St John's High School

St John's High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
378 Main St,  Shrewsbury, MA
4.4
4.4
939 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
28
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$19,375
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
74
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
670
Verbal
650
Average ACT
28
Math
28
English
28
Reading
28
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
25
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
97%
Clubs and Activities
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
82.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.3%
Hispanic
5.2%
Black
4.5%

School Rankings

#7 Best All Boys Schools in Massachusetts
#7 Best Catholic Schools in Massachusetts
#22 Best HS For Athletes in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 179 Students
Boston College 134 Students
Boston University 124 Students
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 107 Students
Northeastern University 105 Students
University of Connecticut 87 Students
College of the Holy Cross 73 Students
Brown University 63 Students
University of Massachusetts Lowell 63 Students
Providence College 63 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 201 Students
Finance 112 Students
Computer Science 66 Students
Engineering 56 Students
Political Science and Government 48 Students
Mechanical Engineering 47 Students
Biology 41 Students
Economics 41 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 31 Students
Accounting 31 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 131 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/29/2025
I had a great experience at Saint John's. The academics are tough, but recent graduates have told me they were very prepared for college. I played two sports and it was a great experience. I made a lot of friends and developed great relationships with my teachers. The alumni network is incredible and I always felt supported at school. I think they could relax the dress code a bit, but that's probably my only complaint.
5.0 Senior
12/4/2024
Overall it is a very good school and tight knit society. Being apart of the brotherhood means a lot and it can be overlooked by the surrounding community, but when you're involved in it, it's truly special.
4.0 Parent
4/18/2024
The school will really prepare students academically for college. Most of the teachers are wonderful, but like most schools there are some that should not be teaching.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 5 Reviews
2.0 other
4/22/2025
St John's prepared me poorly for college. I did not learn how to write a decent essay at SJ, despite being in supposedly "upper level" English classes. Many of the teachers when I went to SJ were also coaches, and I hope for their athletes' sake they were better coaches than teachers. This school di...
5.0 student
10/15/2020
The Best Four Years Of My Life!
5.0 other
4/22/2019
I had a fantastic experience attending Saint John's. I graduated in 2013 and many of the things I learned I am now applying to my full-time job and are helping me to succeed in the professional world.
5.0 other
4/8/2014
I graduated quite a long time ago (1989), so my review may be outdated. But if the school has held true to its core values and long-standing traditions, things haven't changed much where it counts. Saint John's provided an outstanding foundation for my life, preparing me well for college and life be...

Agents Specializing Near This School

See All Agents

Map

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

St John's High School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 9-12 located at 378 Main St in Shrewsbury, in the Shrewsbury neighborhood. Annual tuition is $19,375. The school has a total enrollment of 939 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. St John's High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $748,931. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gateways Academy, Shrewsbury Senior High School, Worcester Technical High School, and more. Learn more about what Shrewsbury has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near St John's High School.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.