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John Paul II Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Avondale, AZ

3120 N 137 Ave, Avondale, AZ 85392

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A-Class size
  • BCollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 2 Catholic schools in Avondale

John Paul II Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school in Avondale, Arizona, for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. It has about 370 students and around 13 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Phoenix. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Arizona has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
370
Teachers
28 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 189 girls, 181 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 48% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 50% of Catholic high schools in Arizona (13 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 70% of Catholic high schools in Arizona.
    • Compared with 10 Catholic high schools in Arizona.

    Students by grade

    9105
    1099
    1194
    1272

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino68%
    White19%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian5%
    Black2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Help paying tuition in Arizona

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask John Paul II Catholic High School whether it takes part.

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    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about John Paul II Catholic High School

    What grades does John Paul II Catholic High School serve?

    John Paul II Catholic High School serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend John Paul II Catholic High School?

    About 370 students, with 13 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at John Paul II Catholic High School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Arizona has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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