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Catholic high school

St. John Neumann Regional Academy

  • LocationWilliamsport, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades PK–12 · 205 students
Official website

St. John Neumann Regional Academy is a Catholic school for Pre-K through grade 12 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Its high school campus at 901 Penn Street serves grades 9 through 12, with a chaplain who is a parish pastor, a daily religion and theology class, an annual retreat held off campus, and required service hours by grade. Confession is described for Advent and Lent, and adoration for the school year; the pages give different frequencies for school Mass.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of St. John Neumann Regional Academy, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miSt. Boniface Catholic Church: 0.0 mi1St. Ann Parish: 1.5 mi2High School Chapel, Saint John Neumann Regional Academy: 1.0 miSt. John Neumann Regional Academy (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. St. Boniface Catholic Church — 0.0 mi · 326 Washington Boulevard, Williamsport
  2. St. Ann Parish — 1.5 mi · 1220 Northway Road, Williamsport

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

71 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The 2026-27 handbook says monthly school-wide Eucharist celebrations; the website says weekly (religious formation page) and bi-weekly (school page). Conflict recorded in the research notes; recorded at the level every page supports.)
    Sources (3)
    1. 2026-2027 Handbook for Students & Parents | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/_files/ugd/78ca6f_830827763a9241c8909e6a9b91f4fdf6.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are to participate in sacramental celebrations, especially monthly school-wide celebrations of the Eucharist and seasonal celebrations of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      The 2026-2027 handbook states monthly school-wide Eucharist celebrations and seasonal Reconciliation.
    2. Religious Formation | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/religious-formation-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students attend weekly Mass, celebrated either at St. Boniface Church or in our High School Chapel.”
      The religious formation page says students attend weekly Mass at St. Boniface Church or the high school chapel.
    3. Our School | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/our-school-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated bi-weekly at our High School Chapel, with Academy-wide Masses celebrated at Saint Boniface.”
      The school page says Mass is celebrated bi-weekly at the high school chapel, with Academy-wide Masses at Saint Boniface.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Formation | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/religious-formation-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent”
      The Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered during Advent and Lent.
    2. 2026-2027 Handbook for Students & Parents | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/_files/ugd/78ca6f_830827763a9241c8909e6a9b91f4fdf6.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are to participate in sacramental celebrations, especially monthly school-wide celebrations of the Eucharist and seasonal celebrations of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      The 2026-2027 handbook states monthly school-wide Eucharist celebrations and seasonal Reconciliation.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Adoration is offered during the school year.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Formation | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/religious-formation-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Opportunities for Eucharistic Adoration and rosary prayer throughout the school year”
      Eucharistic adoration opportunities are offered during the school year.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Formation | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/religious-formation-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father David Bechtel, Pastor of Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, serves as our school Chaplain.”
      Father David Bechtel is named as the school's chaplain.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The 2026-27 handbook requires theology completion every year of high school (4 credits in the graduation list).)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Handbook for Students & Parents | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/_files/ugd/78ca6f_830827763a9241c8909e6a9b91f4fdf6.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This includes the successful completion of the prescribed course in Theology for every student each year.”
      Graduation requires completing the prescribed theology course every year.
      “Graduation from St. John Neumann Regional Academy requires satisfactory completion of no less than twenty-seven credits of planned courses in acceptable sequences during grades nine through twelve.”
      Graduation requirements apply to grades nine through twelve.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (High school religion study includes Christian morality.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Formation | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/religious-formation-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “At the high school level, students deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith through focused study of Church history, Theology, and Christian morality.”
      High school religion study includes Christian morality.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (An annual retreat is required for grades 6 to 12, which includes grades 9 to 12.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Formation | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/religious-formation-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students in Grades 6–12 participate in an annual religious retreat held off campus.”
      Students in grades 6 to 12 take part in an annual religious retreat held off campus.
    2. 2026-2027 Handbook for Students & Parents | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/_files/ugd/78ca6f_830827763a9241c8909e6a9b91f4fdf6.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Annual Retreats are required of all students as an integral part of their religious formation.”
      The handbook requires annual retreats of all students.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Our School | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/our-school-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Prayer will begin and end every day and be present in virtually every class and school activity.”
      The school states that prayer begins and ends each day.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (Required service hours by grade are 30, 35, 40 and 45, which total 150 over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Handbook for Students & Parents | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/_files/ugd/78ca6f_830827763a9241c8909e6a9b91f4fdf6.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “9th Grade 30 Hours”
      Ninth-grade students must complete 30 service hours.
      “10th Grade 35 Hours”
      Tenth-grade students must complete 35 service hours.
      “11 Grade 40 Hours”
      Eleventh-grade students must complete 40 service hours.
      “12th Grade 45 Hours”
      Twelfth-grade students must complete 45 service hours.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • Theology is required every year of high school, and the school has a daily religion and theology class.
    Sources (3)
    1. 2026-2027 Handbook for Students & Parents | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/_files/ugd/78ca6f_830827763a9241c8909e6a9b91f4fdf6.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This includes the successful completion of the prescribed course in Theology for every student each year.”
      Graduation requires completing the prescribed theology course every year.
    2. Our School | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/our-school-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students learn the Catholic faith through their daily classes”
      The school says students learn the Catholic faith through their daily classes.
    3. Religious Formation | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/religious-formation-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology is taught daily and includes historical studies, reflective journaling, and biblical explorations.”
      Theology is taught daily in the school.
  • A named priest, a parish pastor, serves as the school's chaplain.
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Formation | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/religious-formation-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Father David Bechtel, Pastor of Saint Joseph the Worker Parish, serves as our school Chaplain.”
      Father David Bechtel is named as the school's chaplain.
  • Required service hours total 150 over four years (30, 35, 40 and 45 by grade).
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Handbook for Students & Parents | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/_files/ugd/78ca6f_830827763a9241c8909e6a9b91f4fdf6.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “9th Grade 30 Hours”
      Ninth-grade students must complete 30 service hours.
      “10th Grade 35 Hours”
      Tenth-grade students must complete 35 service hours.
      “11 Grade 40 Hours”
      Eleventh-grade students must complete 40 service hours.
      “12th Grade 45 Hours”
      Twelfth-grade students must complete 45 service hours.
  • An annual religious retreat is required for all students, including grades 9 to 12.
    Sources (2)
    1. Religious Formation | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/religious-formation-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students in Grades 6–12 participate in an annual religious retreat held off campus.”
      Students in grades 6 to 12 take part in an annual religious retreat held off campus.
    2. 2026-2027 Handbook for Students & Parents | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/_files/ugd/78ca6f_830827763a9241c8909e6a9b91f4fdf6.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Annual Retreats are required of all students as an integral part of their religious formation.”
      The handbook requires annual retreats of all students.

Concerns

  • The school's pages describe school Mass as weekly, bi-weekly and monthly; the frequency is not settled.
    Sources (3)
    1. Religious Formation | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/religious-formation-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students attend weekly Mass, celebrated either at St. Boniface Church or in our High School Chapel.”
      The religious formation page says students attend weekly Mass at St. Boniface Church or the high school chapel.
    2. Our School | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/our-school-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass is celebrated bi-weekly at our High School Chapel, with Academy-wide Masses celebrated at Saint Boniface.”
      The school page says Mass is celebrated bi-weekly at the high school chapel, with Academy-wide Masses at Saint Boniface.
    3. 2026-2027 Handbook for Students & Parents | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/_files/ugd/78ca6f_830827763a9241c8909e6a9b91f4fdf6.pdf · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are to participate in sacramental celebrations, especially monthly school-wide celebrations of the Eucharist and seasonal celebrations of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.”
      The 2026-2027 handbook states monthly school-wide Eucharist celebrations and seasonal Reconciliation.
  • The school describes promoting pro-life teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our School | St. John Neumann Regional Academysjnra.org/our-school-h · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “An age-appropriate promotion of the Church's pro-life teachings, which distinguish us from the popular culture.”
      The school says it promotes the Church's pro-life teachings at an age-appropriate level.

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Campus ministry home

High School Chapel, Saint John Neumann Regional Academy

  • Address: 901 Penn Street, Williamsport, PA 17701
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: sjnra.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026, sjnra.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

7 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 1

  • Annual religious retreatOff campus
    Annually, grades 6 to 12
    A themed religious retreat held off campus each year, which students in grades 6 to 12 attend.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Choir
    Students sing at weekly Masses and special school events.

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • School Masses
    Students attend school Masses at the High School Chapel or St. Boniface Church. The pages describe the frequency differently (see research notes).
  • Sacrament of Reconciliation (Advent and Lent)
    During Advent and Lent
    Penance services offered during the seasons of Advent and Lent.
  • Eucharistic adoration and rosary prayer
    Throughout the school year
    Opportunities for Eucharistic adoration and rosary prayer.

Service 2

  • Required service hours
    Each school year; 30 to 45 hours by grade
    Service hours required by grade: 30 (9th), 35 (10th), 40 (11th) and 45 (12th).
  • Key Club
    A student-led service organization focused on leadership and community involvement.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
67 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.3 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Scranton, PA
GradesPK–12
Students (all grades)205
Students in grades 9–1252
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.3 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges85%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

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Local Church

Diocese of Scranton

The Most Reverend Joseph C. Bambera, Bishop of Scranton

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: dioceseofscranton.org, dioceseofscranton.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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