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Pope John Paul II High School

  • LocationRoyersford, PA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 742 students
Official website

Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, Pennsylvania, is a Catholic high school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Its published pages describe a school ministry office with a school chaplain, a Respect Life Club that attends March for Life events, Bible study and faith-sharing groups, and a four-credit theology graduation requirement.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Pope John Paul II High School, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSacred Heart Catholic Church: 1.3 mi1Saint Eleanor Church: 2.6 mi2Campus Ministry, Pope John Paul II High School: 0.1 miPope John Paul II High School (campus)N1 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Sacred Heart Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 838 Walnut Street, Royersford
  2. Saint Eleanor Church — 2.6 mi · 647 Locust Street, Collegeville

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.

N/ASacramental life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Sacramental life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearA few times a year (School-wide Liturgies and Masses are confirmed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditions | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/about/traditions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Faith is at the heart of life at PJP. Through school-wide Liturgies and Masses, and meaningful spiritual experiences like Kairos and Camp Caritas”
      The school holds school-wide Masses and spiritual experiences such as Kairos and Camp Caritas.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Confession offered to students during the school yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Father Anthony Albanese is listed as school chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Anthony Albanese School Chaplain”
      Father Anthony Albanese is listed as school chaplain.
N/ATheology and curriculum: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Theology and curriculum

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (The school profile lists 4.0 credits of theology as a graduation requirement.)
    Sources (1)
    1. School Profile | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/academics/profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4.0 credits Theology”
      Theology is a 4.0-credit graduation requirement.
  • 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.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in the program of studies or mission)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
BCampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

84 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 (Retreats are described for students of various grade levels.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Traditions | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/about/traditions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “retreats like Kairos and Friends in Faith”
      Kairos and Friends in Faith are listed as retreats.
    2. Curriculum | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “facilitating retreats for students of various grade levels at Pope John Paul II”
      Peer ministry students lead retreats for students of various grade levels.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Two professional staff are listed: the school chaplain and the Director of School Ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith Life | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Anthony Albanese School Chaplain”
      Father Anthony Albanese is listed as school chaplain.
      “Mr. Kevin Kozeniewski Director of School Ministry”
      Kevin Kozeniewski is listed as Director of School Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (The campus ministry page lists a Respect Life Club, Catholic Athletes for Christ, the Wojtyla Wilderness Club, Bible study, and the Ministry Team.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/faith/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Coordinate attendance at the Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg in October.”
      The Respect Life Club coordinates attendance at the Pennsylvania March for Life.
      “Catholic Athletes for Christ is a national group focused on serving Catholic athletes and spreading the Gospel through sports.”
      Catholic Athletes for Christ meets at the school.
      “the Wojtyla Wilderness Club follows in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II by taking students into nature to pray”
      The Wojtyla Wilderness Club takes students outdoors to pray.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayNot enough information: not found in official sources.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required service hoursNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Curriculum | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Disciple of Christ is the second of two required Theology courses for all 12th grade students that explores the Church’s social teaching.”
      A required 12th grade theology course explores Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/faith/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Coordinate attendance at the Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg in October.”
      The Respect Life Club coordinates attendance at the Pennsylvania March for Life.
      “Coordinate with a local Parish to attend the National March for Life in Washington, DC.”
      The Respect Life Club coordinates attendance at the National March for Life.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/faith/service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are encouraged to serve the elderly, homeless, children, and the disabled.”
      Christian service is directed to the elderly, homeless, children and people with disabilities.
      “They are encouraged to serve at soup kitchens, Catholic Social Services sites, nursing homes, and their own parish or church.”
      Students serve at soup kitchens and Catholic Social Services sites.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is a 4.0-credit graduation requirement, and a required 12th grade course covers Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (2)
    1. School Profile | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/academics/profile · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “4.0 credits Theology”
      Theology is a 4.0-credit graduation requirement.
    2. Curriculum | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Disciple of Christ is the second of two required Theology courses for all 12th grade students that explores the Church’s social teaching.”
      A required 12th grade theology course explores Catholic social teaching.
  • The Respect Life Club coordinates attendance at the Pennsylvania and National March for Life.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/faith/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Coordinate attendance at the Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg in October.”
      The Respect Life Club coordinates attendance at the Pennsylvania March for Life.
      “Coordinate with a local Parish to attend the National March for Life in Washington, DC.”
      The Respect Life Club coordinates attendance at the National March for Life.
  • Bible study, a Ministry Team, faith-sharing groups and a school chaplain are listed.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/faith/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “students are invited to strengthen their faith and grow in their understanding of Scripture through our Bible Study program”
      Bible study groups are offered to students.
      “Meets twice a month, immediately after school, as a whole group.”
      The Ministry Team meets twice a month after school.
      “Sophomore Faith Sharing Small Groups provide students with a space to grow together in faith and friendship.”
      Sophomore faith-sharing small groups meet weekly during lunch.
    2. Faith Life | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Father Anthony Albanese School Chaplain”
      Father Anthony Albanese is listed as school chaplain.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, Pope John Paul II High School

  • Address: 181 Rittenhouse Rd, Royersford, PA 19468
  • Distance from campus: 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: Campus Ministry Office

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Source: pjphs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, pjphs.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 0 off campus, 4 location not published

Clubs and groups 2

  • Catholic Athletes for ChristOn campus
    Monthly after school
    Meets monthly after school in the Campus Ministry Office.
    pjphs.org
  • Respect Life Club
    Coordinates an awareness campaign, prayer opportunities, a Giving Tree collection, and attendance at the Pennsylvania and National March for Life.
    pjphs.org, pjphs.org

Faith formation 1

  • Wojtyla Wilderness Club
    Takes students into nature to pray, meeting monthly from September to November and again from March to May.
    pjphs.org

Retreats 1

  • Kairos and Camp Caritas
    Spiritual experiences listed among the school's faith traditions.
    pjphs.org, pjphs.org

Service 1

  • Christian Service Hours program
    Students serve the elderly, homeless, children and people with disabilities, and write a reflection essay.
    pjphs.org, pjphs.org

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 (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/faith/ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Campus Ministry at Pope John Paul II High School provide students with opportunities to live out their faith through prayer, service, and community.”
    Campus Ministry offers prayer, service and community opportunities.
    “Catholic Athletes for Christ is a national group focused on serving Catholic athletes and spreading the Gospel through sports.”
    Catholic Athletes for Christ meets at the school.
  2. Faith Life | Pope John Paul II High Schoolpjphs.org/faith · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mr. Kevin Kozeniewski Director of School Ministry”
    Kevin Kozeniewski is listed as Director of School Ministry.
    “Pope John Paul II High School, 181 Rittenhouse Rd, Royersford, PA 19468”
    The school's published address.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: 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.
67 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.93%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.17.7 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseArchdiocese of Philadelphia, PA
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)742
Students in grades 9–12742
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio17.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges93%
SettingSuburb

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

Archdiocese of Philadelphia

The Most Reverend Nelson J. Pérez, Archbishop of Philadelphia

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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