St. John Paul II Catholic High School
Established in 1996, St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school for students in grades 9-12.
St. John Paul II Catholic High School is the only Catholic parochial high school in the Tennessee Valley and greater Huntsville area.
The school functions under the sponsorship of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.
The school is a member in good standing of the National Catholic Educational Association, with accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The mission of St. John Paul II Catholic High School is to serve the families of our Catholic parishes and the wider community by providing a Catholic education in a caring environment that stresses academic excellence.
St. John Paul II Catholic High School is committed to developing the total person in body, mind, and spirit.
We pledge to teach the message of the Gospel and the Tradition, to form a school community of faith, to provide experiences of liturgy and prayer, and to guide students to loving service.
We will encourage, challenge, and support each student to learn enthusiastically, to lead honorably, and to live responsibly in our world.
Quick Stats (2022)
- Top Ranked AL School
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 334 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,100
- Acceptance rate: 99%
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John Paul II Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Dyslexia, Language-Based and Mild Learning Differences, PEPs
Year Founded
1996
Student Body
Total Students
334 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
11 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
Biology, Calculus A/B, Chemistry, English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Physics 1 and 2, U.S. Government, US History, World History
Average SAT score
1213
Average ACT score
27
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform)
(School uniform)
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,100
Tuition Notes
other applicable fees
% on Financial Aid
22%
Acceptance Rate
99%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Susan Page
Admissions Associate
Sharon Wieter
Sports
Total Sports Offered
14 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Campus Ministry, Culture Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Latin Club, Liturgical Choir, Math Team, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Pro-Life Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Council, TARC Rocket Team, Thespian Club
Art Club, Campus Ministry, Culture Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Latin Club, Liturgical Choir, Math Team, National Art Honor Society, National Honor Society, Pro-Life Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Council, TARC Rocket Team, Thespian Club
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School Notes
- Established in 1996, St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school for students in grades 9-12.
- St. John Paul II Catholic High School is the only Catholic parochial high school in the Tennessee Valley and greater Huntsville area.
- The school functions under the sponsorship of the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama.
- The school is a member in good standing of the National Catholic Educational Association, with accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- The mission of St. John Paul II Catholic High School is to serve the families of our Catholic parishes and the wider community by providing a Catholic education in a caring environment that stresses academic excellence.
- St. John Paul II Catholic High School is committed to developing the total person in body, mind, and spirit.
- We pledge to teach the message of the Gospel and the Tradition, to form a school community of faith, to provide experiences of liturgy and prayer, and to guide students to loving service.
- We will encourage, challenge, and support each student to learn enthusiastically, to lead honorably, and to live responsibly in our world.
Source: Verified school update
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