John Bapst is a coed, nonsectarian, independent college preparatory high school with a tradition of excellence since 1928. Located in Bangor, Maine, the third largest city in the state, John Bapst prepares students in grades 9 through 12 for college and university placement by offering challenging programs in academics, athletics and the arts. Accredited by the New England Association of Colleges and Schools, John Bapst is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Association of Boarding Schools, the Independent Schools Association of Northern New England, and the Maine Association of Independent Schools. The school was ranked #1 in Maine by the Washington Post in 2012, 2014, and 2016 and has received a grade of “A” from the State of Maine.