Why Liguori Academy?

Liguori Academy is a private high school located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Inspired by the teachings of Alphonsus Liguori and our motto, Boundless Love, we believe every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive academically, personally, and professionally.

Our Liguorian Education is built on strong values, community, and boundless opportunities. We deliver a career and college-ready curriculum that is shaped by industry insight and real-world demands. Our students are prepared not just for graduation but for life after high school.

Liguori Academy is committed to providing an accessible private school education through grants, scholarships, and needs-based assistance. No qualified applicant is denied admission to Liguori Academy due to financial need. Whether you are passionate about helping students succeed, interested in our curriculum, or ready to get involved, there is a place for you at Liguori.

Characteristics of a Liguorian Education

A Liguorian Education embodies the characteristics that are distinctly unique to Liguori Academy and describes how our faculty and staff teach with intention. In order to successfully carry out our mission, vision, and values our teachers implement the characteristics of a Liguorian Education in the teaching that happens every day at Liguori.

  • The foundational principle of a Liguorian Education, it is what builds and motivates all members of the community to know that they are loved regardless of imperfection and provides one with boundless opportunities.

  • Recognizing that all human beings possess a special value intrinsic to their humanity and as such are worthy of respect simply because they are human beings.

  • The focus of meeting students at a promise and providing them with opportunities for individualized success.

  • The ability to successfully adapt to the ever-changing world and day to day adversities that face members of our community so they can emerge stronger and ready to embrace boundless opportunities.

  • Enriching one’s life by recognizing another who is in need so that the Liguori Community can flourish and provide an environment that is rooted in the characteristics of a Liguorian Education.

Our Mission

Inspired by the life of Alphonsus Liguori, our mission is to prepare our future leaders through individualized learning, in a community that offers boundless opportunities.

Liguori Academy offers a transformative experience based on boundless love that ensures every graduate is prepared for postsecondary success, in order to have an accomplished and meaningful life.

Our Vision

Core Values

AMBITION

We promote the practice of goal setting to drive student success and provide a sense of direction to motivate students to reach their finish line.

CURIOSITY

We encourage our students to be inquisitive and question topics, explore areas of interest, and challenge ideas to foster a desire for lifelong learning.

INDIVIDUALITY

We believe there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to education and tailor our curriculum by embracing each students' unique needs and strengths.

INTEGRITY

We value the practice of being honest, and the ability to make decisions in a way that is compassionate, equitable and responsible.

RESILIENCE

We value a students’ ability to overcome and empower our students to view setbacks and barriers as opportunities for growth as opposed to a reason to give up.

COMMUNITY

We celebrate the unique individuality of each student within a supportive and inclusive community that values collaboration, empathy, and respect, empowering students to excel both independently and collectively.