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St. John Paul II Catholic High School

About St. John Paul II Catholic High School:

In one of the most dynamic and growing areas in the country, St. John Paul II Catholic High School (JPII) is also growing and expanding. Operated by the Diocese of Birmingham and a Board of Trustees, JPII offers students a faith-based, college preparatory high school curriculum and environment. We serve a growing, diverse and dynamic student body from North Alabama, Southern Tennessee and abroad on a 55-acre campus surrounded by Research Park, a center for space aeronautical and bio-medical research. Recently, the educational organization NICHE rated JPII as the best Catholic high school in the state of Alabama for the past two years and the fifth best private high school in the state. Other notables include last year’s ACT average score of 23.7, AP test scores that include 49 AP scholars, Gold recognition for AP 2023 School Honor Roll and $12.7 million in merit college scholarships.

Our Mission

Inspired by our patron, St. John Paul II Catholic High School develops students in spirit, mind, and body through a Christ-centered, college preparatory education. As a welcoming community of faith, we encourage, challenge, and support our students to learn enthusiastically, lead honorably, and live responsibly so they will improve themselves and society through their faith and vocation.

Dec 19, 2024
Full time
Principal
St. John Paul II Catholic High School
St. John Paul II Catholic High School is seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as its next Principal. The ideal candidate will foster an environment that integrates faith with academic excellence, possess a commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education, and demonstrates strong leadership skills to nurture the spiritual and professional growth of the students and faculty. St. John Paul II Catholic High School (JPII) is a college preparatory school for grades 9-12 with a student body of 370, and is positioned for growth in a community on track to be the largest metro area in the state of Alabama. Founded in 1996 as Catholic High School, St. John Paul II Catholic High School is sponsored by the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama. A school rooted in faith first and foremost, St. John Paul II Catholic High School exists to provide a Catholic education to help our students reach the fullness of a Christian life. St. John Paul II Catholic High School serves not only...