Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School (Top Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked VA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 655 students
Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School
9	161
10	171
11	174
12	149

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

IEP support accommodations

Year Founded

2008

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

40 acres

School Motto

Veritas (Truth)

Student Body

Total Students

655 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

42%

State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

61 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

We have both a casual and formal uniform. Both are provided through Flynn & O'Hara

Number of AP Courses

23 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

AP BiologyAP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Chemistry

AP Comparative Government and PoliticsAP Computer Science A

AP English Language and CompositionAP English Literature and Composition

AP European HistoryAP French Language

AP German LanguageAP Human Geography

AP LatinAP Music Theory

AP Physics CAP Physics I

AP PrecalculusAP Seminar

AP Spanish LanguageAP Statistics

AP Studio Art: 2-D DesignAP Studio Art: Drawing Portfolio

AP U.S. Government and PoliticsAP U.S. History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Dec. 15 / rolling

Tuition Notes

Please view our tuition information on our website:

Admissions Director

Ms. Sarah Moffit

Admissions Associate

Ms. Mary Kate Gareau

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

17 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCrew

Cross CountryField Hockey

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SoftballSwimming

TennisTrack and Field

VolleyballWinter Track

Wrestling

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Colors

White, Black, Green

School Mascot

Wolf

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

55 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Chess ClubCreative Writing Club

Drama ClubFrench Club

Latin ClubLife Savers Pro-Life Club

Math ClubNational Honor Society

Robotics ClubServant Leadership Association

Service ClubSpanish Club

Club or Organization:

Aeronautics & Astronomy ClubAnime Club

Art ClubAsian Culture Club

Best BuddiesBlack Culture Club

Brain Diversity ClubCAPPIES

Coding Competition ClubDance Club

Flag ClubGame Club

German ClubInternational Club

International Thespian SocietyJazz Band

JP AcapellaMass Choir

Military Service ClubModel UN

National Art Honor SocietyNational Catholic Bioethics Honor Society

National English Honor SocietyNational French Honor Society

National Latin Honor SocietyNational Math Honor Society

Ping Pong ClubPublic Speaking Club

Rho Kappa National Social Studies Honor SocietyRosary Club

School NewspaperScience National Honor Society

Slot Car RacingSociedad Honoraria Hisp谩nica

Student AmbassadorsT.H.E. Club

The Filmmakers ClubThe Swing Dance Club

Tri-M: National Music Honor SocietyTrivia Club

Ultimate Frisbee ClubWarhammer 40k

Women at the Well Club

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School Notes

Spiritual and Academic Leadership of Dominican Sisters Exceptional Faculty and Staff Accredited College Prep Curriculum, including AP, Honors, and Dual Enrollment courses Flagship Bioethics Program Unique House system State-of-the-Art Classroom and Athletic Facilities Competitive Athletic Program Special Education: The Options Program Tuition Assistance and Transportation Options.

Established in 2008, as Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School is a fully accredited college preparatory high school of the Diocese of Arlington, under the leadership of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. Rooted in the Dominican traditions of prayer, study, community, and service, Saint John Paul the Great is committed to the education and formation of youth, with special emphasis on the ethical development of students. The college preparatory curriculum challenges each student at the appropriate level offering three levels of academic study Academic, Advanced, and Honors/AP/Dual Enrollment. The curriculum also includes a four year Bioethics curriculum which makes John Paul the Great the only high school in the country to do so. Written specifically for the school, the Bioethics program provides students with the ethical foundation needed to address the serious medical and bio-tech issues of today. Through this program, students are encouraged to make wise personal decisions and learn how to responsibly promote ethical policies and practices which bring greater respect and dignity to the human person. John Paul the Great was the first high school in Virginia to institute the House System, which fosters school spirit and provides opportunities for students to participate and lead on a regular basis through various competitions, team-building activities, and service projects. John Paul the Great also offers a wide range of co-curricular activities and 17 different sports competing at the Varsity, Junior Varsity, and Freshmen levels through the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association. The school`s exceptional faculty and staff have built a dynamic environment which will enable your child to prepare academically for college while also enjoying a full, happy, high school experience. The school emphasizes individual student achievement, character formation, spiritual growth, leadership skills, and relationship-building in a fun, safe, supportive setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sports does Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School offer?

Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Crew, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Winter Track and Wrestling. Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for most sports offered.

What is Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School's ranking?

Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School?

The application deadline for Saint John Paul The Great Catholic High School is Dec. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Dec. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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