Come Be a Shanahan Eagle - Apply Today!

"It was very easy to apply to Bishop Shanahan High School. The Admissions Team worked with me each step of the way, reaching out to me about the documents my family had provided and answering any questions that I had." 
Want to visit Shanahan before you apply? Schedule your shadow day:

How to Apply

It's not too late to apply for the 2018 - 2019 school year, and it's never too early to apply for the 2019 - 2020 school year either!  Our Admissions Office is open year round to assist your family with the enrollment process. ​Please feel free to get in touch with us at cdale@shanahan.org or 610-343-6206.
STEP 1:
COMPLETE THE APPLICATION
​If you prefer to mail the application, click here for the printable application.
STEP 2:
​TRANSCRIPT RELEASE
Download, sign and submit the transcript release to the current school. Current school will send: 
  • Transcripts or copies of final report cards from the previous two years
  • Most recent report card/progress report
  • Most recent standardized test scores
  • Conduct and attendance report
  • If applicable, IEP, 504 or other educational or psychological evaluation 

Students currently attending an independent, public or home school setting  must complete the following steps:
  • Two letters of recommendation from your most recent teachers
  • A letter from the pastor of the parish in which your family now resides 
  • Schedule an interview with Shanahan President, Sister Regina Plunkett.  This visit will give BSHS the opportunity to learn more about your family and answer any questions you have about Bishop Shanahan High School or the admissions process.​




​STEP 3:
​ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATION
Once families have completed the admissions process,  notification of the decision will occur on a rolling basis. The first decisions will begin in December. We can't wait to have you with us as a Shanahan Eagle! 



​​STEP 4:
​REGISTRATION FORM
Registration forms will be mailed with
​acceptance notifications.
Bishop Shanahan High School
220 Woodbine Road
Downingtown, PA 19335
Phone: 610-518-1300
Fax: 610-343-6220