Application Process
Thank you for your interest in St. John Paul II Catholic High School!
Students applying to the 9th grade will need to submit the following:
- Online Application ($60)
- Most Recent Report Card or 8th grade Transcript
- English Teacher Recommendation Form
- Math Teacher Recommendation Form
- Principal/Counselor Recommendation Form
These items may be mailed, faxed or submitted via email to the Admissions Office.
7301 Old Madison Pike NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
Email: admissions@jp2falcons.org
Phone: 256-430-1760 ext. 117
Fax: 256-430-1766
Transfer students applying will need to submit the following:
- Online Application ($60)
- Most Recent Report Card and Previous Year Transcript
- Principal/Counselor Recommendation Form
In addition to the above required documents, transfer students must:
- Complete the previous year with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.25
- Have no failing grade on final transcript
- Demonstrate an overall good discipline record (not be leaving their previous school for any disciplinary reason)
- Transfer students will also be asked to interview with an administrator
These items may be mailed, faxed or submitted via email to the Admissions Office.
7301 Old Madison Pike NW
Huntsville, AL 35806
Phone: 256-430-1760 ext. 117
Fax: 256-430-1766
We do not accept students who have repeated or re-classified in high school.
We accept 12th grade student transfers on a case-by-case basis.
Student/Parent interview as requested.
JPII welcomes students from around the world. We have had students from Uruguay, India, Vietnam, Germany, France, Spain, Thailand, China, and South Korea.
International students must submit the following:
- Online Application ($60)
- English Proficiency Exam Score
- Complete Secondary Education Official Transcript. Must be translated by an accredited evaluation service.
- Principal/Counselor Recommendation Form
Only incoming 11th and 12th grade students will be considered for admission.
In addition to the regular application for admission, international students must submit and English Proficiency score. We will accept TOEFL or IELTS scores. The minimum scores for acceptance are as follows: 50=TOEFL (https://www.ets.org/toefl)and 5.5=IELTS (https://www.ielts.org/en-us/).
International students will have to complete a video interview.
JPII does not offer ESL courses and students are expected to be proficient in English when they begin school. We do not provide housing for international students.
International students must take the St. John Paul II Catholic High School Math assessment for Math placement.
We do not accept J1 Visa applicants.
There is an additional premium fee of $3,000 for international/exchange students. *Subject to change.

Important Dates
Oct. 15 | Applications Open | |
Dec. 15 | First Round of Acceptance Letters Sent | |
Jan. 1 | Internal Financial Aid Applications Open | |
Jan. 15 | Priority Registration Ends | |
Jan. 16 | Regular Registration Begins | |
Mar. 15 | Internal Financial Aid Application | |
Deadline (1st Round) | ||
Apr. 25 | New Family Orientation and Cookout | |
May 1 | Internal Financial Aid Application | |
Deadline (2nd Round) |

For additional information regarding International or Transfer Students, please contact the Admissions Office at
256-430-1760 or admissions@jp2falcons.org.