Father Judge High School is accredited by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Instruction and the Middle States Association of College and Secondary Schools.
The mission of Father Judge High School is to provide a quality Catholic education to the young men of the Philadelphia area through the dissemination and infusion of spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social values instilled with the spirituality of Saint Francis de Sales.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked PA School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Father Judge High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
734 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Father Judge High School offer?
Father Judge High School offers 14 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Bowling, Crew, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field, Winter Track and Wrestling. Father Judge High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Father Judge High School's ranking?
Father Judge High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Father Judge High School?
The application deadline for Father Judge High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Father Judge High School located?
Father Judge High School is located in the Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 29 other private schools located in Northeast Philadelphia.
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