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Pope John Paul II Catholic High School

  • LocationGreenville, NC
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 248 students
Official website

John Paul II Catholic High School in Greenville, North Carolina, holds a Mass for the whole school each week, which its calendar lists on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM. Students take Theology I through IV, one course in each of the four years, and each student must complete 20 Works of Mercy service hours every academic year. Daily Gospel reflection is part of the theology classes, and the school lists yearly spiritual retreats and a senior retreat.

Mass, confession, and adoration

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Mass 2

  • Wednesday9:30 AMJohn Paul II campus (the calendar gives no room) · Weekly school Mass as listed on the fall 2026 school calendar; the calendar entries end at 10:15 AM.
  • Thursday9:30 AMJohn Paul II campus (the calendar gives no room) · Mass for the JPII Feast Day, Thursday, October 22, 2026 (a one-time Mass).

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 13, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Calendar | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/studentsfamilies/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Wednesday, October 7 Mass 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM”
    The school calendar lists a school Mass on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM.
    “Mass for JPII Feast Day 9:30 AM”
    A Mass for the JPII Feast Day is listed for Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 9:30 AM.

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Catholic churches nearby

Map of Pope John Paul II Catholic High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Peter Catholic Church: 1.9 mi1ECU Newman Catholic Student Center: 2.0 mi2Spiritual Life, John Paul II Catholic High School: 0.0 miPope John Paul II Catholic High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Peter Catholic Church — 1.9 mi · 2700 East 4th Street, Greenville
  2. ECU Newman Catholic Student Center — 2.0 mi · 953 East 10th Street, Greenville

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

74 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearWeekly (Weekly Mass for the whole school (FAQ); the school calendar lists it on Wednesdays, 9:30 AM.)
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQs | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/about-us/faqs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology classes are taught each of the four (4) years at JPII. In addition, weekly Mass service is celebrated together as a school.”
      Theology is taught in all four years, and a weekly Mass is celebrated together as a school.
    2. Calendar | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/studentsfamilies/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Wednesday, October 7 Mass 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM”
      The school calendar lists a school Mass on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearSeasonally (Advent, Lent) or a few times a year (The FAQ says students may participate in confession.)
    Sources (1)
    1. FAQs | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/about-us/faqs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students of all backgrounds and beliefs are welcome at JPII, and may participate in confession and weekly Mass.”
      Students may take part in confession, with no frequency published.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A school Mass is published; the Director of Spiritual Life is a teacher.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Calendar | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/studentsfamilies/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Wednesday, October 7 Mass 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM”
      The school calendar lists a school Mass on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM.
    2. Faculty & Staff | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/about-us/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sylvia Tulis Director of Spiritual Life; Theology”
      Sylvia Tulis is listed as Director of Spiritual Life and teaches theology; no priest is listed in this role.
ATheology and curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Students who enter as freshmen must earn 4 theology credits. Theology I to IV are one course each year.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/academic-life/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “*Students who enter JPII as a freshman are required to have 4 credits of theology to graduate.”
      Students who enter as freshmen must earn four theology credits to graduate.
    2. FAQs | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/about-us/faqs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology classes are taught each of the four (4) years at JPII. In addition, weekly Mass service is celebrated together as a school.”
      Theology is taught in all four years, and a weekly Mass is celebrated together as a school.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Theology III covers Christian morality and ethics. Theology IV includes philosophical proofs of God's existence.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/academic-life/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fall Semester–Apologetics This course explores the scientific evidence for God as well as philosophical proofs of His existence”
      Theology IV includes philosophical proofs of God's existence, and Theology III covers Christian morality.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Yes (The curriculum's mission statement describes forming students of faith through the tradition and values of Catholic education.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/academic-life/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “As a Catholic high school, our community at John Paul II Catholic High School grows from the mission of Jesus Christ: to form men and women of faith, knowledge, and service in church and community through the tradition and values of Catholic education and faith.”
      The school's curriculum mission is to form students of faith through Catholic education.
CCampus culture: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture

68 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (Yearly spiritual retreats are listed and a senior retreat is on the calendar.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Spiritual Life | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass church service Yearly spiritual retreats Daily Gospel readings & reflections Theology classes every day, every year”
      The school lists weekly Mass, yearly spiritual retreats, daily Gospel reflections and daily theology classes.
    2. Calendar | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/studentsfamilies/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Senior Retreat 12:50 PM - 7:00 PM”
      A senior retreat is listed for Friday, October 9, 2026.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (Only one ministry staff member is listed: the Director of Spiritual Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/about-us/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Sylvia Tulis Director of Spiritual Life; Theology”
      Sylvia Tulis is listed as Director of Spiritual Life and teaches theology; no priest is listed in this role.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsOne (One Catholic student activity is listed (Rosary Making). FCA is an ecumenical Christian fellowship and is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rosary Making - Mrs. Tulis”
      Rosary Making is listed as a current student activity.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Theology classes include daily Gospel reflection, and the school holds a weekly Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Curriculum | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/academic-life/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students will read and reflect daily on the Gospel and classes may also consider the Sunday Gospel message in class.”
      Theology classes include daily reflection on the Gospel.
    2. Spiritual Life | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Weekly Mass church service Yearly spiritual retreats Daily Gospel readings & reflections Theology classes every day, every year”
      The school lists weekly Mass, yearly spiritual retreats, daily Gospel reflections and daily theology classes.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (20 service hours each academic year, about 80 over four years; the page does not restate the four-year total.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Service to Community Through Works of Mercy | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/spiritual-life/works-of-mercy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student is required to: complete 20 Works of Mercy hours each academic year”
      Each student must complete 20 Works of Mercy service hours each academic year.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (Theology III emphasizes the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/academic-life/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “This course emphasizes the Christian’s responsibility to serve the poor and vulnerable according to the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Theology III teaches Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (Service to Riley's Army is listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Riley's Army - Ms. Gilroy”
      Riley's Army is listed as a current student activity.
    2. Service to Community Through Works of Mercy | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/spiritual-life/works-of-mercy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Visit the sick (serving Hope Lodge, Ronald McDonald House, Riley’s Army etc.)”
      The school's Works of Mercy guidance names Riley's Army as a place to serve.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The school publishes a weekly Mass for the whole school.
    Sources (2)
    1. FAQs | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/about-us/faqs · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Theology classes are taught each of the four (4) years at JPII. In addition, weekly Mass service is celebrated together as a school.”
      Theology is taught in all four years, and a weekly Mass is celebrated together as a school.
    2. Calendar | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/studentsfamilies/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Wednesday, October 7 Mass 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM”
      The school calendar lists a school Mass on Wednesdays at 9:30 AM.
  • Students take theology in all four years, and Theology III teaches Catholic Social Teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/academic-life/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “*Students who enter JPII as a freshman are required to have 4 credits of theology to graduate.”
      Students who enter as freshmen must earn four theology credits to graduate.
      “This course emphasizes the Christian’s responsibility to serve the poor and vulnerable according to the seven principles of Catholic Social Teaching.”
      Theology III teaches Catholic Social Teaching.
  • Each student must complete 20 Works of Mercy service hours every academic year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Service to Community Through Works of Mercy | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/spiritual-life/works-of-mercy · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Each student is required to: complete 20 Works of Mercy hours each academic year”
      Each student must complete 20 Works of Mercy service hours each academic year.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life, John Paul II Catholic High School

  • Address: 2725 East 14th Street, Greenville, NC 27858
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Garden (on the school grounds)

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Source: jp2chs.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, jp2chs.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 9 location not published

Faith formation 2

  • Rosary Making
    Student activity led by the Director of Spiritual Life, listed on the Student Life page.
    jp2chs.com
  • Weekly rosary during Advent and Lent
    Weekly during Advent and Lent
    Listed on the Spiritual Life page.
    jp2chs.com

Clubs and groups 2

  • Girls for Christ
    Student activity listed on the Student Life page.
    jp2chs.com
  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
    A student group for athletes that the school lists; it is a Christian fellowship and is not counted as a Catholic group.
    jp2chs.com

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Mass Prep
    Tuesdays, 2:30 to 3:15 PM (school calendar)
    A Mass preparation session on the school calendar.
    jp2chs.com
  • Mass ministries (altar servers, lectors, choir)
    The Mass ministry interest form lists altar server, lector, and choir or instrument roles for students.
    jp2chs.com

Retreats 2

  • Senior Retreat
    Friday, October 9, 2026, 12:50 to 7:00 PM (school calendar)
    A retreat for seniors listed on the school calendar.
    jp2chs.com
  • Yearly spiritual retreats
    The Spiritual Life page lists yearly spiritual retreats.
    jp2chs.com

Service 1

  • Riley's Army
    A student activity listed by the school; the Works of Mercy page names Riley's Army as a place to serve.
    jp2chs.com, jp2chs.com

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Spiritual Life | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Weekly Mass church service Yearly spiritual retreats Daily Gospel readings & reflections Theology classes every day, every year”
    The school lists weekly Mass, yearly spiritual retreats, daily Gospel reflections and daily theology classes.
  2. Faculty & Staff | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/about-us/faculty-staff · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Sylvia Tulis Director of Spiritual Life; Theology”
    Sylvia Tulis is listed as Director of Spiritual Life and teaches theology; no priest is listed in this role.
  3. Contact Us | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/about-us/contact-us · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Academic Campus: 2725 East 14th Street Greenville, NC 27858”
    The academic campus is at 2725 East 14th Street, Greenville, NC 27858.
  4. Rosary Garden | John Paul II Catholic High Schooljp2chs.com/support/rosary-garden · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “a sacred space established on the grounds of John Paul II Catholic High School in Greenville, NC”
    The Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Garden is on the school grounds.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
43 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduates going to four-year colleges 75% of scoreThis measure counts for 75% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.10.0 to 1

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed. Federal data on private high schools is limited to these two measures.

Source: NCES Private School Survey (2023–24 school year)

School facts

TypeIndependent Catholic school
DioceseDiocese of Raleigh, NC
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)248
Students in grades 9–12248
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio10.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges72%
SettingCity

Source: NCES Private School Survey 23-24 public-use file (school year 2023–24). The college-going rate and student–teacher ratio feed Academic Excellence; nothing here changes the faith grades.

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Local Church

Diocese of Raleigh

The Most Reverend Luis Rafael Zarama, Bishop of Raleigh

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral

Source: dioceseofraleigh.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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Questions families ask

Is Pope John Paul II Catholic High School a Catholic high school?
Yes. Pope John Paul II Catholic High School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Raleigh.
What is Pope John Paul II Catholic High School’s Compass Score?
75 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Pope John Paul II Catholic High School?
Mass is listed at John Paul II campus (the calendar gives no room). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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