John Bapst Memorial High School

100 Broadway
Bangor, ME 04401

Ranked #1 in Maine by the Washington Post in 2012 and again in 2014, John Bapst is located in Bangor's Historic Broadway District, John Bapst is the state's only independent town academy that is 100% college-preparatory.

The school serves 500 students and offers day and boarding programs.

Boarding students come from Maine and from eight countries, living in homestays or dorms.

The cultural and economic center of its region, Bangor is a livable, lively small city in a state renowned for its natural beauty and quality of life.

The University of Maine and Husson University are just a few minutes away, and an hour's drive brings one to the coast, to Acadia National Park, or to Baxter State Park.

John Bapst School is known for its superb music and art programs.

Students and faculty form a supportive, friendly community with many activities for clubs and community service.

Leadership, citizenship, and academic excellence add up to great college placement; since 2009, John Bapst students have gone on to study at Harvard, Yale, Columbia, Dartmouth, Cornell, Penn, Johns Hopkins, Duke, Virginia Tech, George Tech, Purdue, Boston College, Boston University, UMaine (including more Pulp and Paper Scholars than any other school), Maine Maritime, Bowdoin, Colby, Bates, Middlebury, California-San Diego, Cal-Irvine, and dozens of other fine colleges and universities in the US and Canada.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Top Ranked ME School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 466 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,460
Acceptance rate: 75%
Average class size: 17 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

John Bapst Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Year Founded

1928

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

466 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

17%

State avg.: 13%

Students by Grade

John Bapst Memorial High School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

17 students

Number of AP Courses

17 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

AP Biology, AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Chinese, AP Comparative Government, AP Computer Science, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP European History, AP French, AP Human Geography, AP Latin, AP Physics, AP Spanish, AP Statistics, AP Studio Art, AP United States History

Average SAT score

1210

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,460

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Tuition Notes

For publicly supported students from Maine towns with school choice, tuition is set by the state at just over $9,000 and paid by the towns.

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,000

Acceptance Rate

75%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Beth Campbell

Admissions Associate

Karen Bender

Sports

Total Sports Offered

16 sports

Sports

Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

24 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Art Club, Band Council, Chamber Ensemble, Chess Team, Chorale Council, Civil Rights Team, Fall Drama, International Club, Jazz "Improv" Club, Jazz Combo, JB Peppers, Junior Classical League (JCL), Key Club, Literary Magazine, Math Team, National Honor Society (NHS), Outing Club, Photography Club, Sailing Club, Spring Musical, Student Environmental Action Club, Student Senate, Tai Chi Club, Yearbook

School Notes

John Bapst - A Tradition of Excellence in the Beautiful State of Maine

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does John Bapst Memorial High School cost?

John Bapst Memorial High School's tuition is approximately $10,460 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of John Bapst Memorial High School?

The acceptance rate of John Bapst Memorial High School is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.

What sports does John Bapst Memorial High School offer?

John Bapst Memorial High School offers 16 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Diving, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Nordic Skiing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Track and Field. John Bapst Memorial High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Maine for most sports offered.

What is John Bapst Memorial High School's ranking?

John Bapst Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Maine for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for John Bapst Memorial High School?

The application deadline for John Bapst Memorial High School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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