St. John's College High School

Thank you for your interest in St. John’s College High School. As a Lasallian Catholic high school, our goal is to prepare young men and women for lives committed to leadership, achievement and service to the community.

Our community is filled with passionate students who strive to excel in and outside the classroom. Our teachers encourage students to grow as individuals and to think critically and analytically about the world in which we live. Opportunities are limitless. Our students work hard, but they also participate in theatre, art, band, Cadet Corps and athletics - often all at the same time!

Our goal in the Admissions Office is to help each family get to know St. John’s, just as we get to know each student. We take pride in knowing our applicants and recognizing the gifts and talents they will bring to our school. Well-rounded students are what make our campus come alive.

All 8th graders are invited to spend a school day at St. John’s. Not only will you participate in classes and take part in our 1:1 educational technology program with the use of an iPad, you will also meet students, faculty and coaches and be treated to lunch in our cafeteria. It is a highlight of the admissions process for both our prospective applicants and our 9th-grade student ambassadors. The experience ensures our visitors leave with a full understanding of what sets St. John’s apart from other schools.

The high school admissions process is exciting and fun, but it can also be challenging. Please know that we are here to help you. We look forward to seeing you on campus. Go Cadets!

How To Apply

High School Placement Test

Please visit adw website for information on the Archdiocese of Washington High School Placement Test.

For Students Attending a Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Washington

• Fill out the application and send it to the Admissions Office on or before December 4.
• List St. John’s as one of your choices when you take the High School Placement Test at your school.
• Your school will send grades and recommendations directly to St. John’s.

For Students Attending a Public School or a Non-Catholic Private School

Test dates: December 5 and December 12.

• Fill out an application and send it to the Admissions Office on or before December 4.
• Arrange to have the following sent to the Admissions Office on or before January 4:
  • Academic transcripts for 7th and 8th grade
  • Recommendations from two teachers of academic subjects (from 7th and 8th grade teachers)
• Register for the Archdiocesan High School Placement Test at least two weeks prior to test date. (Registration forms are available at adw website)

For Transfer Students

St. John's is not accepting transfer applications for next academic year due to lack of space.

De La Salle Scholars

There is no separate application for the De La Salle Scholars Program.

Once you have answered "yes" to the question 'Do you plan to apply for the De La Salle Scholars Program'? on the application, the required Scholars essay question will appear at the end.

Benilde Program

In order to apply for the Benilde Program, you must:

• Fill out an application and send it to St. John’s College High School on or before December 4.
• Submit a recent psycho-educational evaluation that has been completed within the last three years. There are no exceptions made to the requirements to submit a recent evaluation.
• Provide the remaining information required of all students, including standardized testing, grades and teacher recommendations.

Essay Requ​​​​​​​irement for 9th-Grade Applications

In order to apply for 9th grade, you must submit an essay as part of the application. During the online application process, you will be asked to respond to the following prompt: Describe yourself to the Admissions Committee and indicate why you wish to attend St. John's College High School.