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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked MA School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 367 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,830
- Acceptance rate: 94%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. John Paul Ii School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
367 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
State avg.: 29%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
Average Class Size
15 students
Number of AP Courses
13 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Biology, AP Calculus AB, AP Capstone, AP Chemistry, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Government and Politics, AP Language and Composition, AP Literature, AP Physics, AP Research, AP Seminar, AP Statistics, AP United States History
Average SAT score
1180
(Out of 1600)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,830
% on Financial Aid
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,300
Acceptance Rate
94%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Mrs. Jennifer Canzano
Application URL
Endowment Size
$1 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
15 sports
Sports
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
- Mission Statement
- The school is a caring community that embodies the Gospel of Jesus Christand teaches the faith and practices of the Catholic Church. An educationalministry of the Diocese of Fall River, the school serves students and familiesof all faiths across Cape Cod, the Islands, and southeastern Massachusettswho seek distinctive co-educational elementary, middle, and high schoolCatholic education.Through strong relationships and worthy example, theschool recognizes students` gifts, develops their potential, and inspires theirpursuit of truth through faith and reason.
- Our school embraces the teaching of the Catholic Church, which recognizes parents as the primaryeducators of their children. As such, it is important to articulate the mission, philosophy, and vision of theschool so that parents can understand our approach and determine if the school best fits their family goals. Our school philosophy is based on five fundamental values.
- A Community of Care and Concern
- School culture and environment are premised on the idea that people learn best through relationships thatare positive, encouraging, respectful, and professional. Therefore, the school retains qualified faculty andstaff members capable of forming healthy relationships marked by mutual respect and shared goals.
- Full Personhood under God
- From Pre-Kindergarten through Grade Twelve, we know that our most important charge is the full humanformation of our students, who are created in the image and likeness of God. Such formation requires a program of intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social-emotional experiences that help students realize theirworth and the central role of God in their creation, lives, and destiny.
- Academic Excellence
- Students deserve both robust academic challenges and robust support to meet them. The school offers athoughtfully-developed curriculum based on the Catholic liberal arts tradition and inclusive of evolvingSTEAM approaches. When expectations are set high, and relationships of respect prevail, students tend tomeet those expectations. In equal measure, support and appropriate accommodations are provided forstudent success.
- Opportunities to Grow and Thrive
- The school`s philosophy of challenge and support is equally operative in the athletic, performance, artistic,and other co-curricular endeavors. Students are provided opportunities and encouraged to explore newdimensions of themselves in an environment designed for appropriate risk-taking and growth. We believein maximizing options and activities so that students are not "waiting in line" and as a result, more readilygrow through new endeavors.
- Spiritual Life and Christian Service
- The school program is rooted in the Catholic Faith. We strive to know, love, and serve God, as Jesustaught, through prayer, worship, and service. In order to educate the whole child truly and to live ourpilgrim journey on earth, developing habits of prayer, regular worship at Mass, and meaningful acts ofChristian service are of ultimate value. Through prayer, worship, and service, students develop theirspiritual dimension, actively engage with other persons in need, and prepare for their ultimate destiny.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mike Doyle, Medical Student, Class of 2013 -
- Katie St. Jean, Educator, Class of 2019 -
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. John Paul Ii School cost?
St. John Paul Ii School's tuition is approximately $11,830 for private students.
What schools are St. John Paul Ii School often compared to?
St. John Paul Ii School is often viewed alongside schools like Falmouth Academy by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. John Paul Ii School?
The acceptance rate of St. John Paul Ii School is 94%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
Who are famous alumni from St. John Paul Ii School?
St. John Paul Ii School famous alumni include: Mike Doyle, Medical Student, Class of 2013 and Katie St. Jean, Educator, Class of 2019.
What sports does St. John Paul Ii School offer?
St. John Paul Ii School offers 15 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Weightlifting. St. John Paul Ii School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is St. John Paul Ii School's ranking?
St. John Paul Ii School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees, Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for St. John Paul Ii School?
The application deadline for St. John Paul Ii School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 11/10/2023
Sending my three children to St John Paul II was the best investment I have made in their lives and the best money I have ever spent. This school will form your son or daughter into a responsible young adult ready for the challenges they will face in college and beyond. It's the best-kept secret on Cape Cod.
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