St. John Paul Ii School vs. Falmouth Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
St. John Paul Ii School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
Falmouth Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
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Extracurriculars
Overview
St. John Paul II High School provides young people with a comprehensive program marked by academic excellence, wide opportunities, and sincere Catholic faith.
Serving students in grades 9-12, St. John Paul II High School's community of care and concern allows students to become their best selves.
Grades 712 independent day school located in Falmouth, MA, on Cape Cod
Challenging, college-preparatory curriculum with a strong emphasis on writing, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry
Small class sizes and close faculty mentorship foster meaningful academic engagement and personal growth
Vibrant arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs, encouraging students to explore a range of interests
An inclusive and welcoming community where students are known, valued, and supported
Grades Offered
5-12
7-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
No
No
Year Founded
2007
1977
Students Body
Total Students
367 students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
16%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
47
-
Grade 7 Students
65
32
Grade 8 Students
-
30
Grade 9 Students
75
20
Grade 10 Students
58
30
Grade 11 Students
70
23
Grade 12 Students
52
45
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
39 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
90%
70%
Average Class Size
15
12
Number of AP Classes
13
n/a
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:5
Average SAT score
1180
1316
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$11,830
$36,300
Tuition Notes
n/a
Bus costs are not included
% on Financial Aid
45%
50%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,300
$18,000
Acceptance Rate
94%
85%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Jennifer Canzano
Sarah Knowles
Admissions Associate
n/a
Olivia Riddiford
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
31
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Arts Across the Curriculum, Beekeeping, Ceramics, Chorus, Computer Programming, Creative Writing, Curling, Drama Class, Drama Productions, Drawing, Engineering, Farm and Garden Arts, Forensic Science, Jazz Band, Latin, Literary Magazine, Model U.N., Musical Theater, Orchestra/Strings, Painting, Peer Ambassadors, Photography, Recreational Games, School Newspaper, Senior Taught Electives, Stagecraft, Studio Art, Volunteering, Woodworking, Yearbook, Yoga