Overview
Ranked #1 in northern New England by the Washington Post in 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2018, John Bapst School is a private, non-religious day and boarding school serving about 500 boys and girls in grades 9-12. Applicants are accepted into all four grades. Featuring a caring school community in the small, safe city of Bangor (city population 33,000), John Bapst serves day students (90%) from 35 towns and cities in Maine and boarding students (10%) from foreign countries like China, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine and Vietnam. John Bapst is accredited by the NEASC and is a member of NAIS, iTEP, TABS and Enrollment Management Association, formerly SSATB (Secondary SAT Board). The staff includes 49 teachers, 2 college counselors, and 10 on-campus houseparents. Headmaster Dr. Armistead is in his 16th year at John Bapst. In recent years, graduates have attended many Top 100 World Universities, including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Penn, MIT, McGill, Johns Hopkins, Chicago, Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, UC-Berkley etc. Art and music graduates are studying at Pratt, Parsons, Fashion Technology Institute, Rhode Island School of Design, the Art Institute of Chicago, Berklee College of Music and Los Angeles College of Music. The school's strong technology program includes coding, cyber-security, robotics, and engineering. International students have captained teams in math, robotics, tennis, basketball, and chess. John Bapst has a strong AP program (25 courses taught on campus) and a culture that encourages students to join in American school life through drama, Model UN, Key Club (for community service), sports, and many other opportunities.
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Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: Yes
Tuition: $51,750
# of Students: 506
Teacher:Student: 1:11
International Student: 11%
AP Courses: 25
Endowment: $494/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 72%
SAT: 1336/1600
#109
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College Students
#6 Stanford University 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#28 New York University 1
#28 Tufts University 1
#42 Boston University 1
#49 Northeastern University 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#103 University of Arizona 1
Arizona State University 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
#117 University of Vermont 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
LAC #30 Mount Holyoke College 1
Husson University 1
Lasell College 1
Maine Maritime Academy 1
Saint Anselm College 1
Salem State University 1
Suffolk University 1
University of Maine 1
University of Toronto 1
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AP Courses (Total 25)
Art History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Government and Politics
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Art History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Comparative Government and Politics
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
European History
French Language and Culture
Human Geography
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Biology
Chinese Language and Culture
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Psychology
United States History
Environmental Science
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Physics C: Mechanics
Music Theory
United States Government and Politics
World History
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Sports (Total 18)
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Alpine Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Diving
Field Hockey
Football
Golf
Ice Hockey
Lacrosse
Orienteering
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Arts (Total 25)
Acting
Band
Jazz
Music Theory
Piano
Singing
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Acting
Band
Jazz
Music Theory
Piano
Singing
Ceramics
Digital Photography
Drawing
Painting
Sculpture
Studio Art
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Drama
Art History
Film History
Illustration
Design
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs (Total 35)
Art Club
Book Club
Chess Team
Chinese Club
Civil Rights Team
Coding club
Cyber-Security Team
French Club
Gaming Club
Guitar Club
Art Club
Book Club
Chess Team
Chinese Club
Civil Rights Team
Coding club
Cyber-Security Team
French Club
Gaming Club
Guitar Club
High School Quiz Show
Junior Classical League
Key Club
Knitting and Crocheting Club
Math Team
Media Lab
Model UN
National Honor Society
National History Day
Newspaper
Outing Club
Philosophy Club
Photography Club
Residential Life Council
Robotics Team
Science Club
Spanish Club
Student Ambassadors
Student Environmental Action Committee
Student Senate
Tai Chi Club
Technology Club
Tenor/Bass Ensemble
Yearbook
Youth in Government
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Basic Info
Year Founded: 1928
Boarding Rate: 10%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation
Application Info
Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom, Wechat
Pre Interview: Required Vericant
Other Accepted Scores: IELTS, TOEFL, TOEFL Jr. iTEP, SSAT, Duolingo, Vericant
School Code:
TOEFL: B213
TOEFL
SSAT
Brief Reviews (Total 9)
4.9/ 5
Detailed Reviews (Total 3)
5.0 / 5 Overall
5.0 / 5 Academics
4.7 / 5 Campus
5.0 / 5 Student Life
5.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
4.7 / 5 Transportation
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