Archbishop Ryan High School
Archbishop Ryan High School is a private, Catholic, coeducational high school located in the Torresdale section of Northeast Philadelphia. Operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, it is the largest Catholic high school in the city.
History
[edit | edit source]The school opened in 1966, named after Archbishop Patrick John Ryan, who served as Archbishop of Philadelphia from 1884 to 1911. The school was built to serve the rapidly growing Catholic population of Northeast Philadelphia.[1]
Campus
[edit | edit source]Archbishop Ryan's campus includes:
- Main academic building
- Gymnasium and athletic facilities
- Chapel
- Athletic fields
- Parking facilities
The school occupies a large campus in the Far Northeast, serving students from throughout the region.
Academics
[edit | edit source]The school offers:
- College preparatory curriculum
- Honors and Advanced Placement courses
- Religious education
- Various extracurricular activities
Athletics
[edit | edit source]As members of the Philadelphia Catholic League, Archbishop Ryan competes in:
- Football
- Basketball (boys and girls)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and field
- Various other sports
The Raiders have won numerous Philadelphia Catholic League championships across various sports.
Notable Alumni
[edit | edit source]- Pat Burrell - Major League Baseball player, 2008 World Series champion
- Kevin Reilly - Television executive
- Various professional athletes, politicians, and business leaders
See Also
[edit | edit source]References
[edit | edit source]- ↑ "School History". Archbishop Ryan High School. Retrieved December 2025