Recommendation Forms are submitted through the online application when you enter the teacher's name and email address. The recommendations will be submitted directly to JPII from the teacher.
English Teacher Recommendation Form
Math Teacher Recommendation Form
Principal/Counselor Recommendation Form
You may submit your application once you have provided the appropriate teacher's information.
JPII Admissions Office 7301 Old Madison Pike NW Huntsville, AL 35806
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
JPII has implemented a drug-testing policy, per the 2022-2023 Family Handbook, "All transfer students, when they enroll at JPII, will be required to be tested within three months of enrollment." (JPII Family Handbook)
JPII Admissions Office 7301 Old Madison Pike NW Huntsville, AL 35806
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.
Complete Secondary Education Official Transcript. Must be translated by an accredited evaluation service. For a list of acceptable evaluation agencies, click here.
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. 4
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
