News
- 7th Grade Scholarship Test
Scholarship Test: Tuesday, May 15 starting at 3pm
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 14, 2012
Cost: $20.00
Click here for more information!!!
Click here for an application!!!
- Richard Kestler, FSC will assume leadership at West Catholic!!!
March 23, 2012 - Wyndmoor & Philadelphia, PA - The Brothers of the Christian Schools, District of Eastern North America, are pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2012 Brother Richard Kestler, FSC, will assume leadership at West Philadelphia Catholic High School in Philadelphia. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia which operates West Catholic has appointed Brother Richard upon recommendation of the District administration.
- $1000 Grant for the first 50 Registrants for the Class of 2016!!!
Attention all 8th Graders, the first 50 new registrants for the class of 2016 will receive $1000 grant to be applied to their tuition. Register today!!! Don't miss out on this great opportunity!!!
- WEST CATHOLIC IS SAVED!!!
After weeks of mourning and sadness we are overjoyed to share with you the wonderful news that WEST CATHOLIC WILL REMAIN OPEN! West will continue it’s 90 year mission to West Philadelphia and beyond.
- West Catholic Apparel
If you are interested in ordering West Catholic Apparel, please visit the following website, , or contact Bill McDevitt at (610)328-9266.
Bill McDevitt, class of 1976, has been very supportive of our efforts here at West.
- Proud to be a Burr…..Today, Tomorrow, and Forever!!!
Click here for more information involving available West Catholic Gear!
- Library
Click here to visit West Catholic's Library website.
- West Catholic thanks Chef Georges Perrier
West Catholic would like to express our overwhelming gratitude to Chef Georges Perrier of Le Bec Fin for his extremely generous donation of $75,000.00 to the culinary arts program!
- Coach Herb Magee is inducted into the Hall of Fame.
The West Catholic family would like to congratulate Coach Herb Magee on his induction into the Nasmith Basketball Hall of Fame. Please click here to see his acceptance speech!!
- Acceptable Use Policy for Technology Now Online
Please review the up-to-date policy for Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia here at WestCatholic.org.
Events
- West Catholic Class of 1967 Joint Reunion: Oct. 19, 2012
This 45 Year Reunion will taking place on Friday, October 19, 2012 at the Airport Marriott.
For more information, contact Kathy McGarvey Kelly (610) 853-2501 or Mike Rienking (610) 647-2705.
- The West is Best Forever Event
The West Catholic Family invites you join us on Saturday, May 12, 2012 for "The West is Best Forever Event." Click here for more information!
- 2011/2012 Schedule for Late Arrival
Click here to view the schedule that will be used in the event of a 2 Hour Weather Delay.
- EventLink - Instant communication on what’s happening at West Catholic
Click here to sign up for EventLink for free! Get instant email or texts from West Catholic about event reminders, emergency alerts, and more!
- West Catholic International Studies Program - New Website
Quick Links
- Visit AlwaysABurr.org for alumni/alumnae updates
- Find out how to give to West
- View the West Catholic Calendar or the Handbook
- Explore our course catalog
- See how our Guidance Department can help you
- Get ready to apply for college
- Important dates to remember
- Learn about tuition and financial aid
- View the West Catholic Athletics Schedules
- Visit our School Hall of Fame or Sports Hall of Fame
- Visit the International Studies Program's website
Our Mission
West Philadelphia Catholic High School is a Catholic community of academic excellence in an urban environment which is open to an interdenominational population. The school’s rigorous spiritual, academic, technological, and co-curricular programs develop our ethnically and religiously diverse student body into young men and women of strong moral and ethical character. West Catholic prepares each student to face the challenges of everyday life in an ever-changing global society.
