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Saint John's Preparatory School
1857 Watertower Road; Box 4000, Collegeville, MN 56321 - View a map of this school Map tel: 1-800-525-7737; 320-
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"Established in 1857, Saint John’s Prep is a Catholic/Benedictine co-educational boarding school for students in grades 9-12 and offers 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 Preparatory School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered 9-12, PG 8-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Catholic Non-denominational
Year Founded 1857 1899
Campus Size 2600 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 328 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 6% 16%
Percent International Students 24% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 39% 72%
Average SAT Score 1824 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1630 - 2060 -
Offers Post-Grad Year Yes No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 16 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 7 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 53% 60%
Summer Program Offered Yes Yes
     
Finances    
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $26,229 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $11,456 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 51% 30%
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline None / Rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required No Yes
Acceptance Rate 73% 60%
Director of Admissions Bryan Backes
Associate Director of Admissions Josie Stang
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 14 13

Interscholastic Sports

BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFootball
GolfGymnastics
Ice HockeyIndoor Soccer
Nordic SkiingSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 12 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Campus MinistryGerman Club
Jazz BandKnowledge Bowl
Mock TrialNational Honor Society
Peer MinistrySpanish Club
SpeechStudent Government
TheaterYearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2003 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
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 150th year of educating students, Saint John’s Prep is a Catholic/Benedictine co-educational boarding school for students in grades 7-12 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 across the 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 halls, etc.
  • Saint John’s Prep is located in central Minnesota, 70 miles northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
  • Incoming 9th grade students may apply for one of five Presidential Scholarships based on their academic, athletic, leadership and extra-curricular activities.
  • Sample of notable school alumni:
    • Senator Eugene McCarthy - 1932 -
    • Senator David Durenberger - 1951 -
  • Profile last updated: 11/07/2006
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