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Pope John Paul II Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 8–12

Slidell, LA

1901 Jaguar Dr, Slidell, LA 70461

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • The smallest classes of any Catholic school in Slidell
  • The largest Catholic school in Slidell
  • 93% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Slidell since at least 2011

Pope John Paul II Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school in Slidell, Louisiana, for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. It has about 357 students and around 14 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 13% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The school reports that about 93% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 8–12
Students
357
Teachers
25.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 189 girls, 168 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 93% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Catholic high schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 27 Catholic high schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    315’11–12294’13–14343’15–16325’17–18334’19–20346’21–22357’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    866
    976
    1086
    1174
    1255

    Student body

    White81%
    Black7%
    Two or more races6%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian3%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

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

    What grades does Pope John Paul II Catholic High School serve?

    Pope John Paul II Catholic High School serves grades 8–12.

    How many students attend Pope John Paul II Catholic High School?

    About 357 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

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

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

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