Scholars
Who are Our Scholars?
Our scholars come from all kinds of families and backgrounds. At JPII, children can succeed no matter where they’re from, their faith background, or their family’s resources. It’s great to be a Saint!
St. John Paul II School welcomes everyone. Among our 196 scholars:
- 70% meet the federal standard for free and reduced lunch (Government-set qualifying level is $57,200 or less for a family of four.)
- 72% are English Language Learners (ELL)
- 86% are children of color
- 92% are Catholic
Scholars come not only from Northeast Minneapolis, but from all over the Twin Cities, including Brooklyn Center, Columbia Heights, Robbinsdale and Fridley.
Our Staff
Our staff is passionate about education and dedicated to providing the best education possible to our scholars.
Our StaffSuccess Stories
Alumna Tatiana Bunay’s Message of Hope
Thank you all for being here — and thank you for all you do for St. John Paul II School.
Read MoreThe best gifts are the ones you give
Carlos knows how great it is to give. An eighth grader at St. John Paul II Catholic Preparatory School, he…
Read More‘Leadership skills we’d like to see from all scholars’
When Stalin met Anthony in Ascension Catholic Academy’s summer program, Anthony had just immigrated from Ecuador. During those six weeks…
Read More8th Grader progresses from English learner to leader
When Katherine came to St. John Paul II as a 6th grader, she knew one word of English. “The only…
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