Very Good
#60 of 207 private schools in AL
Top 29% of private schools
St John Paul II Catholic High School
High School · Huntsville, AL
A private high school in Huntsville, AL serving grades 9th – 12th.
7301 OLD MADISON PIKE NW, Huntsville, AL 35806
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in AL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in AL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St John Paul II Catholic High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,879/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,338
Median home value
$318,800
Median rent
$1,287/mo
College educated
60.5%
Homeownership
48.5%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 940 | Compare → |
| Huntsville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| The Riley Behavioral and Educational CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.6 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Bob Jones High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,968 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St John Paul II Catholic High School is listed in Huntsville, AL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St John Paul II Catholic High School
St John Paul II Catholic High School is a private high school in Huntsville, AL, serving approximately 344 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #60 of 207 private schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St John Paul II Catholic High School
What grades does St John Paul II Catholic High School serve?
St John Paul II Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St John Paul II Catholic High School?
St John Paul II Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 344 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Catholic High School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St John Paul II Catholic High School rank in AL?
St John Paul II Catholic High School ranks #60 of 207 private schools in AL.
What is St John Paul II Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John Paul II Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St John Paul II Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, St John Paul II Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St John Paul II Catholic High School a religious school?
St John Paul II Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 344
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Madison County
- Phone
- (256) 430-1766
- Area population (ZIP 35806)
- 28,443
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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