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2019 Best High School Sports in PennsylvaniaAbout this List

The 2019 Best High School Sports ranking is based on rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education. Ranking based on student and parent reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school. Compare the best high school sports programs in your area. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Central Catholic High School

    • Private School
    • Pittsburgh, PA
    • 9-12
    • 124
    1 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Parent: Faculty is superior with the perfect mix of experienced and seasoned professionals (science and gifted ed) and more contemporary points of view (tech). The connection to ethical behaviors and service projects is ideal. Top-notch academics and high expectations. Worth every penny!
    Read 124 Reviews

    • A
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    • A+
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    • 19 Total Number of Sports
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  2. North Allegheny High School

    • North Allegheny School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 672
    2 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Alum: I enjoyed my high school experience for sure, I though NA did a great job with providing opportunities for all of its students. I was involved in numerous extracurricular activities while also able to excel in my honors and AP classes. I think you can definitely find something to do that you like whether it's sports, academics, music, clubs because the school is so large. I personally feel that as long as one makes an effort to be involved in some sort of activity, they will have a fulfilling high school experience.
    Read 672 Reviews

    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 39 Total Number of Sports
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  3. Archbishop Wood High School

    • Private School
    • Warminster, PA
    • 9-12
    • 131
    3 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Senior: The community and school spirit of Archbishop Wood Highschool is unlike any other. Every pep rally, sporting event, or school production is full of wild applause and smiling faces. While choosing the best school for myself it was obvious that Wood was the only viable option due to its impeccable repuatation in sports, performing arts, and academics. I have made friends I know will last a life time as the teachers and courses have taught me the value of hard work, allowing me to expand my knowledge and grow as an individual. Faithfulness and kindness are promoted thoroughly in all theology classes, school functions, and the kairos retreats. Faithfulness merits the crown.
    Read 131 Reviews

    • B+
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    • A+
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    • — Total Number of Sports
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    BASIS Independent McLean

    • Private School
    • McLean, VA
    • PK, K-12
    • 8

    Parent: Our son is currently in the 2nd grade. He has been at the school for two years, and it has been a wonderful experience. The enthusiasm of the teachers, who are truly experts in the subjects they teach, is infectious. They consistently set high standards for all students at every stage of their academic career. This is a school that prioritizes academics and the students themselves; it is targeted to students with intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. We are very happy here!
    Read 8 Reviews

    • NG
      Overall Niche Grade
    • 375 Students
    • 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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  5. La Salle College High School

    • Private School
    • Wyndmoor, PA
    • 9-12
    • 102
    4 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Sophomore: The phrase “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve” is one of the keys to success here at LaSalle and every one of us has this in the back of our mind at all times. Another big factor at our school is getting involved. Our school offers over 120 different courses in all academic subjects combined. We also have almost 100 different clubs so there is something for everyone at LaSalle. Most kids would say that they hate going to school every day, but here at LaSalle, that is completely different. Each one of us is excited and ready to learn every day and discover new opportunities that we never imagined was possible.
    Read 102 Reviews

    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 19 Total Number of Sports
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  6. Conestoga Senior High School

    • Tredyffrin-Easttown School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 299
    5 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Parent: Conestoga is supportive, inclusive and adaptable to the various levels of their students' needs. Students are offered different levels of courses and can choose the level that best supports their strengths and (weaknesses) courses that they may find more challenging. The counseling and teaching staff are supportive, encouraging and the school has a great infrastructure and resources for students to use for areas of support. They have programs in place that can both challenge students and offer additional support when needed. The school communicates with parents often and teachers and counselors are easily accessible to students when needed. Conestoga also does a great job preparing them for college. They offer AP classes if students want the option. The even offer an SAT prep class as an elective. The course selection and electives are very impressive.
    Read 299 Reviews

    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 24 Total Number of Sports
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  7. Villa Maria Academy

    • Private School
    • Erie, PA
    • 9-12
    • 98
    6 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Senior: I feel as though Villa Maria Academy truly stands behind their idea of "forming women of vision in spirit, mind, and body". With this being an all-girl college preparatory school, it already separated itself drastically from the other schools in the area. I could not imagine myself being so happy at any other school, and I will cherish what Villa has taught me, along with the countless memories for the rest of my life. I recommend Villa to any girl in the area, and I promise you will not be disappointed with the true bond of the sisterhood.
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    • A-
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  10. Spring-Ford Senior High School

    • Spring-Ford Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 462
    7 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Sophomore: Spring Ford High School has teachers who put in the extra effort to help students understand the lessons. There are some teachers that don’t match this description, but the majority do. The school has a lot of Ram Pride, and everyone is accepted for who they are. There are a variety of extracurriculars for all interests. Spring-Ford does have cliques but the different cliques tend to blend together!
    Read 462 Reviews

    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 25 Total Number of Sports
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  11. Lower Merion High School

    • Lower Merion School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 216
    8 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Senior: Lower Merion High School is truly an incredible school. The school offers state of the art facilities along with world class teachers, athletics, and cultural opportunities. Whether someone is athletic, musical, or tech oriented, this school offers a club or class for any type of student. This competitive school prepares every student for a higher educational institution and provides them with an incredible education unmatched by any other school in the state.
    Read 216 Reviews

    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 30 Total Number of Sports
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  12. Cumberland Valley High School

    • Cumberland Valley School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 448
    9 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Senior: If you are looking for a school with an outstanding athletic and academic department, then CVHS is the right place! The school offers students a wide variety of academic programs that few other schools have, and the staff ensures, to the best of their ability, that the students get the most out of their education. Though the grading system may be a let down for many of the students, it makes them work and think harder, and truly prepares them for college. The athletic department at Cumberland Valley is, as I stated earlier, outstanding, as is their music department. The school offers dozens of after school clubs that students love and enjoy and can use as a safe space to be free and let loose. One of the very few things the school lacks however, is diversity among both students and staff. But overall, the school is amazing and I've had a lot of fun there.
    Read 448 Reviews

    • A
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    • A+
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    • 26 Total Number of Sports
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  14. Cathedral Preparatory School

    • Private School
    • Erie, PA
    • 9-12
    • 80
    10 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Junior: My experience at Cathedral Prep has made me a better learner, has given me countless athletic opportunities, and has made me a more devoted Christian. You get a true sense of what it means to be a Rambler from the day to day attitude of the student body and faculty. School pride is something that has become part of me in both academics and athletics. Freshman year was a shock to me with how rigorous the academics and athletics were. Over time however, I have come to appreciate how much I have learned compared to other schools and how many more opportunities I have received. I fully recommend this school to anyone who is in the Erie area and is considering which high school to go to. It's the best. It's that simple. Roll Ramblers!
    Read 80 Reviews

    • A-
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    • A+
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    • 13 Total Number of Sports
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  15. St. Joseph's Preparatory School

    • Private School
    • Philadelphia, PA
    • 9-12
    • 86
    11 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Parent: Academically challenging for a bright student who will find company with many intellectual peers but also really focuses on producing a well rounded student who participated in sports and other activities, participated in community service and learns to know himself and his strengths. These boys are confident traveling in and out of the city, comfortable meeting people from varied circumstances and some of the most polite and well spoken young men I have ever met. A Prep education is an investment for life.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 17 Total Number of Sports
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  16. Unionville High School

    • Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 177
    12 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Junior: Unionville needs more student spirit. They force the students into activities such as the lip dub and additional spirit rallies, but they lower our excitement. Also, there is poor diversity and food. All the food is overpriced. But, the academics at Unionville are unrivaled, and there is a variety of Honors and AP classes to take. The library/librarians are also very helpful and full of resources. However, there is a lack of funding towards music/theater/musical, partially because of the emphasis on sports at Unionville. Administration is okay, as there are some that are good, and some that are bad. The teachers at Unionville overall are great, especially the science teachers. Unionville is unparalleled in academics, but needs more diversity and culture.
    Read 177 Reviews

    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 23 Total Number of Sports
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  19. Radnor Senior High School

    • Radnor Township School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 103
    13 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Alum: Throughout my time at Radnor High School, I really enjoyed learning with a great community. My classes were taught with teachers who have great enthusiasm and much caring towards their students’ wellbeings. The counselors do a great job guiding students and making sure they are on track with what the future lies ahead of them. The music and arts programs are very strong as well as the sports program. Something that I would like to see change perhaps is the increase in all sorts of awareness programs or assemblies. While it’s hard to schedule these types of things into a school schedule, it may be beneficial to the students if these awareness programs occurred more often than they do now.
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    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 25 Total Number of Sports
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  20. Milton Hershey School

    • Private School
    • Hershey, PA
    • PK, K-12
    • 97
    14 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Senior: Milton Hershey school is a school that is intended to change the young lives of the less fortunate in this world. While attending MHS , you are surrounded by positive influences and support no matter what. The teachers are there to guide you through your school work, security is there to ensure your safety, and any other adult is willing and able to give each and every student help. There is so many different opportunities on this campus it's hard to choose from. The variety of clubs, groups, sports and activities you can join is outstanding. I can not name one school in my district that is so willing and giving as my school. It offers education and shelter for children from pre-k to 12th grade. It doesn't get any better than that!
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    • B+
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  21. North Penn Senior High School

    • North Penn School District, PA
    • 10-12
    • 553
    15 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Senior: I loved the available academics, the teachers, the opportunities, and the culture! Sports are a big thing here, especially football. It was awesome being able to go with all of my classmates to watch the games! There are also many options for your school day, especially when you are a senior. You can take away lunches (with parent permission) so that you can squeeze in that one extra class you've been dying to take, or in your senior year you can opt to come in a period late, or leave a period early, to catch some extra sleep or to start working earlier in the day, earning some extra cash. The administration is always approachable and ready to help the students with course selection and college application processes, and the multitude of honors and AP level courses allows students to perform at their full academic extent. There are also so many clubs and extracurricular activities that anyone can find something to be active in.
    Read 553 Reviews

    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 28 Total Number of Sports
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  22. Coatesville Area Senior High School

    • Coatesville Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 366
    16 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Junior: My school is rich in diversity and committed to excellence. My school may seem like it’s a bad school from what the people from the outside may say, it a great school teacher care about the students, helping them prepare for college. We have so many club and activities in our school, we have the Leo club, Spanish,French and, German club and we have so much more to offer for all types of people. Our sport teams are some off the greatest teams in the state of Pennsylvania, we as a school support our athletes a cheer them on to victory. My school has some of the finest facilities in the state. People,companies and other school come to use our facilities. Our school is a very safe schools I have never felt afraid or worried to go to school our administration well deal with any issue you have, from a dispute between two students to you struggling in a class. They only wanna see success from each and everyone of there students and I’m proud to call myself a Coatesville red raider.
    Read 366 Reviews

    • B
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    • A+
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    • 26 Total Number of Sports
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  23. Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School

    • Wyomissing Area School District, PA
    • 7-12
    • 79
    17 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Parent: The Wyomissing parents and community provide exceptional support and resources for all areas of the school culture; including academics, clubs, activities and sports. I believe this is the foundation that makes Wyomissing an exceptional school. Pride in the schools academics, student life and facilities fosters a culture of excellence which is a magnet for great administrators and teachers. Im confident that the administration and teachers truly care about each students’ present and future success.

    Each student is challenged according to their needs and provided many opportunities to help them reach their goals. Understandably, I’m sure there are some areas that need additional support, however, I have always found the community to be very generous when a need is discovered.

    Although the school and community has its share of problems like any other, we love Wyomissing and know we are fortunate to have found such a great community in which to live!
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    • A
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    • A+
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    • 40 Total Number of Sports
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  26. Cardinal O'Hara High School

    • Private School
    • Springfield, PA
    • 9-12
    • 119
    18 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Alum: O'Hara was so fun! The teachers cared about preparing us for college. I loved Mrs. Sarkees' wild stories in between teaching us about the Old Testament. I love Mr. Brown's eclectic and unique way of teaching English and to understand and love Shakespeare. I really came into my own in sophomore year and I was determined to have as much fun and learn as much as I could. I took advantage of every privilege and opportunity seniors were given such as Cairo's, the big buddy program, and the senior fashion show. I loved all my teachers and graduation was so much fun but was also bittersweet because I knew that life was going to change after high school. I was right; Adulting is fun and freeing until you have to pay back your student loans. I wouldn't change my experience at cardinal O'Hara high school for anything.
    Read 119 Reviews

    • B+
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    • A+
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  27. Shady Side Academy

    • Private School
    • Pittsburgh, PA
    • PK, K-12
    • 86
    19 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Parent: My daughter transferred to Shady Side Academy in 10th grade and is now a senior. Truly, this was a great choice! She has grown tremendously academically and socially. The campus is gorgeous, and classroom, arts, and sports facilities are amazing. College counseling and support has been fantastic, and SSA has a record of placing students at top-tier universities. Both five and seven day boarding are available.
    Read 86 Reviews

    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 29 Total Number of Sports
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  28. Springfield High School

    • Springfield School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 227
    20 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Alum: Springfield High School gave me the flexibility to explore my interests and to see what I wanted to major in during college. By encouraging students to take classes in a wide variety of areas and including higher-level classes like APs, my education was well rounded. In addition, students were encouraged to get involved in the clubs and organizations offered. While this may have lead to many of us being over-involved, I wouldn't have changed a thing. Springfield gave me the opportunity to get in touch with different people through those clubs and classes. Springfield prepared me to succeed in college.
    Read 227 Reviews

    • A
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    • A+
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    • 25 Total Number of Sports
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  29. Holy Ghost Preparatory School

    • Private School
    • Bensalem, PA
    • 9-12
    • 94
    21 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Senior: Holy Ghost Preparatory School is an all boys Catholic school in Bensalem, that is dedicated to preparing young men for college and for life after that. Holy Ghost offers students a challenging course load, supported by great teachers who are ready to guide and help students. While Holy Ghost's main focus is to prepare students for the academic rigor they will experience in college, the school does a great job of instilling young men with good values that will help through out their life. Furthermore the school is still improving by starting projects like a new stem center and completing a new building dedicated to activities like music and sports. Holy Ghost Prep is a great school that will help shape a young man into a well rounded, and prepared college student and adult.
    Read 94 Reviews

    • A+
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    • A+
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    • 14 Total Number of Sports
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  30. Central Bucks High School - West

    • Central Bucks School District, PA
    • 10-12
    • 301
    22 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Senior: I absolutely love West! The majority of teachers are always willing to help you after and before school, and will even reach out to you if they see you struggling. The administration and guidance counselors help a lot with the college admission process and always make you feel supported. A lot of discussions happen in the history & English classes which is a very fun and unique way to learn. There is a sense of community at west and everyone gets along with other students well.
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    • 23 Total Number of Sports
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  32. Parkland High School

    • Parkland School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 579
    23 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Alum: There were nice teachers at this school with the exception of a few. Some worked with you to get the grade you deserved. The school was big but not big enough. Halls were crowded after the bell rang. Some teachers were too strict on late policies. It takes long to get from one class to another. The food and vending machines were mediocre, some of the best were the salads and specialties. School store was cool but I realized that late. Parking lot is a problem. Needs more entrances and exits. Sometimes takes 20 min to leave. School was filled with amenities and technology. Had 2 large pools and many sports fields. Prepared me well for college opposed to other local schools. Weight room seemed outdated 3 years ago when I was there. Teachers were very involved in things, that was a plus! I wish some of the administrators would do more to help students in financial need.
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    • A
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    • A+
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    • 18 Total Number of Sports
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  33. Downingtown High School West

    • Downingtown Area School District, PA
    • 9-12
    • 152
    24 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Alum: Downingtown West High School is a very wonderful school. It gives students so many opportunities. Aside from the core classes, students can take electives such as cooking, sewing, dance, and even learning to manage money! This school teaches languages such as French, German, and Spanish, but also includes Latin and Japanese! The academic emotional support is also admirable, with teachers and counselors who are willing to help you excel in your high school years. There is a room that gives you important resources you may need outside of school, such as internship and job applications. This school also supports harmony and friendship; I once heard that it is famous for being "clique-free". We work to bring others up and stop problems before they start. Going to this school was a fulfilling experience for me.
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    • A
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    • 24 Total Number of Sports
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  34. Scranton Preparatory School

    • Private School
    • Scranton, PA
    • 9-12
    • 100
    25 Best High School Sports in Pennsylvania

    Senior: Scranton Prep is a second home to me, a second family. The Scranton Prep family has impacted me tremendously inside the classroom but also outside of the classroom. They very much prepare you for college with their "college ready" classes and do a great job assisting in the admission process. The school spirit is astounding and motivates all students; past, present and future to attend all games and matches of their fellow peers. The facilities we are provided with are always clean and in tip-top condition. The academics are challenging to prepare us for college, but the faculty makes it interesting and is always there to help when needed. I love Scranton Prep and would not want to trade my high school experience for anything.
    Read 100 Reviews

    • A
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    • A+
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    • 20 Total Number of Sports
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    The Haverford School

    • Private School
    • Haverford, PA
    • PK, K-12
    • 73

    Parent: Our son has been at The Haverford School for eleven years and is currently a sophomore in the upper school. Haverford has been a fantastic environment and investment. The faculty fully understand and embrace the nature of boys and learning and the educational experiences span the classrooms, sports fields, music hall and beyond. This past weekend our son had an off-site cross country meet and the turn out from the Haverford community included the Headmaster, teachers, parents and pets - a great, lasting community - Preparing Boys for Life!
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    • A+
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    • 973 Students
    • 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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    Kirov Academy of Ballet

    • Private School
    • Washington, DC
    • 7-12
    • 4

    Works Here: I have been working at the Kirov Academy since 2017, and have found the staff & students friendly. The students are very talented, even performing for a week at the Kennedy Center in conjunction with a major company! The teaching staff, both academic and artistic are professional, run an excellent program that prepares the students well for both companies and university placement.
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    • NG
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    • 43 Students
    • 2:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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