by Pennsylvania has long been a breeding ground for legendary athletes. From Wilt Chamberlain to Arnold Palmer, Joe Montana, Tony Dorsett, and many more, the Keystone State boasts a rich athletic history. Today, Pennsylvania continues to produce top-tier athletes across various sports, thanks in part to its high schools that nurture young talent.
So, which high schools currently stand out in Pennsylvania when it comes to athletics? Based on survey feedback from students and parents, along with data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25 Pennsylvania high schools for athletes in 2025.
25. Roman Catholic High School (Philadelphia)
- Sports Offered: 17
24. Milton Hershey School (Hershey)
- Sports Offered: 13
23. Holy Ghost Preparatory School (Bensalem)
- Sports Offered: 14
22. Conestoga Senior High School (Berwyn)
- Sports Offered: 18
21. Villa Joseph Marie High School (Holland)
- Sports Offered: 13
20. Scranton Preparatory School (Scranton)
- Sports Offered: 22
19. Downingtown High School West (Downingtown)
- Sports Offered: 25
18. Central Bucks High School – West (Doylestown)
- Sports Offered: 25
17. Maple Newtown High School (Newtown Square)
- Sports Offered: 23
16. Cumberland Valley High School (Mechanicsburg)
- Sports Offered: 28
15. Spring-Ford Senior High School (Royersford)
- Sports Offered: 25
14. Upper Dublin High School (Fort Washington)
- Sports Offered: 27
13. Father Judge High School (Philadelphia)
- Sports Offered: 14
12. Lower Merion High School (Ardmore)
- Sports Offered: 32
11. Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School (Wyomissing)
- Sports Offered: 26
10. Cathedral Preparatory School (Erie)
- Sports Offered: 13
9. Dallas Senior High School (Dallas)
- Sports Offered: 30
8. Gwynedd Mercy Academy High School (Ambler)
- Sports Offered: 14
7. Radnor Senior High School (Radnor)
- Sports Offered: 31
6. Neumann Goretti High School (Philadelphia)
- Sports Offered: 15
5. Archbishop Wood High School (Warminster)
- Sports Offered: 20
4. Central Catholic High School (Pittsburgh)
- Sports Offered: 19
3. St. Joseph’s Preparatory School (Philadelphia)
- Sports Offered: 20
2. La Salle College High School (Wyndmoor)
- Sports Offered: 19
1. North Allegheny High School (Wexford)
- Sports Offered: 24
