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St. John Paul II Catholic High School

Diocesan school · Grades 9–12

Tallahassee, FL

5100 Terrebonne Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32311

Overall grade: A+

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

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

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Florida
  • Growing: enrollment up 61% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Tallahassee since at least 2011

In Tallahassee, Florida, St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 192 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 85% of Catholic high schools in Florida. Enrollment is up about 61% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. The school reports that about 65% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Florida has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
192
Teachers
17.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
11
Boys and girls
Coed · 78 girls, 114 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 65% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic high schools in Florida (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 94% of Catholic high schools in Florida.
    • Compared with 33 Catholic high schools in Florida.

    Students by survey year

    119’11–12174’13–14169’15–16169’17–18159’19–20190’21–22192’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    944
    1051
    1151
    1246

    Student body

    White45%
    Black25%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Florida

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

    What grades does St. John Paul II Catholic High School serve?

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

    How many students attend St. John Paul II Catholic High School?

    About 192 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

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

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

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