John Bapst Memorial High School
Bangor
Maine
United States
Overview
Founded in 1928 and located in downtown Bangor, Maine, John Bapst is a community of talented students and dedicated teachers. Students prepare for top colleges in Maine and across the US by challenging themselves academically and joining in the life of the school. Technology, sports, drama, instrumental and vocal music, visual arts, community service, and clubs -- all are major parts of the student experience. In 2016 students took 510 AP exams with 80% scoring 3 or above. The attractive safe city of Bangor with a population of 33 000 and home to Bangor International Airport is an hour's drive from the Maine coast affording access to some of America's most beautiful scenery. Day students (430) come from a wide area; boarding students come from China (42) Vietnam (13) South Korea (11) Germany (4) Japan (2) and Spain (1) and live on campus in small dorms or in local homestays. John Bapst graduates are currently studying at the Art Institute of Chicago Berklee College of Music Boston College Boston University Bowdoin Carnegie Mellon Case Western Colby Columbia Dartmouth Duke Georgia Tech Harvard Johns Hopkins Michigan State NYU Notre Dame Parsons Penn Purdue Stanford UC-Irvine UC-San Diego Virginia Tech Wisconsin Yale and many more fine colleges and universities. In Maine many John Bapst graduates have entered the honors programs of the University of Maine earning scholarships in engineering and other fields. Others attend programs at Husson University Maine Maritime and elsewhere. John Bapst is medium-sized school with the friendly student-centered atmosphere of a small school. Teachers care deeply about students and students care about each other and eagerly serve the community. The school accepts students from diverse educational and personal backgrounds and at all four high school grade levels. The John Bapst approach – high expectations outstanding teaching student involvement and a caring community – is its formula for meaningful academic and personal growth.
Academics
Summary: John Bapst is focused on its college-prep mission. 100% of its graduates follow a demanding curriculum designed to prepare students to read, think, and write at a high level. The school's strengths in English, math, and science are evident in that most students take AP courses in these areas. As an international community, the social sciences broaden students' exposure to history (American, European, and world), economics, the contemporary world (AP Human Geography, anthropology, sociology), and politics. Four languages are offered: Chinese, French, Spanish, Latin. ESL support is available to international students at no extra charge. The school also excels in music and art. Bangor is a small, safe city in one of America's most beautiful states.
Department Director David Armistead
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Average Class Size: 17
Summer Programs: Not Offered
Full Time Teachers: 40
Number of AP Courses Offered: 20
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 75%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Peer Tutoring
- Technology Center
English
- Creative Writing
History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Latin
- Spanish
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Sociology
- World Issues
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Astronomy
- Astrophysics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Marine Biology
- Oceanography
- Physics
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Computer Programming
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Music Theory
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Drama
- Painting
- Photography
- Publications
- Theater Arts
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 7
Average Students Per Dorm: 8
Number of Girls Dorms: 3
Number of Boys Dorms: 4
Dorm Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Dorm life at John Bapst is as much like home life as possible. Students live in single, double, and triple rooms. Each dorm has a common room for socializing and free laundry facilities. Shopping and restaurants are a short walk.
Facilities
- Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Football Field
- Indoor Basketball Court
Other Facilities
- John Bapst is a downtown school taking advantage of outstanding athletic facilities in the City of Bangor and at the University of Maine and Husson University for its extensive sports programs.
Clubs & Organizations
- Astronomy Club
- Chess Club
- Classics Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Foreign Language Clubs
- Honor Council
- International Club
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Model UN
- National Honor Society
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Sailing Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
Arts & Athletics
Summary: The fine and performing arts are alive at John Bapst. In music, classical and contemporary music groups thrive; there are more than 100 students in the Concert Band. In visual arts, two outstanding teachers prep students for strong art school programs each year The school's interscholastic sports program appeals to many students who do multiple sports. Fall sports include field hockey, football, golf, cross-country, and soccer. Winter sports are skiing, ice hockey, basketball, indoor track, and swimming. In spring it's time for tennis, baseball, softball, and outdoor track.
Arts Department Director: Melissa Burns
Athletics Department Director: Rick Sinclair
Notable Achievements: 70% of students participate in at least 1 sport 16 Varsity and JV teams Semifinalists in America's Got Talent" in 2015"
Arts
- Acting
- Drama
- Painting
- Photography
- Publications
- Theater Arts
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Badminton
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country Running
- Field Hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Nordic Ski Racing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Recreational Sports
- Badminton
- Hiking
- Outdoor Education
- Sailing
- Table Tennis
Graduates
Summary: John Bapst's graduates go on to top universities in the US and Canada, with students currently at MIT, Harvard, Yale, Dartmouth, Bowdoin, Colby, Carnegie Mellon, Johns Hopkins, McGill, Notre Dame, Northwestern, UC-San Diego, Georgia Tech, Berklee College of Music, Boston College, Parsons, NYU, Wisconsin, and dozens more.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 98%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | |||
| 75th percentile | 690 | 711 |
Quotes From Alumni
“The academic challenge the supportive and multicultural community and the expectation to do your best were the most influential things at John Bapst for me.”
-, Class of 2015, Varsity Soccer
“The academic challenge the supportive and multicultural community and the expectation to do your best were the most influential things at John Bapst for me.”
-Moritz, Class of 2015, Varsity Soccer
Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 54
Total Day: 466
Total Enrollment: 520
Boys: 239
Girls: 281
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: 9-12
School Type: High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: Contact School
Application Deadline: Rolling
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $43,250
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $10,660
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 12%
Average Awarded: $4,500
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $1,300,000
Contact
Director of Admissions: Beth Campbell
Admissions Phone: 207 947 0313 x108
Fax: 207 947 7694
Email: bcampbell@johnbapst.org
Website: https://www.johnbapst.org
Nearby Schools
- Foxcroft Academy - 35mi / 57 km
- Kents Hill School - 67mi / 107 km
- Hebron Academy - 91mi / 147 km
- Gould Academy - 103mi / 166 km
- Wolfeboro Camp School (The Summer Boarding School) - 147mi / 236 km
- Holderness School - 161mi / 259 km
