1857 Watertower Road, Box 4000, Collegeville, MN 56321 - 
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"Established in 1857, Saint John’s Prep is a Catholic/Benedictine co-educational International Baccalaureate boarding school for students in grades 6-12, with boarding available beginning in 9th grade. We also offer a post-graduate program. Emphasizing academic rigor and spiritual growth, Saint John’s Prep attracts students from across the United States and from around the world."
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Saint John's
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. (Boarding) | 9-12, PG | 9-12 |
| Grades Offered (Day) | 6-12, PG | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Catholic | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1857 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 2700 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 313 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 9% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 25% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 32% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 2070 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1630 - 2060 | - |
| Average ACT score | 26 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | Yes | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 16 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 6 | 14 |
| Number of IB Courses Offered | 15 | - |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 53% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $9 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $32,348 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $13,999 | $23,900 |
| Tuition international students | $38,090 | $40,100 |
| Tuition 5 day boarding | $28,961 | $32,950 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 46% | 34% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $7,345 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | Yes | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Jennine Klosterman | |
| Associate Director of Admissions | Amy VanSurksum | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Baseball | Basketball | |
| Cross Country | Football | |
| Gymnastics | Ice Hockey | |
| Indoor Soccer | Nordic Skiing | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Swimming | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | ||
Extracurricular: |
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| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 14 | 24 |
Extracurriculars
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| Campus Ministry | Chinese Club | |
| Dance Club | Film Club | |
| German Club | Jazz Band | |
| Knowledge Bowl | National Honor Society | |
| Peer Ministry | Spanish Club | |
| Student Government | Theater | |
| World Club | Yearbook | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2003 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| St. John's University | 7 | |
| College of Saint Benedict | 6 | |
| University of Wisconsin, Madison | 4 | |
| Lewis and Clark College | 3 | |
| Colorado College | 2 | |
| Macalester College | 2 | |
| University of St. Thomas | 2 | |
| Harvard College | 1 | |
| Purdue University | 1 | |
| Wellesley College | 1 | |
School Notes:
- Celebrating our 154th year of educating students, Saint John’s Prep is a Catholic/Benedictine co-educational International Baccalaureate boarding school for students in grades 6-12 and offers a post-graduate program.
- Boarding is available for students in grades 9-12. Five day and seven day options are available. All weekend breaks can be covered by trips or host family stays, except for Christmas.
- With an emphasis on academic rigor and spiritual growth, Saint John’s Prep attracts students from the local area, across United States and from around the world.
- The high school shares the campus with Saint John’s University, a premiere liberal arts college. The resulting additional opportunities include the chance to take authentic college classes, and provides full access to the athletic facilities, the college library, dining facilities, etc.
- Saint John’s Prep is located on 2,700 acres in central Minnesota, 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
- Incoming 9th grade students may apply for one of five Headmaster Scholarships based on their academic, athletic, leadership and extra-curricular activities. A science scholarship and theatre scholarship are also available.
- School accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the North Central Association (ISACS)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Senator Eugene McCarthy - 1932 -
- Senator David Durenberger - 1951 -
- Sossina Haile, Ph.D. '83 - Ms. Haile was named by Newsweek among twelve prominent individuals to watch in 2008 for her work on developing a new type of fuel cells, which produce energy through chemical reactions; their chief emission is pure water.
- Jennifer Waldron, Ph.D. ’92 - Ms. Waldron is an Assistant Professor and conducting research at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Rapids’ School of Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services.
- Anton Bacardi ’70 -
- Emilio Bacardi ’68 -
- Abbot John B. Klassen, OSB '67 - Abbot of Saint John's Monastery, Collegeville, MN
- Julius C. Smith ’48 - Lawyer and founder of the Minnesota Renaissance Fair
- Judge R. A. (Jim) Randall ‘58 -
- Profile last updated: 12/27/2011
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