Bishop Shanahan High School

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Bishop Shanahan High School
Quae sursum sunt Quaerite.


School type Private
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.

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