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Catholic high school

St. John Paul II School

  • LocationHyannis, MA
  • Type and sizeDiocesan school · Grades 5–12 · 429 students
Official website

St. John Paul II School in Hyannis, Massachusetts, is a Catholic school for grades 5 through 12, and its high school division is at 120 High School Road. The school's pages list monthly school Masses, penance services, daily opening prayer, and a campus ministry with several student groups. Theology is required of every student, with a theology course in each high school grade, and grades 9 through 12 each have a retreat and a service requirement.

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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.

CSacramental life: 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.

Sacramental life

60 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    All-school or class Masses during the school yearMonthly (The Sacramental Life page says students participate in monthly Masses; recorded as monthly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Your child will participate in monthly Masses. Additionally, your child will plan and participate in Thanksgiving prayer services, Advent Lessons and Carols, Penance Services, and a May Crowning Ceremony.”
      Students take part in monthly school Masses and penance services.
  • Not enough information: 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: 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 (Penance services are listed among the school's prayer services.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Your child will participate in monthly Masses. Additionally, your child will plan and participate in Thanksgiving prayer services, Advent Lessons and Carols, Penance Services, and a May Crowning Ceremony.”
      Students take part in monthly school Masses and penance services.
  • Not enough information: 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: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain serving the schoolVisiting or shared priest (Masses are confirmed and a chaplain is assigned.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Your child will participate in monthly Masses. Additionally, your child will plan and participate in Thanksgiving prayer services, Advent Lessons and Carols, Penance Services, and a May Crowning Ceremony.”
      Students take part in monthly school Masses and penance services.
      “A chaplain is assigned to meet your liturgical and pastoral needs.”
      A chaplain is assigned to students; the page does not name the chaplain.
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: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Years of theology or religion requiredFour years (Each high school grade (9 to 12) has a required theology course, one full year each; four full-year equivalents.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Theology | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/catholic-theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology courses are required for every student, five days a week.”
      Theology is required of every student.
      “The purpose of this course is to give students a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures.”
      The grade 9 theology course is Scripture.
      “This course is a survey of the history of the Roman Catholic Church from its beginning to the present day.”
      The grade 10 theology course is Church history.
      “The purpose of this course is to help students understand that they can encounter Christ today in a full and real way in and through the sacraments”
      The grade 11 theology course covers the sacraments.
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      The grade 12 theology course covers the Church's social teaching.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology courses follow the USCCB Curriculum FrameworkYes (The school states that its theology courses are consistent with the USCCB framework.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Theology | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/catholic-theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “All Theology courses are consistent with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Curriculum Frameworks for Catholic Schools.”
      Theology courses are consistent with the USCCB curriculum framework.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy, apologetics, or ethics course offeredYes (The grade 11 Christian Morality course teaches moral concepts; recorded as an ethics course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Theology | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/catholic-theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students are to learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples.”
      The grade 11 Christian Morality course teaches moral concepts.
  • Not enough information: 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.
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

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    RetreatsA retreat for every grade (Students take at least one retreat each year, with a described retreat for grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Programs | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/retreat-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “JPII students participate in at least one retreat annually as a way of growing closer to God and one another.”
      Students take at least one retreat each year.
      “Early in the Freshman year, students’ first retreat experience at St. John Paul II School focuses on Gifts.”
      Grade 9 has a retreat.
      “In the fall of Sophomore year, students experience a retreat centered on Family: at home, at school, and in Christ.”
      Grade 10 has a retreat.
      “The Junior class retreat takes place in the spring, with a focus on servant leadership.”
      Grade 11 has a retreat.
      “Students’ final high school retreat is a significant departure from the freshman, sophomore, and junior experiences.”
      Grade 12 has a retreat.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Campus ministry staffTwo or more (Campus ministry is run under the direction of a deacon and a brother, both named on the campus ministry page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Under the direction of Deacon Gus Adams and Brother Thomas Sepeck, Campus Ministry is central to our school.”
      Campus ministry is directed by Deacon Gus Adams and Brother Thomas Sepeck.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith-based student groups or clubsTwo or more (Faith-based groups listed include Souper Scripture, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors, and Students for Life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Souper Scripture”
      Campus ministry lists a Souper Scripture group.
      “Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors”
      Campus ministry lists Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors.
      “Students for Life”
      Students for Life is a campus ministry student group.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Daily prayer and liturgical life built into the school dayYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacramental Life | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “You will begin each day with prayer either in the auditorium with the entire student body or as you begin each of your classes.”
      Students begin each school day with 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

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required service hoursFewer than 40 hours (Service is required (two experiences in grade 9, four in grade 10, and a community service and senior justice project).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/christianservice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During your Freshman year, students participate in two (2) service experiences led by a member of the faculty or staff.”
      Grade 9 students complete two service experiences.
      “During your Sophomore year, students participate in four (4) service experiences led by a member of the faculty or staff.”
      Grade 10 students complete four service experiences.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching taught in theology coursesYes (The grade 12 theology course introduces students to the Church's social teaching.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Theology | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/catholic-theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      The grade 12 theology course covers the Church's social teaching.
  • Yes: 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 | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students for Life”
      Students for Life is a campus ministry student group.
      “With pilgrimages to Ecuador, opportunities to get involved with Mass, attending the March for Life, and numerous Christian service opportunities”
      Campus ministry offers pilgrimages to Ecuador and attends the March for Life.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersions, service trips, justice clubs)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Immersion Trip to Ecuador”
      Campus ministry lists an immersion trip to Ecuador.
      “Global Citizens Justice Club”
      Campus ministry lists a Global Citizens Justice Club.
    2. Christian Service | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/christianservice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During your Senior year, students will participate in a social justice advocacy effort and will culminate the experience by presenting their finished project at the Social Justice Fair in December.”
      Seniors complete a social justice advocacy project.
      “Students volunteer at nursing homes, coach and facilitate at Special Olympics, tutor at elementary schools, or serve as youth coaches or leaders.”
      Students serve in community service programs.

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 each high school grade (9 to 12), and the school states that its theology courses follow the USCCB framework.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Theology | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/catholic-theology · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology courses are required for every student, five days a week.”
      Theology is required of every student.
      “All Theology courses are consistent with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Curriculum Frameworks for Catholic Schools.”
      Theology courses are consistent with the USCCB curriculum framework.
      “The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the Church’s social teaching.”
      The grade 12 theology course covers the Church's social teaching.
  • Every high school grade has a retreat, and students take at least one retreat each year.
    Sources (1)
    1. Retreat Programs | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/retreat-programs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “JPII students participate in at least one retreat annually as a way of growing closer to God and one another.”
      Students take at least one retreat each year.
      “Early in the Freshman year, students’ first retreat experience at St. John Paul II School focuses on Gifts.”
      Grade 9 has a retreat.
      “In the fall of Sophomore year, students experience a retreat centered on Family: at home, at school, and in Christ.”
      Grade 10 has a retreat.
      “The Junior class retreat takes place in the spring, with a focus on servant leadership.”
      Grade 11 has a retreat.
      “Students’ final high school retreat is a significant departure from the freshman, sophomore, and junior experiences.”
      Grade 12 has a retreat.
  • Campus ministry lists pro-life, justice and immersion activities, including Students for Life, the March for Life and a trip to Ecuador.
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministry | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Students for Life”
      Students for Life is a campus ministry student group.
      “With pilgrimages to Ecuador, opportunities to get involved with Mass, attending the March for Life, and numerous Christian service opportunities”
      Campus ministry offers pilgrimages to Ecuador and attends the March for Life.
      “Immersion Trip to Ecuador”
      Campus ministry lists an immersion trip to Ecuador.

Concerns

  • Required service is described as a number of experiences per year, not as a total of hours.
    Sources (1)
    1. Christian Service | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/christianservice · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “During your Freshman year, students participate in two (2) service experiences led by a member of the faculty or staff.”
      Grade 9 students complete two service experiences.
      “During your Sophomore year, students participate in four (4) service experiences led by a member of the faculty or staff.”
      Grade 10 students complete four service experiences.

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Campus ministry home

Campus Ministry, St. John Paul II School

  • Address: 120 High School Road, Hyannis, MA 02601
  • Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

9 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Service 4

Faith formation 1

  • Souper Scripture
    Listed among the campus ministry faith formation activities.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Students for Life
    Listed among the campus ministry student groups.

Liturgy and prayer 2

  • Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors
    Students serve as Eucharistic ministers and lectors at school liturgies.
  • Music Ministry
    Listed among the campus ministry activities.

Retreats 1

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. Campus Ministry | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life/campus-ministry · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Under the direction of Deacon Gus Adams and Brother Thomas Sepeck, Campus Ministry is central to our school.”
    Campus ministry is directed by Deacon Gus Adams and Brother Thomas Sepeck.
    “Under the direction of Deacon Gus Adams and Brother Thomas Sepeck, Campus Ministry is central to our school.”
    Campus ministry is directed by Deacon Gus Adams and Brother Thomas Sepeck.
  2. Location and Directions | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/directions · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Grades 9-12 120 High School Road Hyannis, MA 02601 Phone: 508-862-6336”
    The grades 9-12 campus is at 120 High School Road, Hyannis, with a main phone line.
  3. Sacramental Life | St. John Paul II Schooljpiihyannis.org/sacramental-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Students know that the school’s Chapel is not only where we have Mass, but is at the center of all that we do.”
    The school has a chapel where Mass is held.

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Academic Excellence

AAcademic Excellence: 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.
98 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.6.5 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 Fall River, MA
Grades5–12
Students (all grades)429
Students in grades 9–12256
Coed or single-sexCoed
Student–teacher ratio6.5 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 Fall River

The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, Bishop of Fall River

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: St. Mary's Cathedral

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

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Is St. John Paul II School a Catholic high school?
Yes. St. John Paul II School is a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Fall River.
What is St. John Paul II School’s Compass Score?
89 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Is St. John Paul II School Compass Recommended?
Yes. St. John Paul II School meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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