St. John Paul II Catholic High School vs. Whitesburg Christian Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. John Paul II Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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Whitesburg Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
#1 Best Catholic High School in Alabama (Niche 2023)
#4 Best College-Prep Private High School in Alabama (Niche 2023)
#6 Best Private High School in Alabama (Niche 2023)
Established in 1996, St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school for students in grades 9-12.
"Students are passionate followers of Christ and well-trained servant leaders.".
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Language-Based and Mild Learning Differences, PEPs
n/a
Year Founded
1996
1999
Students Body
Total Students
358 students
577 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
89
Grade 1 Students
-
52
Grade 2 Students
-
41
Grade 3 Students
-
59
Grade 4 Students
-
44
Grade 5 Students
-
34
Grade 6 Students
-
44
Grade 7 Students
-
38
Grade 8 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
111
49
Grade 10 Students
89
34
Grade 11 Students
77
41
Grade 12 Students
81
16
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
43 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
n/a
Average Class Size
17
18
Number of AP Classes
11
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:13
Average SAT score
1213
n/a
Average ACT score
25
26
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform)
(School uniform)
Formal
(See our dress code details online at http://whitesburgchristianacademy.org/Uniform%20Info)
(See our dress code details online at http://whitesburgchristianacademy.org/Uniform%20Info)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$10,400
$5,950
Tuition Notes
Other applicable fees may apply.
Scholarships and financial aid opportunities available.
See the tuition details at http://whitesburgchristianacademy.org/clientimages/47834/Tuition%20&%20Fees%20Table%202014-15.pdf
% on Financial Aid
22%
2%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$2,500
Acceptance Rate
99%
n/a
Admissions Director
Denise Schovel
Lynn Lewis
Admissions Associate
Sharon Wieter
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
44
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Adoration, American Sign Language, Apologetics, Art Club, Campus Ministry, Catholic Relief Services, Chess Club, Color Guard, Culture Club, Dance Team, Debate Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, French Club, Future Business Leaders of America, Future Teachers of America, Gaming Club, Garden Club, Green Team, History Honor Society, Homecoming/Prom Committee, Investment Club, Karaoke Club, Latin Club, Latin Honor Society, Link Crew, Liturgical Choir, Liturgy Alive, Math Team, Men's Bible Study, Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Poetry Club, Pro-Life Club, Retreat Team, Spanish Club, Spanish Honor Society, Student Council, TARC Rocket Team, Technology Student Association, The Criminal Mind, Thespian Club, Women's Bible Study
Band, Clubs, NHS, NJHS