Archbishop Wood High School
Archbishop Wood High School is a private, Catholic, coeducational high school located in Warminster Township, Bucks County, just north of Philadelphia. While technically outside Philadelphia city limits, it serves many Philadelphia-area students and competes in the Philadelphia Catholic League.
History[edit | edit source]
The school opened in 1964 as Archbishop Wood High School for Boys and Archbishop Wood High School for Girls, both located in Warminster. The two schools merged into a single coeducational institution in 2019.[1]
The school is named after Archbishop James Frederick Wood, the first Archbishop of Philadelphia (1875-1883).
Academics[edit | edit source]
Archbishop Wood offers:
- College preparatory curriculum
- Honors and AP courses
- STEM programs
- Religious studies
- Fine arts programs
The school consistently ranks among the top Catholic high schools in the Philadelphia region.
Athletics[edit | edit source]
The Vikings compete in the Philadelphia Catholic League and have achieved significant success:
Notable Achievements[edit | edit source]
- Multiple PIAA state championships
- Philadelphia Catholic League championships in various sports
- Strong basketball tradition
Notable Athletic Alumni[edit | edit source]
- Lonnie Walker IV - NBA player
- Collin Gillespie - Villanova basketball, NBA
- Multiple other professional athletes
Campus[edit | edit source]
The unified campus includes:
- Academic buildings
- Athletic facilities
- Chapel
- Sports fields and gymnasium
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "About Archbishop Wood". Archbishop Wood High School. Retrieved December 2025