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Welcome to Cardinal O'Hara High School, celebrating over 55 years of Pride, Excellence and Tradition. #Lion4Life

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Apr 7

Points of Pride

830 students represent 48 zip codes across three states

100% college acceptance

The class of 2019: Earned $29.4 million in college scholarships

Attend 60 colleges in 18 states

Over 100 successful Kairos retreats have impacted the spiritual development of thousands of students.

All Students participate in the 1:1 MacBook Air program

19 students from the Class of 2019 participate in the Medical Careers Academy

10 students from the Class of 2020 participate in the Medical Careers Academy, a partnership with Delaware County Technical School, at four local hospitals.

Over 100 students participate in our renowned theatrical productions

Over 500 Community Service Corps members

Cardinal O’Hara proudly holds 194 Philadelphia Catholic League Titles and 53 District 12 Titles. Our Girls’ Tennis team has won the PCL Title for the last 5 years. Last year District 12 Titles were won in Field Hockey, Girls’ Basketball, and both Boys’ and Girls’ Lacrosse. Additionally, our Ice Hockey and Rugby club teams won their respective league championships.

The Saint John Paul II Ministry Center provides students with unique opportunities to grow their Catholic identity and work together to serve others

435 Community Service Corps members put “faith into action through service” in more than 100 projects and events in the Philadelphia area.

We have cut the ribbon on our state of the art media center featuring the WCOH television studio, video production, radio production, and a fully equipped Mac lab. We have also commenced phase I of our 21st century science labs.

Over 100 students participate in the choir program

Award winning theatre program

The O’Hara Marching Band performed in the Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day parade and the Concert Band played at the Temple concert band festival. The Color Guard was awarded a silver medal at their regional tournament. Seven choir members were selected for the All Catholic Choir, and three band members for the All Catholic Band.

Our Dual Enrollment program with Neumann University, exposes students to college level courses taught by Neumann professors, right on our campus.

In 2019, 484 students participated in the Danny Hammond Dance Marathon, raising thousands of dollars for pediatric cancer research.

80% of students participate in extra-curricular activities

58% of students participate on our 38 sport teams. Last year 75 O’Hara student athletes received All-Catholic recognition.