St. Bonaventure High School

Admissions Information

General Admission Requirements

Students seeking admission to the 9th grade should have successfully completed their elementary and junior high school requirements and demonstrate readiness for high school.

Grade 9 Admission:

  • Complete elementary and junior high school requirements

  • Demonstrate readiness for high school

  • Take the High School Placement Test (HSPT)

  • Obtain recommendations from current school's principal and English/Math teachers.

  • Provide transcripts from 7th and 8th Grade


Admissions Considerations:

  • Review of 7th and 8th Grade transcripts

  • Review of HSPT Scores

  • Recommendations from current junior high school

  • Potential interview to determine decision


Advanced Course Placement (Honors):

  • Determined by HSPT Scores

  • Subject readiness test scheduled on an alternate date


Admission for grades 10-12 (Transfer):

  • Submit official transcripts and attendance records from prior high school

  • Recommendations from principal and teachers of prior high school

  • Personal interview with Saint Bonaventure Administration

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Admission Evaluation Process:

  • Academic performance history

  • Parent/student interview outcome

  • Applicant's eagerness to enroll

  • Availability of space within the school


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St. Bonaventure Admissions Calendar

  • October 1: Applications Open for 2027-2028 School Year

  • October 14: High School Information Night - 6pm 

  • November 18: Open House & Athletic Expo - 5:30

  • December 4: Northpole at Noon Shadow Day

    • This Shadow Day Experience is only avaialble to students who have submitted an online admissions application by December 2 and received a unique event code & wristband 

  • January 9: High School Placement Test Prep Course

  • January 23: High School Placement Test

  • February 1: Academic Scholarship Applications Open

  • March 5: Acceptance Notifications Sent

  • April 16: Priority Registration Deadline

Application Period for 2027-2028

  • Applications open on October 1, 2026

  • Preliminary Applications due on January 20, 2027

  • CEF 1 (Catholic Education Fund) ADLA Financial Aid opens November 2026

    • If you have any questions regrading financial aid, contact our Tuition Manager and Financial Aid office, Stephen Frantela at extension104, or via email.

Being a Catholic institution that operates without state funding, Saint Bonaventure High School operates on a tuition-dependent model, relying exclusively on tuition and associated fees to sustain its annual operational budget. Notably, the expense of providing education to a single student surpasses the prevailing tuition rate by approximately $1,300. To bridge this gap, Saint Bonaventure actively counts on the involvement of parents and volunteers to mitigate the disparity. While there exists no obligatory fundraising obligation, families are mandated to contribute 25 hours of service per year.

Tuition and Fees:

  • Tuition for 2026-27

    • $12,200 per student 

    • Monthly installments: $1016.67 over 12 months

  • Tuition Payment Management:

    • Managed by FACTS Tuition Management

    • 12-Month payment schedule starting in July

  • Additional Fees:

    • Admissions Application Fee: $100 (Non-Refundable)

    • Textbooks: $225-$275

    • Registration & Activity Fee: $900 (Non-Refundable)

    • Optional yearbook fee: $100

    • Spirit Pack Fee for Sports/Drama: Dependent on team/program

    • Uniforms: Available from Dennis Uniform or BSN Website on main page

  • Service Hours Requirement

    • Families are required to contribute 25 hours of service per year

    • Students are required to contribute 15 hours of service per year