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John Paul II Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

New Braunfels, TX

6720 FM 482, New Braunfels, TX 78132

Overall grade: A+

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

  • AClass size
  • B+College-going
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in New Braunfels
  • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic schools in Texas
  • Growing: enrollment up 27% since 2013–14

In New Braunfels, Texas, John Paul II Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 212 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher, smaller classes than 75% of Catholic high schools in Texas. Enrollment is up about 27% since 2013–14. The school is part of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. The school reports that about 81% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year. Texas has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
212
Teachers
24.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 109 girls, 103 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 81% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 75% of Catholic high schools in Texas (9 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 72% of Catholic high schools in Texas.
    • Compared with 32 Catholic high schools in Texas.

    Students by survey year

    167’13–14205’15–16208’17–18211’19–20205’21–22212’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2013–14.

    Students by grade

    961
    1058
    1150
    1243

    Student body

    White47%
    Hispanic or Latino39%
    Two or more races11%
    Asian1%
    Black1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Texas

    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 212 students, with 9 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. Texas has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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