Roman Catholic High School
The Roman Catholic High School of Philadelphia opened in 1890 as an all-male high school located at the intersection of Broad and Vine Streets in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
| The Roman Catholic High School of Philadelphia | |
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| Fides et Scientia | |
| Address | |
| 301 North Broad Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19107 United States |
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| Coordinates | 39°57′30″N 75°9′43″W / 39.95833°N 75.16194°W / 39.95833; -75.16194Coordinates: 39°57′30″N 75°9′43″W / 39.95833°N 75.16194°W / 39.95833; -75.16194 |
| Information | |
| Type | Private, All-Male |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1890 |
| Founder | Thomas E. Cahill |
| Rector | Rev. John B. Flanagan |
| Principal | Robert P. O'Neill |
| Asst. Principal | Terry Kane Brian Conroy Domenic DiMartino |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1000+ (2012) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 20.1:1 |
| Color(s) | Purple and Gold |
| Mascot | The Cahillite |
| Accreditation(s) | Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Publication | Roamings (literary magazine) |
| Newspaper | 'The Cahillite' |
| Yearbook | 'Purple and Gold' |
| Tuition | $5,250 |
| Alma Mater | The Purple and Gold |
| Website | romancatholichs.com |
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