Application Process
Thank you for your interest in Archbishop Wood High School! We are excited to hear from you and ask you to please complete an application to learn more!
Admissions is an easy three step process, Apply-Accept-Register. Please know that we are here to help make the admission process as smooth as possible. In order to register, you must first apply and be accepted.
APPLY - The Application for Admission is available
HERE. Within the application we will ask for you to submit/upload a copy of your student’s most recent report card and standardize test result, or complete a Request for Records and submit it to your student’s school.
ACCEPT - After the Admissions team reviews your student's records and if accepted, students will receive an acceptance email/letter.
REGISTER - After you receive your acceptance email/letter, submit your registration payment through the link provided in the email.
If at any time you need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact our Director of Admissions, Melissa Nolan, at 215-672-5050 x 268 or
[email protected]
Transfer Students and Public School Students
Transfer students and students coming from public middle schools will need to have a meeting with Dr. Katherine Nobles, Assistant Principal for Academics. This meeting is completed in Summer, 2024. A review of our handbook and course selections will be discussed at this meeting. All students will be asked to bring their current transcripts with them.
Archbishop Wood Legacy Grant
Any Student whose mother or father graduated from Archbishop Wood will be offered a grant of $1,000 (for their first year) to thank them for continuing our Viking tradition. Please contact the admissions office for eligibility information.
Registration Fee for the Class of 2028 (non-refundable)
$225 valid from September 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
$300 valid from February 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Viking Shadow Program - we are full for the rest of the school year. Please contact our Admissions office to schedule a tour !
BE A VIKING FOR A DAY! If you are a current 8th grade or transfer student, we invite you to shadow a current student to experience Archbishop Wood for the day. Please complete an application HERE and sign up for a shadow day within the application form.
Take a Personal Guided Tour!
All prospective students and families are invited to visit our campus for a personal tour. Please contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] if you would like to schedule a visit. We can also offer zoom presentations for interested families who might not be able to attend a tour during the day.