John Paul The Great Academy
Pope John Paul II Academy is a small, Catholic, college preparatory school that preserves and promotes the sacred traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked LA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 267 students
- Yearly Tuition: $5,800
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Rankings
John Paul The Great Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
267 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
10 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,000
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Ryan Verret
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