Overview

Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy High School is a Catholic, college preparatory school that welcomes students of all faiths. True to the spirit of the Gospel, Archbishop Murphy nurtures the full development of the gifts that God has given to each student, fosters service as an outgrowth of faith, and values diversity. Working with parents as partners in this educational ministry, we strive for academic excellence, spiritual enrichment, and Christlike leadership for the transformation of the world.
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Official information of Archbishop Murphy High School in 2024 | FindingSchool

B Day
B- Matriculation
B+ Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
B+ Community
B Reviews
A- Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $18,462
# of Students: 490
Teacher:Student: 1:11
International Student: 8%
AP Courses: 15
Endowment: N/A
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 78%
SAT: 1180/1600
#254

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1
#3 Harvard College 1
#3 Stanford University 1
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1
LAC #2 Amherst College 1
#12 Dartmouth College 1
#13 Brown University 1
#13 Vanderbilt University 1
#17 Cornell University 1
#18 Columbia University 1
#18 University of Notre Dame 1
#20 University of California: Berkeley 1
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 1
#22 Georgetown University 1
#25 New York University 1
#25 University of Michigan 1
#25 University of Southern California 1
LAC #6 United States Naval Academy 1
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 1
#36 Boston College 1
#38 University of Texas at Austin 1
#41 Boston University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 1
#44 Georgia Institute of Technology 1
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 1
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 1
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Pepperdine University 1
#55 Rhodes College 1
#55 Santa Clara University 1
#55 University of Washington 1
#62 George Washington University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
#62 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#67 Texas A&M University 1
#72 American University 1
#76 College of Wooster 1
#77 Baylor University 1
#77 Clemson University 1
#77 Loyola Marymount University 1
#77 Michigan State University 1
#83 Gonzaga University 1
#83 Marquette University 1
#85 University of Puget Sound 1
#89 Colorado School of Mines 1
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 United States Air Force Academy 1
#97 University of San Diego 1
#105 Drexel University 1
#105 Saint Louis University 1
#105 University of Arizona 1
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of San Francisco 1
#105 University of Utah 1
#115 Creighton University 1
#115 Loyola University Chicago 1
#121 Chapman University 1
#137 DePaul University 1
#137 Seattle University 1
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#137 University of Alabama 1
#149 University of Mary Washington 1
#151 Colorado State University 1
#151 Oregon State University 1
#151 San Diego State University 1
#151 University of the Pacific 1
#166 Kansas State University 1
#176 Catholic University of America 1
#176 University of Idaho 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 1
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
#194 Pacific University 1
#212 Ball State University 1
#212 Washington State University 1
#219 Seattle Pacific University 1
#219 Texas Tech University 1
#234 Bellarmine University 1
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
#250 Regis University 1
#250 University of North Dakota 1
#263 Harding University 1
#299 Marshall University 1
#299 Marymount University 1
Belmont Abbey College 1
Benedictine College 1
Boise State University 1
Butler University 1
California Lutheran University 1
California Maritime Academy 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 1
California State University: East Bay 1
Carroll College 1
College of William and Mary 1
Eastern Washington University 1
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Prescott Campus 1
Grand Canyon University 1
Linfield College 1
Mills College 1
Mount St. Mary's University 1
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
Pacific Lutheran University 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
Rutgers University 1
Saint Martin's University 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
St. John's University 1
United States Military Academy 1
University of British Columbia 1
University of Colorado Boulder 1
University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1
University of Portland 1
University of Redlands 1
University of St. Thomas 1
University of Victoria 1
university of washington, bothell 1
Western Washington University 1
Westminster College 1
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AP Courses

(Total 15)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
French Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Macroeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
French Language and Culture
Statistics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Macroeconomics
Spanish Language and Culture
Computer Science Principles
Environmental Science
Computer Science A
Human Geography
English Literature and Composition
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Sports

(Total 13)
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Wrestling
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Arts

(Total 13)
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Piano
Production
Theater
Ceramics
Acting
Band
Chamber Choir
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Piano
Production
Theater
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 30)
AMHS Ambassadors
ARK
Cheer Squad
Chess Team
Chinese Club
Choral-Aires
Costa Rica Trip
DECA
Europe Language Trip
Fall Play
AMHS Ambassadors
ARK
Cheer Squad
Chess Team
Chinese Club
Choral-Aires
Costa Rica Trip
DECA
Europe Language Trip
Fall Play
Fashion Club
French Club
Hi-Q
Into the Jungle
Investment Club
Knowledge Bowl
Leaders of Change
LINK
Math Team
Mock Trial
Multicultural Club
National Honor Society
Nerd Club
Robotics
Ski Bus
Spring Musical
Wildcat Barbell Club
Wildcat Service Team
Yearbook
Young Women of Change
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1988
Campus Size: 22 acres
Religious Affiliation: Catholic

Application Info

Deadline: 01/13
Interview: Skype
Pre Interview: Updating
Other Accepted Scores: SLEP

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 6)
4.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 3)
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4.6 (35 reviews)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Archbishop Murphy High School

01.
Tell me a bit about Archbishop Murphy High School.
Archbishop Murphy High School is Co-ed private day school located in Seattle, Washington, US. It was founded 1988, and currently has about 490 students, 7.50% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.am-hs.org/.
06.
Where is Archbishop Murphy High School located?
Archbishop Murphy High School is located in the State of Washington of USA. The closest major city is Seattle, which is about 19 miles away from school. Most families can choose Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to travel in and out of school.
02.
Does Archbishop Murphy High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Archbishop Murphy High School is offering 15 AP courses.

In recent years, -1 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Archbishop Murphy High School also have 78% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
07.
How popular is Archbishop Murphy High School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Archbishop Murphy High School is among the most popular schools, within top 557 for all US schools.

Also Archbishop Murphy High School has been favorited by 14 users.
03.
Where do Archbishop Murphy High School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2012-2022, some students attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard College, Stanford University, University of Pennsylvania and Amherst College.
08.
How to start with an application with Archbishop Murphy High School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Archbishop Murphy High School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Archbishop Murphy High School’s official site: https://www.am-hs.org/ or call them at 425-379-6363.
04.
What is the application requirement for Archbishop Murphy High School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Archbishop Murphy High School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Archbishop Murphy High School?
Yes, here are few: Penny Creek KinderCare, Silver Lake KinderCare and Thrashers Corner KinderCare.

The closest major city is Seattle. You can find out more schools near Seattle here.
05.
What is the latest tuition for Archbishop Murphy High School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Archbishop Murphy High School in 2024 is $18,462, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@am-hs.org .
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Archbishop Murphy High School?
The overall rating for Archbishop Murphy High School is B.

The section ratings of Archbishop Murphy High School are:
B- for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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