#1 in Thurston County

JPII was recently awarded the prestigious ranking of #1 in Thurston County for private schools by Niche, a huge online database of schools and colleges in America. Niche, which has over 140 million reviews and ratings, uses an in-depth ranking system to compile its results.

This #1 in Thurston County ranking is coupled with recognition on a national level. College Board announced this week that JPII High School has been named to the Advanced Placement® Program School Honor Roll. This program recognizes schools whose AP programs deliver results while broadening access. JPII currently offers preparation for 10 AP exams including: AP Chemistry, AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC, AP Modern World History, and AP US Government and Politics.

Niche certificate naming JPII #1 in Thurston County for private high schools.

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