School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
B
Matriculation
B
Academics
B+
Extracurriculars
B+
Geo & Community
B+
Reviews
B
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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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$21,099
Enrollment
455
International Students
7.5%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
90%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:11
AP
13
Average SAT Score
1196
Average ACT Score
28
Class Size
16
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2012-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #2 | Columbia University | 1 + |
| #2 | Harvard College | 1 + |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 + |
| #6 | Stanford University | 1 + |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 + |
| #9 | Duke University | 1 + |
| LAC #2 | Amherst College | 1 + |
| #13 | Dartmouth College | 1 + |
| #14 | Brown University | 1 + |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2024)Number of students who took AP tests
155
Number of tests taken
288
AP Courses
(13)|
French Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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French Language and Culture
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Biology
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Chemistry
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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Computer Science A
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Computer Science Principles
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Statistics
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Macroeconomics
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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World History
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English Literature and Composition
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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AMHS Ambassadors
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ARK
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Cheer Squad
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Chess Team
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Chinese Club
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Choral-Aires
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AMHS Ambassadors
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ARK
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Cheer Squad
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Chess Team
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Chinese Club
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Choral-Aires
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Costa Rica Trip
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DECA
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Europe Language Trip
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Fall Play
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Fashion Club
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French Club
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Hi-Q
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Into the Jungle
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Knowledge Bowl
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Leaders of Change
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LINK
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Math Team
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Mock Trial
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National Honor Society
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Robotics
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Spring Musical
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Wildcat Barbell Club
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Wildcat Service Team
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Yearbook
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Young Women of Change
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Arts
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Choral
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Drama
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Guitar
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Band
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Choral
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Drama
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Guitar
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Jazz
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Music
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Production
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Ceramics
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Graphic Design
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Painting
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Basic Info
Application Info
Reviews
A FindingSchool User
4 / 5
08/10/2022
Reviews from other languages
I have visited and inspected this school before. The campus is very large and beautiful. The school is a typical Catholic, university preparatory high school. It is an excellent Catholic day high school in the Puget Sound region of northern Washington State. The school focuses on fostering students' all-round development, hoping to cultivate students and parents to get along like partners, striving for students to change the world with excellent academic achievements, rich spirit, and Christ-like leadership abilities.
School Advantages:
1. Murphy High School is only a half-hour drive from downtown Seattle, close to Boeing and Microsoft, with abundant host family resources.
2. The school facilities are complete. The school moved to a nearly 22-acre campus, where a two-story building houses a gymnasium, administrative offices, a library, classrooms, and a computer lab.
3. The school is a typical Catholic, university preparatory high school with strong mathematics and science programs, offering robotics courses. The school's robotics team is sponsored by Boeing and actively participates in various competitions.
4. The school's special program - Matteo Ricci - allows students to earn University of Seattle credits upon completion.
5. The school has a championship-caliber mock trial team, having won regional championships 7 times.
6. The school's business and technology courses include marketing management, introduction to programming, yearbook, and leadership application.
7. Every Monday, all international students receive two hours of academic and emotional communication counseling after school.
8. In recent years, the school has consistently had outstanding graduates admitted to top universities such as Harvard, Columbia, and Cornell.
School Advantages:
1. Murphy High School is only a half-hour drive from downtown Seattle, close to Boeing and Microsoft, with abundant host family resources.
2. The school facilities are complete. The school moved to a nearly 22-acre campus, where a two-story building houses a gymnasium, administrative offices, a library, classrooms, and a computer lab.
3. The school is a typical Catholic, university preparatory high school with strong mathematics and science programs, offering robotics courses. The school's robotics team is sponsored by Boeing and actively participates in various competitions.
4. The school's special program - Matteo Ricci - allows students to earn University of Seattle credits upon completion.
5. The school has a championship-caliber mock trial team, having won regional championships 7 times.
6. The school's business and technology courses include marketing management, introduction to programming, yearbook, and leadership application.
7. Every Monday, all international students receive two hours of academic and emotional communication counseling after school.
8. In recent years, the school has consistently had outstanding graduates admitted to top universities such as Harvard, Columbia, and Cornell.
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Frequently Ask Questions about Archbishop Murphy High School
Tell me a bit about Archbishop Murphy High School.
Archbishop Murphy High School is Co-ed private day school located in Washington, US. It was founded 1988 , and currently has about 455 students, 7.50% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.am-hs.org/.
For more official information, please visit https://www.am-hs.org/.
Does Archbishop Murphy High School have rigorous academic requirements?
Archbishop Murphy High School is offering 13 AP courses.
Archbishop Murphy High School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Archbishop Murphy High School also have 90% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Archbishop Murphy High School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 0% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 0% go to top 25, and about 0% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
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, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Archbishop Murphy High School?
The day tuition for Archbishop Murphy High School in 2024 is
$21,099 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@am-hs.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@am-hs.org .
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.
How popular is Archbishop Murphy High School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Archbishop Murphy High School is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Archbishop Murphy High School has been favorited by 14 users.
Also Archbishop Murphy High School has been favorited by 14 users.
How do I complete an application for 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.
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.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Archbishop Murphy High School?
Yes, here are few:
The Clearwater School, Montessori Schools Of Snohomish County and Washington Preparatory School.
The closest major city is Seattle. You can find out more schools near Seattle here.
The closest major city is Seattle. You can find out more schools near Seattle here.
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
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Archbishop Murphy High School are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Seattle, a major seaport city on the West Coast, is the largest in Washington and the Pacific Northwest region. With a population of 737,015 as of 2020, it is known for its vibrant tech industry, including companies like Amazon and Microsoft. The city boasts iconic landmarks such as the Space Needle and Pike Place Market. Seattle is a hub for innovation, culture, and coffee, offering a unique blend of urban development and natural beauty, with stunning views of the Puget Sound and surrounding mountains.
Population (2022)
598,541
Cost of Living
Higher than average 54%
Nearby Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
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