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St. John Paul II High School

  • LocationWindsor, CO
  • Type and sizeIndependent Catholic school · Grades 9–12 · 46 students
Official website

St. John Paul II High School is an independent Catholic classical high school that cooperates with the Archdiocese of Denver. It opened in Windsor in 2020 and moved to its own Loveland campus in August 2026, where its chapel was blessed. The school says it begins each morning with daily Mass, names Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti as school chaplain, and lists four credits of theology for graduation.

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.

ASacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

85 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 school says it begins every morning with daily Mass; the school Mass is held weekly or more often.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We begin every morning with daily Mass because the Eucharist is the source and summit of our life.”
      The school begins every morning with daily Mass.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily Mass available to students on campusYes (The school says it begins every morning with daily Mass. The school's chapel on its Loveland campus was blessed in August 2026.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We begin every morning with daily Mass because the Eucharist is the source and summit of our life.”
      The school begins every morning with daily Mass.
  • 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 (Students have the opportunity for Confession on a regular basis.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Life | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “have the opportunity for Confession on a regular basis”
      Students have the opportunity for Confession on a regular basis.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adoration offeredOccasionally (Eucharistic adoration is listed as part of student formation.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are led into a meaningful sacramental life through frequent mass attendance, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and retreats designed to deepen their Catholic spiritual life.”
      Students are offered Mass, confession, Eucharistic adoration and retreats as part of their formation.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolYes (Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti is named as the school chaplain. He is also parochial vicar of St. John the Evangelist in Loveland.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Team | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/meet-our-team · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti School Chaplin”
      Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti is the 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.

  • 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.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (Philosophy is a required graduation subject (1 credit), covering ancient philosophers and Aquinas.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “The study of the the ancient philosophers (Plato, Aristotle, Socrates) and Aquinas”
      Philosophy is a required graduation subject, covering ancient philosophers and Aquinas.
  • 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 school says its academic courses are integrated to give students a unified understanding of the world from the perspective of the Creator.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Academic courses are not isolated but integrated to form in students a unified understanding of the world from the perspective of the Creator.”
      Academic courses are integrated so that students understand the world from the perspective of the Creator.
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

73 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 offered to deepen students' spiritual life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Formation | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Students are led into a meaningful sacramental life through frequent mass attendance, confession, Eucharistic adoration, and retreats designed to deepen their Catholic spiritual life.”
      Students are offered Mass, confession, Eucharistic adoration and retreats as part of their formation.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffOne (One priest, the school chaplain, is named as campus ministry staff.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Meet Our Team | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/meet-our-team · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti School Chaplin”
      Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti is the school chaplain.
  • 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 (Classes begin and end in prayer, and the school begins each morning with daily Mass.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We begin every morning with daily Mass because the Eucharist is the source and summit of our life.”
      The school begins every morning with daily Mass.
    2. Spiritual Formation | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Classes begin and end by turning to the Lord in prayer”
      Classes begin and end with 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.

  • 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.
  • 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 school says it begins every morning with daily Mass and that classes begin and end in prayer.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Life | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “We begin every morning with daily Mass because the Eucharist is the source and summit of our life.”
      The school begins every morning with daily Mass.
    2. Spiritual Formation | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/spiritual-formation · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Classes begin and end by turning to the Lord in prayer”
      Classes begin and end with prayer.
  • A named school chaplain is listed, and the school describes regular clergy presence and opportunities for Confession.
    Sources (2)
    1. Meet Our Team | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/meet-our-team · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti School Chaplin”
      Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti is the school chaplain.
    2. Student Life | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/student-life · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “have the opportunity for Confession on a regular basis”
      Students have the opportunity for Confession on a regular basis.
  • Theology is a graduation requirement, and philosophy is required too.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academics | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/academics · verified Oct. 13, 2026
      “Study of the teachings and history of the Catholic Church”
      Theology is a required graduation subject worth 4 credits.
      “The study of the the ancient philosophers (Plato, Aristotle, Socrates) and Aquinas”
      Philosophy is a required graduation subject, covering ancient philosophers and Aquinas.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Campus ministry home

St. John Paul II High School chapel

  • Address: 1500 Monroe Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Source: jp2hs.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026, jp2hs.com, verified Oct. 13, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

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

Liturgy and prayer 3

  • Daily school Mass
    Every morning
    The school begins each morning with daily Mass.
    jp2hs.com
  • Confession
    On a regular basis
    Students have the opportunity for Confession on a regular basis, with priests who visit the school.
    jp2hs.com
  • Eucharistic adoration
    Listed as part of student formation.
    jp2hs.com

Retreats 1

  • Student retreats
    Retreats designed to deepen students' Catholic spiritual life.
    jp2hs.com

Social life 1

  • House system
    Four houses named for St. Catherine of Siena, St. Gregory the Great, St. Joan of Arc and St. Thomas More compete in a year-long contest for community life and virtue.
    jp2hs.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 (3)
  1. School News and Events | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/school-news-and-events · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “officially dedicating and blessing our newly renovated chapel”
    The school's renovated chapel on its Loveland campus was dedicated and blessed.
    “officially dedicating and blessing our newly renovated chapel”
    The school's renovated chapel on its Loveland campus was dedicated and blessed.
  2. Meet Our Team | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/meet-our-team · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti School Chaplin”
    Fr. Stephen Sanguinetti is the school chaplain.
  3. Contact | Saint John Paul II High Schooljp2hs.com/contact · verified Oct. 13, 2026
    “1500 Monroe Avenue Loveland CO, 80538”
    The school is at 1500 Monroe Avenue in Loveland, Colorado, and its email is info@jp2hs.com.

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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.
68 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.83%
  • Students per teacher 25% of scoreThis measure counts for 25% of the Academic Excellence score.5.8 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
DioceseArchdiocese of Denver, CO
Grades9–12
Students (all grades)46
Students in grades 9–1244
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio5.8 to 1
Graduates going to 4-year colleges83%
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.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Denver

The Most Reverend James R. Golka, Archbishop of Denver

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

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

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