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Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School

25 Osborne Street Johnstown, PA 15905

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,550
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo #1 - Chapel Interior View
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo #2 - The Bishop McCort Chapel
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo #3 - Duranko Fitness Center
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked PA School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $5,550
  • Acceptance rate: 90%
  • Average class size: 22 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 27%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
Average Class Size
22 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Dress pants, oxford button-down shirts
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
Advanced Courses
AP BiologyAP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry
AP English LiteratureAP Physics
AP US History

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Students must also pay a comprehensive fee once per year. Currently $295
% on Financial Aid
70%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,800
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Maria Sanders

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
http://www.mccort.org/students-clubs

School Notes

  • Bishop McCort High School, as a Catholic secondary school, is committed to facilitating the development of each person's spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual and physical self through prayer, challenging curriculum, service projects, clubs, sports, and example in order to become responsible, productive adults who will challenge the world to live the Gospel message.
  • The philosophy of Bishop McCort High School, based on the traditions and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, acknowledge that students, administration, faculty, and staff are active witnesses in a Christian-centered community in partnership with parents, alumni, and parish families.
  • Students are a diverse group of unique individuals with inherent personal, intellectual, and spiritual value who have the ability to learn and achieve.
  • Our challenging curriculum and Christian service requirements integrate a relevant education in a religious atmosphere and develop character, moral responsibility and self-discipline within the individual.
  • Learning takes place in a safe, calm, well-maintained facility where ownership and pride are fostered.
  • Bishop McCort High School, as a Catholic secondary school, is committed to facilitating the development of each person's spiritual, moral, emotional, intellectual and physical self through prayer, challenging curriculum, service projects, clubs, sports, and example in order to become responsible, productive adults who will challenge the world to live the Gospel message. The philosophy of Bishop McCort High School, based on the traditions and teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, acknowledge that students, administration, faculty, and staff are active witnesses in a Christian-centered community in partnership with parents, alumni, and parish families. Students are a diverse group of unique individuals with inherent personal, intellectual, and spiritual value who have the ability to learn and achieve. Our challenging curriculum and Christian service requirements integrate a relevant education in a religious atmosphere and develop character, moral responsibility and self-discipline within the individual. Learning takes place in a safe, calm, well-maintained facility where ownership and pride are fostered.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School cost?
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School's tuition is approximately $5,550 for private students.
What schools are Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School often compared to?
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School is often viewed alongside schools like Bishop Carroll Catholic High School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School?
The acceptance rate of Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 86%.
What sports does Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School offer?
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Winter Track. Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for most sports offered.
What is Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School's ranking?
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Pennsylvania for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School?
The application deadline for Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Pennsylvania is $11,922 for elementary schools and $17,826 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Pennsylvania is 86% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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