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John Bapst Memorial High School

Independent school · Grades 9–12

Bangor, ME

100 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+College-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Bangor
  • Serving families in Bangor since at least 2011

John Bapst Memorial High School is an independent private school in Bangor, Maine, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 506 students and around 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 81% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6 hours a day, 175 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
506
Teachers
36 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 260 girls, 246 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 81% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 84% of independent high schools in Maine.
    • Compared with 19 independent high schools in Maine.

    Students by survey year

    467’11–12473’13–14513’15–16467’17–18536’19–20504’21–22506’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    9145
    10120
    11117
    12124

    Student body

    White80%
    Two or more races9%
    Asian9%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%
    Hispanic or Latino0%
    Black0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools
    • A state or regional independent school association
    • The Association of Boarding Schools

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    Questions about John Bapst Memorial High School

    What grades does John Bapst Memorial High School serve?

    John Bapst Memorial High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend John Bapst Memorial High School?

    About 506 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at John Bapst Memorial High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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