At Bishop McCort Catholic Academy, we seek to cultivate a Christ-centered learning environment where every child is given opportunities to excel. Our students thrive in a safe and nurturing environment where every child knows that first and foremost, they are a child of God.

Bishop McCort Catholic High School is a unique learning environment where intellectual curiosity is nurtured in a Christ-centered community that values not only academic and social development, but individual character and service to others.

Bishop McCort Catholic High School is an incorporated Catholic high school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, approximately 67 miles east of Pittsburgh. The success of the students in baccalaureate studies is one indicator of the quality of McCort’s academic program.

If you’ve attended an open house or come for a tour and decided that Bishop McCort is right for you, it’s time to apply! Our online application makes it easy to take the next step.

At Bishop McCort, we give students the opportunity to achieve not only in the classroom, but on the playing field. 21 varsity sports programs allow students to discover and develop their full athletic potential.

Bishop McCort Catholic Academy encompasses Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary and Bishop McCort Catholic High School. This partnership is not merely a change in name, but a union of two exceptional institutions, uniting in our commitment to excellence, faith, and tradition.

EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT McCort Teachers Enjoy… 4-Day School WeekTraditional School SettingExceptional Students & FamiliesFaith-Based Environment Job Openings

Johnstown Catholic, expanded and renewed, became Bishop McCort High School. Honored by the name change is the Bishop John J. McCort who started the Diocesan Catholic high schools.

At Bishop McCort, we honor the Second Vatican Council’s declaration that the Eucharist is the “source and summit of the Christian life.” Recognizing God as our source and ultimate goal, we gather as a school community to celebrate the Eucharist for various occasions, including school events, liturgical seasons, and special feasts.

the Diocese approved new bylaws, empowering a Board of Trustees to govern Bishop McCort Catholic High School, with certain powers retained by the Diocese. Comprised of volunteers from various backgrounds, including parents, community leaders, and representatives from the faith community, the Trustees oversee school operations.