St. Jean Baptiste High School
St. Jean Baptiste High School, a Catholic community located in the heart of Manhattan, provides a liberating college preparatory education to young women of diverse strengths and backgrounds. Rooted in the spirit of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, St. Jean's empowers its members to participate actively in the transformation of society for a more just world.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 338 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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St. Jean Baptiste High School places among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1929
Student Body
Total Students
338 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
97%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Number of AP Courses
7 courses
Advanced Courses
Art, Chemistry, English, European History, Spanish, US Government, US History
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Admissions Director
Ms. Flora Lugo
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
8 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Ambassadors, Art, Cooking, Dance Teams, Fencing, Honor Societies, Journal, Ping Pong
Ambassadors, Art, Cooking, Dance Teams, Fencing, Honor Societies, Journal, Ping Pong
School Notes
- St. Jean Baptiste High School, a Catholic community located in the heart of Manhattan, provides a liberating college preparatory education to young women of diverse strengths and backgrounds. Rooted in the spirit of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, St. Jean's empowers its members to participate actively in the transformation of society for a more just world.
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School Reviews
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St. Jean Baptiste is a great academically challenging school. The girls are driven and focused. The school has connections with internships , diverse clubs ,and the school is great with implementing the importance of service. I love my school !
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