St Johns College High School

St. John’s frames its teaching in the Lasallian tradition as student-centered and attentive to the needs of young people, grounded in Catholic values and personal relationships. It aims for holistic formation—cultural, intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual—while emphasizing academic excellence, faith formation, inclusion, service, respect for each individual, and social justice. Faculty and staff seek to “educate minds, touch hearts,” and cultivate leadership so students are prepared for life, work, and service.

St. John’s College High School directs families to apply online through its Admissions Portal; for the Class of 2030 cycle, the application deadline was December 5, 2025. (stjohnschs.org) For applicants attending public school or a non-Catholic private school, required materials included 7th/8th grade transcripts and two academic teacher recommendations due by January 9, 2026. (stjohnschs.org) Applicants take the Archdiocese of Washington High School Placement Test (HSPT) (with listed 2025 test dates of December 6 and December 13), and the school notes scores are received about 2–3 weeks after testing. (stjohnschs.org) Ninth-grade applicants must submit an application essay; Benilde applicants must also submit a psychoeducational evaluation completed within the last three years (with specific required assessments). (stjohnschs.org) The school stated decisions for this cycle would be mailed in late February 2026 and viewable in the portal, and notes transfer opportunities are only for grades 10 and 11 (not grade 12). (stjohnschs.org) The website does not describe admissions priority categories or an admissions waitlist process; the only waitlist mentioned is for fully booked 8th-grade shadow visits. (stjohnschs.org)