John Bapst High School

Welcome to John Bapst and thank you for considering our school. Students have been discovering a tradition of excellence at John Bapst. We are proud of our reputation for a winning combination of rigor in our curriculum and integrity among our students. When you explore what we have to offer, you will see that we are the perfect fit for serious students who want to prepare for college and university in a friendly, safe, and diverse environment.

Take a few minutes to look at our Viewbook. Meet the John Bapst faculty and explore the list of AP courses in our program of study. Learn about our English language support program for international students. Read about our athletic teams and fine arts offerings. The small historic city of Bangor and the beauty of the state of Maine are literally outside our doors.

We are here to help you and your family in any way we can as you explore your high school choices. Our website provides the information and forms you will need to make applying to John Bapst easy. After exploring our Viewbook please consider a visit to our campus. For inquiries or more information, contact our Admission Office. We’re eager to hear from you. Beth Campbell, Admission Director, admission@johnbapst.org

John Bapst does not discriminate in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, financial aid or any other programs administered by the school on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or ethnic background

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Thank you for your interest in John Bapst, a private school with a public mission to extend excellence in education in a friendly, small-school environment to day and boarding students in Maine and from all over the world. The school’s outstanding visual arts and music programs inspire individual creativity and growth. In math and science, students take their strengths and interests to the Advanced Placement level and beyond as they prepare for top university programs in medicine, engineering, research, and business. In athletics, a full array of girls’ and boys’ sports encourages spirited competition and sportsmanship.

Please fill out our inquiry form, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

How to Apply

Submitting your application to John Bapst is easy. Please note: Priority deadline for each school year is February 18th for day students. The school accepts day student applications throughout the spring and summer as well. Admission letters are mailed to early applicants by March 18th.

Admission is “rolling” for international students; decisions are made as soon as possible once the application is complete. Most students enter John Bapst in August. However, the school accepts day students throughout the year, and a small number of capable boarding students begin in late January (the beginning of the second semester).

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact us via email or call Director of Admission Beth Campbell. Office Manager Karen Bender, International Program Director Louisa Deng, or Head of School Mel MacKay.

Application Checklist

For Local (Domestic) Day Student Applicants

• Authorization of release of academic record form (transcript release) which must be turned into the John Bapst Admission Department (The academic release form allows John Bapst to request the following directly from the applicant’s current school.)
  • Complete school transcript for current high school students; grade 7 and 8 report cards for current eighth graders
  • Copy of one: SSAT, SAT, PSAT, ACT, PLAN or school administered standardized test. (Your school may include test scores with your transcript.)
• Teacher recommendation (optional)
• Photo (optional)

For Transfer Applicants (students entering after grade 9)

• An interview (in person, by phone, or by Skype) is required for all transfer students coming from another high school into John Bapst.

For International Applicants

• International Students should visit the International Student Application page.

Schedule a tour at John Bapst

Campus tours may be arranged by emailing or by calling the Main Office between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visiting a school can sometimes make all the difference in finding the right fit. We hope you’ll plan a visit to John Bapst to see all we have to offer. If you have specific requests or want to learn more about a particular program or activity, let us know before you arrive to be certain that we can accommodate your needs.