| Students | 1300+ |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Location | 220 Woodbine Road, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, 19335 |
| Information | 610.518.1300 |
| Website | http://www.shanahan.org/ |
Bishop Shanahan High School is located in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Catholic school system. Named after Right Rev. John W. Shanahan, the third bishop of Harrisburg, the school is currently the only Archdiocesan High School in Chester County.
[edit] School Seal and Motto
The school seal is a shield separated into thirds, emblazoned with a cross (Faith), an anchor (Hope), and a heart (Love): the three Spiritual Virtues. Beneath the school shield is the motto "Quae sursum sunt Quaerite." which means "Seek the things that are above."
[edit] Academics
Bishop Shanahan has the highest graduation rate in Chester County.
