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

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.

The school is named after Archbishop James Frederick Wood, the first Archbishop of Philadelphia (1875-1883).

Academics

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

The Vikings compete in the Philadelphia Catholic League and have achieved significant success:

Notable Achievements

• Multiple PIAA state championships
• Philadelphia Catholic League championships in various sports
• Strong basketball tradition

Notable Athletic Alumni

• Lonnie Walker IV - NBA player
• Collin Gillespie - Villanova basketball, NBA
• Multiple other professional athletes

Campus

The unified campus includes:

• Academic buildings
• Athletic facilities
• Chapel
• Sports fields and gymnasium

See Also

• Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools
• Catholic Schools