Bishop Mc Cort High School

25 Osborne Street, Johnstown, PA, 15905-0159
Bishop McCort High School, as a Catholic secondary school, is committed to facilitating the development of each person's spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual and physical self through prayer, challenging curriculum, service projects, clubs, sports, and example in order to become responsible, productive adults who will challenge the world to live the Gospel message. The philosophy of Bishop McCort High School, based on the traditions and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, acknowledge that students, administration, faculty, and staff are active witnesses in a Christian-centered community in partnership with parents, alumni, and parish families. Students are a diverse group of unique individuals with inherent personal, intellectual, and spiritual value who have the ability to learn and achieve. Our challenging curriculum and Christian service requirements integrate a relevant education in a religious atmosphere and develop character, moral responsibility and self-discipline within the individual. Learning takes place in a safe, calm, well-maintained facility where ownership and pride are fostered.

School Overview:

Bishop Mc Cort High School
School Membership(s) National Catholic Education Association
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Year Founded 1922
Student Body
Total Students 410 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 4% (PA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 14:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 30%
Average Class Size 22 students
Number of AP Courses 8 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
AP Physics AP Biology
AP Chemistry AP US History
AP English Literature
Classroom dress code Formal
(Dress pants, oxford button-down shirts)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $5,550
Tuition Notes Students must also pay a comprehensive fee once per year. Currently $295
% on Financial Aid 70%
Average Financial Aid Grant $2,800
Acceptance Rate 90%
Sports
Total Sports Offered 15 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cheering Cross Country
Football Golf
Ice Hockey Soccer
Softball Swimming
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball Weightlifting
Winter Track
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 1 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
http://www.mccort.org/students-clubs

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Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
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St Sophia Orthodox Christian Academy
Gr. K-9 | 1.4 mi. away
Cathedral Catholic Academy
Gr. K-9 | 1.4 mi. away
St Benedict Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 2.3 mi. away

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