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#281 of 457 private schools in VA
St John Paul the Great Catholic High School
High School · Dumfries, VA
A private high school in Dumfries, VA serving grades 9th – 12th.
17700 DOMINICAN DR, Dumfries, VA 22026
- 12.9:1 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 VA.
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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 VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
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Where St John Paul the Great Catholic High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,236/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dumfries), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,512
Median home value
$436,300
Median rent
$1,802/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potomac HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 2,173 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Freedom HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 2,341 | Compare → |
| Evangel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 4.3 mi | 109 | 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 the Great Catholic High School is listed in Dumfries, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St John Paul the Great Catholic High School
St John Paul the Great Catholic High School is a private high school in Dumfries, VA, serving approximately 621 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St John Paul the Great Catholic High School
What grades does St John Paul the Great Catholic High School serve?
St John Paul the Great Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend St John Paul the Great Catholic High School?
St John Paul the Great Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 621 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Paul the Great Catholic High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St John Paul the Great Catholic High School is 12.9:1. 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 the Great Catholic High School rank in VA?
St John Paul the Great Catholic High School ranks #281 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is St John Paul the Great Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?
St John Paul the Great Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 the Great Catholic High School a private school?
Yes, St John Paul the Great 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 the Great Catholic High School a religious school?
St John Paul the Great Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 621
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince William County
- Phone
- (703) 445-0300
- Area population (ZIP 22026)
- 21,025
- Area average commute
- 38.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 22026; 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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