Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders

St. John’s Preparatory School in Astoria has been paving the way for leaders of tomorrow for nearly 150 years. The school is dedicated to promoting academic excellence and instilling the principles and values of the Catholic faith in a positive, nurturing environment.

Inspired by its Vincentian tradition, St. John’s Prep, established in 1870, is built upon profound respect for every individual. A vigorous academic curriculum, an engaging spiritual program, meaningful service experiences and extensive extracurricular opportunities provide a strong foundation for life.

Academic Development

• 100 percent college acceptance with 70 percent of graduates earning scholarships

• A unique Baccalaureate Program in partnership with St. John’s University enables students to complete high school and college in seven years

• Advanced Placement courses are offered in every academic discipline

• A College Advantage Program in partnership with St. John’s University allows students to earn college credit

• On-site college fair, college admissions interviews and college scholarship offerings

• Extensive Honors Program beginning in freshman year

• A rigorous curriculum individualized to prepare students for success, taught by talented, caring and certified teachers

• Advanced classes in biology, chemistry and physics complement the science electives: forensic science, human health and disease, computer coding, 3-D printing

• Advanced foreign language offerings in French, Italian, Latin and Spanish

• Full-time college counseling and guidance program with onsite Kaplan SAT and ACT Prep Courses

• Individualized tutoring offered by faculty and National Honor Society members

• Specialized programs in partnership with St. John’s University, Science Research Workshops and Advanced Laboratory Programs with leading hospitals in NYC

Activities, Arts and Athletics

• Over 50 exciting clubs and activities; including Science Olympiad, Robotics, Girls Who Code, Math League, and various Culture Clubs

• Competitive interscholastic sports teams in baseball, softball, basketball, soccer, track and volleyball as well as an active intramural sports program

• An innovative Visual Arts Department that fosters the creative talents and artistic expressions of the students

• An outstanding Performing Arts Program that engages students as writers, actors, dancers, designers, directors, musicians, singers and technicians

• Red Storm News, an exciting online journalism program

Global Travel

• Extensive International Travel program enables the students to better understand and appreciate the world and people from different cultures

• Service opportunities offered in conjunction with the International Travel program provide the students with life changing opportunities

• Mandarin course offered to students in conjunction with the International Studies Program

St. John’s Prep inspires every student to be a confident leader who can meet the challenges of the 21st century.

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