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Very Good

#64 of 381 private schools in WA

Top 17% of private schools

Pope John Paul II High School

High School

5608 PACIFIC AVE SE, Lacey, WA 98503

Private

Enrollment

108

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

7.5

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Washington private schools

#64 of 381

In Lacey

#4 of 9

public schools

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Pope John Paul II High School

7.5/10

High School in Lacey · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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5.0/10

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About Pope John Paul II High School

Pope John Paul II High School is a private high school in Lacey, WA. Pope John Paul II High School serves approximately 108 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Pope John Paul II High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #64 of 381 private schools in WA.

How it compares1.7 pts above WA schools
  • This school 7.5 · Very Good
  • WA avg 5.8

What Parents Should Know

At 108 students, Pope John Paul II High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Pope John Paul II High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Pope John Paul II High School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Lacey, WA

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
This School
vs
20.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
108
This School
vs
976
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.5
This School
vs
4.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 66.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 15.7% vs 0%
Asian 7.4% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
Pope John Paul II High School Lacey Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Pope John Paul II High School (this school) 7.5
Summit VIrtual Academy 2.7
Envision Career Academy 4.7
North Thurston High School 5.3
Timberline High School 6.7
River Ridge High School 5.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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 WA.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.1 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 6.9 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,242
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 51%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
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Enrollment 108
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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 WA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 66.7%
Hispanic 15.7%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Black 0.9%
Native American 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

5608 PACIFIC AVE SE, Lacey, WA 98503

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pope John Paul II High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Timberline High School (rated 6.7/10, 2.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, North Thurston High School (rated 5.3/10, 1.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Lacey, see our Lacey schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Lacey Elementary Lacey 0.6 mi 5.0
PARAMOUNT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lacey 0.8 mi 8.0
THE PARAMOUNT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY SCHOOL Lacey 0.8 mi 7.7
Mountain View Elementary Lacey 0.9 mi 6.2
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Lacey 1.1 mi 7.5
NORTHWEST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lacey 1.1 mi 6.3
Summit VIrtual Academy Lacey 1.2 mi 2.7
Envision Career Academy Lacey 1.3 mi 4.7
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Lacey 1.3 mi 8.2
Chinook Middle School Lacey 1.4 mi 6.0
FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lacey 1.1 mi 7.2
FAITH LUTHERAN SCHOOL Lacey 1.1 mi 6.0
Komachin Middle School Lacey 1.7 mi 6.4
North Thurston High School Lacey 1.5 mi 5.3
TEMPLE BAPTIST ACADEMY Lacey 1.8 mi 6.9
Ignite Family Academy Lacey 1.6 mi 7.3
Pleasant Glade Elementary Lacey 1.9 mi 8.4
Timberline High School Lacey 2.1 mi 6.7
Lydia Hawk Elementary Lacey 1.6 mi 5.9
Lakes Elementary School Lacey 2.3 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 98503 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$87,515

Median Home Value

$407,700

Median Rent

$1,673/mo

Population

42,189

College Educated

30.8%

Homeownership

58.7%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

40.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pope John Paul II High School

What grades does Pope John Paul II High School serve?

Pope John Paul II High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Pope John Paul II High School?

Pope John Paul II High School has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pope John Paul II High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Pope John Paul II High School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pope John Paul II High School rank in WA?

Pope John Paul II High School ranks #64 of 381 private schools in WA.

What is Pope John Paul II High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Pope John Paul II High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pope John Paul II High School a private school?

Yes, Pope John Paul II 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 Pope John Paul II High School a religious school?

Pope John Paul II High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
75 Very Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
84 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
108
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.9 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Thurston County

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