St. John Neumann High School (Closed 2004)

About the School

  • Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti Catholic High School is a co-educational secondary school of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
  • The faculty is composed of qualified and dedicated lay persons, religious sisters, and diocesan priests.
  • The Mission of Saints John Neumann and Maria Goretti is to make present the Kingdom of God on earth by producing young adults who, equipped with a solid academic and social background, as well as the teachings of the Catholic Church, are prepared to take their rightful place in the Church and in society at large.
  • Ss. John Neumann and Maria Goretti High School offers SIX Advanced Placement Courses that are available to Students in their Junior and Senior Years.
  • Any Student enrolled in an AP Course is required to take the AP Exam administered towards the end of the school year.
  • Students may receive College Credits for their course if they attain the required score on the AP Exam.

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade

Student Body

Total Students
577 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
28%
State avg.: 27%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for St. John Neumann High School?
The application deadline for St. John Neumann High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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