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St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School
  • Private, Catholic
  • WEST ISLIP, NY
Catholic School

St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School

#6 in Best Private High Schools in Suffolk County
  • A minus
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Catholic
  • 9-12
  • WEST ISLIP, NY
  • 393 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A minus
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B minus
    4. College Prep
      A minus
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Sports
      B
    stjohnthebaptistdhs.net
    (631) 587-8000
    1170 MONTAUK HWY
    WEST ISLIP, NY 11795
    About St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $11,800
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    14%
    Average Financial Aid
    $1,000
    From St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School

    Founded in 1966, St. John the Baptist Diocesan High School is a private, Catholic, college preparatory high school located in West Islip, New York, minutes from the Great South Bay in Suffolk County.

    We offer a challenging academic program featuring over 30 Advanced Placement and Honors courses and over 17 College Credit courses through unique partnerships with St. John's University, Molloy University, and Adelphi University. Our Engineering Program through R.I.T. also offers the opportunity for college credit as early as freshman year! We also offer a wide array of Fine and Performing Arts courses ranging from Chorus, Band, Orchestra, Dance instruction to Studio in Art and Ceramics.

    St. John the Baptist has captured over 192 Athletic Championships in 55 years. We offer boys' and girls' Varsity and Junior Varsity levels in over 30 different team sports. And with over 35 Clubs and Activities running everyday after school, we are proud to say there is something for everyone at SJB!

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1190
    546 responses
    Average ACT
    28
    122 responses
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    With over 30 Advanced Placement and Honors level courses, an expansive Fine and Performing Arts program, and many electives from multiple disciplines, St. John's offers a student centered curriculum that helps students discover their God given gifts and talents. Our Guidance Department helps students select the most challenging courses to enhance those gifts to serve others as God intended.

    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    86%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 44 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 44 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 150 responses
    • Pep Rally
      24%
    • Decades Day
      17%
    • Spirit Week
      17%
    • Senior Barbaque
      10%
    • Sporting events
      8%
    • Senior BBQ
      7%
    • Danceworks
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,200
    82%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 50 responses
    70%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 50 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 50 responses
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    12:1
    National
    17:1
    Poll
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 64 responses
    Poll
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 64 responses
    Poll
    78%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 64 responses
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    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    84%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 32 responses
    72%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 32 responses
    75%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 32 responses

    Living in the Area

    West Islip
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    1. Cost of Living
      B minus
    2. Good for Families
      A
    3. Housing
      B minus
    Median Household Income
    $141,957
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $1,978
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $465,500
    National
    $244,900
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