West Philadelphia Catholic High School For Boys

West Philadelphia Catholic High School For Boys

West Philadelphia Catholic High School for Boys (West Boys, West Catholic, Burrs) open it doors in 1916 and was located on 49th between Chestnut and Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school closed its doors in 1989 was a new co-ed West Philadelphia Catholic High School was opened in 1989 in the building of the former West Philadelphia Catholic Girls High School at 45th and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The school consisted of two connected buildings. The original staff were members of the Society of Mary. They were replaced in 1926 by the Christian Brothers (FSC) who guided the school until its closing by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in 1989.

The school colors were blue and white and its motto was "Pro Deo et Patria" (For God and Country).

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