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Pope John Xxiii High School

Diocesan school · Grades 8–12

Sparta, NJ

28 Andover Rd, Sparta, NJ 07871

Overall grade: B-

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

  • BClass size
  • B+College-going
  • BYears serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest Catholic school in Sparta

Pope John Xxiii High School is a Catholic diocesan school in Sparta, New Jersey, for students from 8th grade through 12th grade. It has about 711 students and around 14 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Paterson. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 8–12
Students
711
Teachers
52.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 337 girls, 374 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 80% of Catholic high schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 35 Catholic high schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    664’19–20691’21–22711’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    8120
    9167
    10166
    11133
    12125

    Student body

    White87%
    Black5%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does Pope John Xxiii High School serve?

    Pope John Xxiii High School serves grades 8–12.

    How many students attend Pope John Xxiii High School?

    About 711 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Pope John Xxiii High School?

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