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St. John Paul II Catholic High School

  • LocationTallahassee, FL
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 9–12 · 192 students
Official website

St. John Paul II Catholic High School is a college-preparatory Catholic school in Tallahassee, Florida, in the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Its mission lists weekly Mass, daily prayer and retreats, and its October 2026 calendar lists Masses and student prayer before school. Theology is guided by the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and students must complete 50 service hours by the end of senior year.

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 (The mission page lists weekly Mass among the school's offerings, and the school calendar lists Masses on several Wednesdays in October 2026.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Mission & The JPII Path | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/about/mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We offer opportunities for prayer, reflection, and worship, including daily prayer, weekly Mass, and retreats, allowing students to encounter Christ in a personal way and develop a strong spiritual foundation.”
      The school's mission page lists daily prayer, weekly Mass and retreats among its offerings.
    2. Keep up with the current events at SJPIICHS! | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass + Eucharistic Procession”
      The October 2026 school calendar lists Masses, including a Mass with a Eucharistic procession on October 22, and other Mass dates.
  • 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.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (The October 2026 calendar lists one adoration event during theology classes (October 2).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Keep up with the current events at SJPIICHS! | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Adoration (During Theology Classes)”
      The October 2026 calendar lists an adoration event during theology classes on October 2.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Mass is listed.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission & The JPII Path | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/about/mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We offer opportunities for prayer, reflection, and worship, including daily prayer, weekly Mass, and retreats, allowing students to encounter Christ in a personal way and develop a strong spiritual foundation.”
      The school's mission page lists daily prayer, weekly Mass and retreats among its offerings.
      “Students are trained as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to assist the priest at Mass.”
      Students are trained to assist the priest at Mass.
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.

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Years of theology or religion requiredNot 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.
    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.
  • 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 page describes faith in the mathematics and science departments and in the mission of the school.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Academia at SJPII | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Rooted in Catholic values, our teachers encourage students to see the order and harmony in God’s creation through the study of mathematics”
      The mathematics department describes its teaching as rooted in Catholic values.
    2. Our Mission & The JPII Path | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/about/mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Our Catholic identity is present in every aspect of school life.”
      The school states its Catholic identity is present in every aspect of school life.
N/ACampus culture: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture

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.
    RetreatsRetreats for some grades (The mission page says the school offers retreats.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission & The JPII Path | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/about/mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We offer opportunities for prayer, reflection, and worship, including daily prayer, weekly Mass, and retreats, allowing students to encounter Christ in a personal way and develop a strong spiritual foundation.”
      The school's mission page lists daily prayer, weekly Mass and retreats among its offerings.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus ministry staffNot 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-based student groups or clubsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes (The mission page lists daily prayer and the student-life page says faith is lived daily through prayer.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Our Mission & The JPII Path | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/about/mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We offer opportunities for prayer, reflection, and worship, including daily prayer, weekly Mass, and retreats, allowing students to encounter Christ in a personal way and develop a strong spiritual foundation.”
      The school's mission page lists daily prayer, weekly Mass and retreats among its offerings.
    2. Life at JPII | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Faith at JPII is lived daily through prayer, service, and a commitment to grow in relationship with Christ and one another.”
      The school says faith is lived daily through prayer.
N/AService and Catholic social teaching: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Service and Catholic social teaching

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

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required service hours40 or more hours over four years (The graduation requirement is 50 service hours in total, which is above the 40-hour threshold.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academia at SJPII | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “SJPII students must complete a minimum of 50 service hours within the community (12.5 hours per academic year) at the end of their senior year.”
      Students must complete 50 service hours by the end of senior year.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesNot 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.
    Pro-life engagement (club, March for Life, or similar)Not 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.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Not enough information: not found in official sources.

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

Strengths

  • The mission page lists weekly Mass, daily prayer and retreats among the school's offerings.
    Sources (1)
    1. Our Mission & The JPII Path | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/about/mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We offer opportunities for prayer, reflection, and worship, including daily prayer, weekly Mass, and retreats, allowing students to encounter Christ in a personal way and develop a strong spiritual foundation.”
      The school's mission page lists daily prayer, weekly Mass and retreats among its offerings.
  • The school calendar lists Masses and student prayer gatherings for October 2026.
    Sources (1)
    1. Keep up with the current events at SJPIICHS! | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/calendar · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Mass + Eucharistic Procession”
      The October 2026 school calendar lists Masses, including a Mass with a Eucharistic procession on October 22, and other Mass dates.
      “Meet at Mary to Pray a Decade of the Rosary”
      The October 2026 calendar lists a student Rosary gathering at 7:45 am on Tuesdays.
      “Meet at Mary for the Divine Mercy Chaplet”
      The October 2026 calendar lists a Divine Mercy Chaplet gathering at 7:45 am on Thursdays.
  • Students must complete 50 service hours by the end of senior year, which is above the 40-hour level this guide uses.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academia at SJPII | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/academics/curriculum · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “SJPII students must complete a minimum of 50 service hours within the community (12.5 hours per academic year) at the end of their senior year.”
      Students must complete 50 service hours by the end of senior year.

Concerns

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Campus ministry home

St. John Paul II Catholic High School (school chapel)

  • Address: 5100 Terrebone Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32311
  • Location: On campus

Source: ptdiocese.org, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

10 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 10 location not published

Faith formation 4

  • Rosary gathering (Meet at Mary)
    Tuesdays at 7:45 AM on the October 2026 calendar (Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27)
    A student prayer gathering to pray a decade of the Rosary.
    sjpiichs.org
  • Divine Mercy Chaplet (Meet at Mary)
    Thursdays at 7:45 AM on the October 2026 calendar (Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29)
    A student prayer gathering to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
    sjpiichs.org
  • Adoration during theology classes
    October 2, 2026 (calendar)
    An adoration event listed on the calendar during theology classes.
    sjpiichs.org
  • Parents in Prayer
    A group of parents who pray for students, families, faculty and staff. It returns for 2026-2027; meeting times are not yet posted.
    sjpiichs.org

Clubs and groups 5

  • Kindness Club
    A student club listed on the clubs page.
    sjpiichs.org
  • Men of Virtue
    A student club listed on the clubs page.
    sjpiichs.org
  • The Squirettes of Mary
    A student club listed on the clubs page.
    sjpiichs.org
  • Hearts in Action
    A student club listed on the clubs page.
    sjpiichs.org
  • Key Club
    A student club listed on the clubs page.
    sjpiichs.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • School Mass
    Dates listed on the October 2026 calendar (Oct. 7, 14, 22 and 28)
    Masses on the school calendar, with students trained as Communion ministers and lectors who assist the priest.
    sjpiichs.org, sjpiichs.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. Our Mission & The JPII Path | St. John Paul II Catholic High Schoolsjpiichs.org/about/mission · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “We offer opportunities for prayer, reflection, and worship, including daily prayer, weekly Mass, and retreats, allowing students to encounter Christ in a personal way and develop a strong spiritual foundation.”
    The school's mission page lists daily prayer, weekly Mass and retreats among its offerings.
    “Our Catholic identity is present in every aspect of school life.”
    The school states its Catholic identity is present in every aspect of school life.
  2. School Finder | Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahasseeptdiocese.org/schoolfinder · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “5100 Terrebone Dr., Tallahassee, FL, 32311 Phone: (850) 201-5744”
    The school's diocesan listing gives its address and main phone number.

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Academic Excellence

FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
28 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.65%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.11.0 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

TypeDiocesan school
DioceseDiocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)192
Students in grades 9–12192
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio11.0 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges65%
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 Pensacola-Tallahassee

The Most Reverend William Wack, Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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