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Bishop Fenwick High School

Since 1958, Bishop Fenwick High School has offered to students on the North Shore of Boston quality college preparatory programs in a co-educational learning environment.
Our mission, simply stated, is to develop the full potentials of each and every student in a nurturing environment rooted in the Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Distinctive, and with a tradition built on the school's motto: Bonitas et Fidelitas, Goodness and Loyalty, Bishop Fenwick High School looks forward to working with you in shaping a journey to achieve your high school goals.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Bishop Fenwick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
466 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Bishop Fenwick High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
18 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants and polo

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Sports

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Bishop Fenwick High School offer?
Bishop Fenwick High School offers 19 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Bishop Fenwick High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is Bishop Fenwick High School's ranking?
Bishop Fenwick High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Bishop Fenwick High School?
The application deadline for Bishop Fenwick High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 466 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Essex County, MA is $26,714 for elementary schools and $44,822 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Essex County, MA is 65% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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