Bishop Mc Cort High School
Tel: (814)536-8991
- 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.
Quick Stats
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 410 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,550
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | 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% State avg.: 22% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 National 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% National avg.: 85% |
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 TrackBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting, Winter Track |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 1 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | http://www.mccort.org/students-clubs |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school is Johnstown Christian School (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Our Mother Of Sorrows School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Our Mother Of Sorrows School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Johnstown Grades: PK-8 | 311 students
1.4 miles
430 Tioga St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814)539-5315 1.4 PK-8
311 - JohnstownSt Andrew School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 164 students
1.4 miles
1621 Ferndale Ave
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814)288-2811 1.4 PK-8
164 - JohnstownSt Benedict Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-8 | 303 students
2.3 miles
2306 Bedford St
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814)266-3837 2.3 PK-8
303 - JohnstownWest End Catholic School(Roman Catholic)Grades: K-8 | 101 students
2.5 miles
317 Power Street
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814)536-4722 2.5 K-8
101 - Hollsopple Grades: PK-12
4.2 miles
125 Christian School Rd
Hollsopple, PA 15935
(814)288-2588 4.2 PK-12
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