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Catholic high school

St. John Paul II Academy

  • LocationBoca Raton, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 581 students
Official website

Saint John Paul II Academy is a Catholic, Lasallian college preparatory high school in Boca Raton, Florida, in the Diocese of Palm Beach. The 2025-26 chapel schedule lists a Mass on Wednesdays, students are expected to attend liturgies, and theology is required in all four years. Students complete 25 service hours each year, and every grade has a retreat.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 1

  • Wednesday7:00 AMChapel (Room 100) · 2025-26 school year chapel schedule, 'on most weeks'.

Adoration 1

  • Friday2:35 PM–3:15 PMChapel (Room 100) · During Advent and Lent, 2025-26 chapel schedule.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Liturgical Life - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/liturgical-life.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Wednesday: The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 7:00 AM”
    The Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays at 7:00 AM in the chapel (2025-26 schedule).
    “Adoration: Fridays during Advent and Lent”
    Adoration is offered on Fridays during Advent and Lent (2025-26 chapel schedule).

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.

DSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

47 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • 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 (All students are expected to attend the school's liturgical celebrations. The Wednesday 7:00 AM chapel Mass is optional, not an all-school Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgical Life - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/liturgical-life.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students are expected to attend and participate respectfully in prayer services and liturgical celebrations”
      All students are expected to attend liturgical celebrations.
  • 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 Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation are listed as part of the campus ministry program, with no published confession times.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith & Service - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation”
      Campus ministry lists the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation among its programs.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The 2025-26 chapel schedule lists adoration on Fridays during Advent and Lent only.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Liturgical Life - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/liturgical-life.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Adoration: Fridays during Advent and Lent”
      Adoration is offered on Fridays during Advent and Lent (2025-26 chapel schedule).
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (A Mass is published.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Liturgical Life - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/liturgical-life.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Wednesday: The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 7:00 AM”
      The Mass is celebrated on Wednesdays at 7:00 AM in the chapel (2025-26 schedule).
    2. Faculty & Staff - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/about/faculty-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Smith, Colin | Director of Mission and Ministry”
      Colin Smith is listed as Director of Mission and Ministry.
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 (The theology department's graduation requirement is four years of theology, with a theology course each year (0.5 credit per semester course). Four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027, Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/editoruploads/files/SJPII%20course%20Catalog%202026-2027(1).pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Four years of Theology”
      The theology department requires four years of theology for graduation.
    2. Requirements for Graduation - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/academics/requirements-for-graduation.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Senior Year (Class of 2027) Religious Studies IV”
      Religious Studies IV is part of the senior year track.
  • 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 (Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church / Ethics is a required grade 11 theology course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027, Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/editoruploads/files/SJPII%20course%20Catalog%202026-2027(1).pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CHURCH / ETHICS SJPII: 6616-S Prerequisite: None Note: Required”
      Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church / Ethics is a required grade 11 course.
  • 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 mission and philosophy page says the school forms students in the Catholic faith and that its life is centered on the teaching of Christ. The page does not use the phrase 'across the curriculum'.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission & Philosophy - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/about/mission.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Saint John Paul II Academy fulfills its mission to form students in the Catholic faith using the Gospel as its guide.”
      The school's mission is to form students in the Catholic faith.
      “The life of the school is centered on the teaching of Christ”
      The life of the school is centered on the teaching of Christ.
ACampus culture: 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.

Campus culture

90 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Freshmen, sophomores and juniors have full-class retreats, and seniors complete a retreat (Kairos or another).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Full-Class Retreats”
      Freshmen, sophomores and juniors have full-class retreats.
      “Senior Kairos Retreat Program”
      Seniors have a Kairos retreat program.
    2. Retreat Program - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/retreat-program.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must complete a retreat during their time at SJPII.”
      Every student must complete a retreat during high school.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One staff member is listed as Director of Mission and Ministry. The count could be two.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faculty & Staff - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/about/faculty-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Smith, Colin | Director of Mission and Ministry”
      Colin Smith is listed as Director of Mission and Ministry.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Athletes in Christ, Rosary Squad and Lasallian Youth are listed on the clubs and organizations page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/student-life/clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Athletes in Christ is a faith-based club”
      Athletes in Christ is a faith-based student club.
      “Meet in the Chapel every day after school ends to pray together.”
      The Rosary Squad meets in the chapel to pray after school.
      “Lasallian Youth is a student-led club committed to living out the five core principles of Lasallian education”
      Lasallian Youth is a student-led club that runs service projects and shares the faith.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (Prayers are offered at the start of every day and class, and the chapel is open daily from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Prayers Offered at the Start of Every Day and Class”
      Campus ministry lists prayers offered at the start of every day and class.
    2. Liturgical Life - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/liturgical-life.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Our Chapel is open daily from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for students, families, and visitors”
      The chapel is open daily from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM for prayer.
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 (25 service hours are required each year for graduation, which totals 100 hours over four years.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Program - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/christianservice.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete 25 service hours each year to meet graduation and Florida Bright Futures requirements.”
      Students must complete 25 service hours each year for graduation.
      “At least 6 hours must be direct service to the poor or marginalized”
      At least 6 of the required service hours must be direct service to the poor or marginalized.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The required grade 11 theology course, Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church / Ethics, covers the origin and development of Catholic social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027, Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/editoruploads/files/SJPII%20course%20Catalog%202026-2027(1).pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “This course examines the origin and development of Catholic social teaching as the Church’s body of official doctrines in regard to human relations.”
      The required Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church / Ethics course examines Catholic social teaching.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Yes (The Respect Life Club participates in the national March for Life in Washington, D.C.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/student-life/clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “participate in civic efforts to promote greater justice and compassion including the national March for Life in Washington, D.C.”
      The Respect Life Club participates in the national March for Life in Washington, D.C.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes (At least 6 required service hours must be direct service to the poor or marginalized. Lasallian Youth lists service projects and concern for social justice.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Christian Service Program - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/christianservice.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “At least 6 hours must be direct service to the poor or marginalized”
      At least 6 of the required service hours must be direct service to the poor or marginalized.
    2. Clubs & Organizations - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/student-life/clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Lasallian Youth is a student-led club committed to living out the five core principles of Lasallian education”
      Lasallian Youth is a student-led club that runs service projects and shares the faith.

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

Strengths

  • Theology is required in all four years, and a required grade 11 course covers Catholic social teaching.
    Sources (1)
    1. Course Catalog 2026-2027, Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/editoruploads/files/SJPII%20course%20Catalog%202026-2027(1).pdf · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “THEOLOGY DEPARTMENT GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Four years of Theology”
      The theology department requires four years of theology for graduation.
      “This course examines the origin and development of Catholic social teaching as the Church’s body of official doctrines in regard to human relations.”
      The required Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church / Ethics course examines Catholic social teaching.
  • Every grade has a retreat: full-class retreats for freshmen, sophomores and juniors, and a Kairos retreat program for seniors.
    Sources (2)
    1. Faith & Service - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Full-Class Retreats”
      Freshmen, sophomores and juniors have full-class retreats.
      “Senior Kairos Retreat Program”
      Seniors have a Kairos retreat program.
    2. Retreat Program - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/retreat-program.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All students must complete a retreat during their time at SJPII.”
      Every student must complete a retreat during high school.
  • Several faith-based student groups are listed, including Athletes in Christ, Rosary Squad and Lasallian Youth.
    Sources (1)
    1. Clubs & Organizations - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/student-life/clubs-organizations.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Athletes in Christ is a faith-based club”
      Athletes in Christ is a faith-based student club.
      “Meet in the Chapel every day after school ends to pray together.”
      The Rosary Squad meets in the chapel to pray after school.
      “Lasallian Youth is a student-led club committed to living out the five core principles of Lasallian education”
      Lasallian Youth is a student-led club that runs service projects and shares the faith.
  • Students must complete 25 service hours each year, including at least 6 hours of direct service to the poor or marginalized.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service Program - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/christianservice.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students must complete 25 service hours each year to meet graduation and Florida Bright Futures requirements.”
      Students must complete 25 service hours each year for graduation.
      “At least 6 hours must be direct service to the poor or marginalized”
      At least 6 of the required service hours must be direct service to the poor or marginalized.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry and the Chapel, Saint John Paul II Academy

  • Address: 4001 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Room 100)

Source: sjpii.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026, sjpii.net, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 2 off campus, 6 location not published

Retreats 2

  • Kairos retreatOff campus
    Four-day retreat; 2026-27 dates listed for senior year
    The senior Kairos retreat, held at Our Lady of Florida Retreat Center.
    sjpii.net, sjpii.net
  • Underclassmen retreat daysOff campus
    Full-day retreats for freshmen and sophomores
    Retreat days held at the Mercy Center of Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Parish, with students bused from school.
    sjpii.net

Faith formation 2

  • Rosary SquadOn campus
    Every day after school (Rosary Tuesday and Wednesday; Divine Mercy Chaplet Monday, Thursday and Friday)
    A student group that meets in the chapel to pray together.
    sjpii.net
  • Fourth Day Meetings (Kairos alumni)On campus
    Once a month following the September Kairos
    Meetings on campus for everyone who has attended a Kairos retreat.
    sjpii.net

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Wednesday Mass in the chapelOn campus
    Wednesdays at 7:00 AM (2025-26 schedule)
    The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass celebrated in the chapel.
    sjpii.net
  • Music Ensemble (school Mass music)
    The ensemble assists with liturgical music for the school's Masses.
    sjpii.net

Clubs and groups 2

  • Athletes in Christ
    A faith-based club for student-athletes that offers prayer, reflection, service and fellowship.
    sjpii.net
  • Lasallian Youth
    A student-led club that carries out service projects, celebrates the Lasallian charism and shares the faith.
    sjpii.net

Service 3

  • Respect Life Club
    Raises awareness of the dignity of human life and takes part in civic efforts, including the national March for Life in Washington, D.C.
    sjpii.net
  • Happy Hearts Club
    A student-led service club that serves the community through fundraising and service.
    sjpii.net
  • Christian Service Program
    25 hours each year
    Required service with at least 6 hours of direct service to the poor or marginalized each year.
    sjpii.net, sjpii.net

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. Faith & Service - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “All-School & Class Liturgies & Prayer Services”
    Campus ministry lists all-school and class liturgies and prayer services.
  2. Faculty & Staff - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/about/faculty-staff.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Smith, Colin | Director of Mission and Ministry”
    Colin Smith is listed as Director of Mission and Ministry.
  3. Liturgical Life - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/faith-service/liturgical-life.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Located in the southeast corner of the academic wing (Room 100)”
    The chapel is in the southeast corner of the academic wing, Room 100.
  4. Location - Saint John Paul II Academysjpii.net/about/location.cfm · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “4001 North Military Trail”
    The school is located at 4001 North Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: 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.
82 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.99%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.15.7 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
DioceseDiocese of Palm Beach, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)581
Students in grades 9–12581
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio15.7 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges99%
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.

Local Church

Diocese of Palm Beach

The Most Reverend Manuel de Jesús Rodríguez, Bishop of Palm Beach

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Ignatius Loyola

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

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Questions families ask

Is St. John Paul II Academy a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. John Paul II Academy is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Palm Beach.
What is St. John Paul II Academy’s Compass Score?
84 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at St. John Paul II Academy?
Mass is listed at Chapel (Room 100). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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