August 27, 2009 – Pope John XXIII High School is one of the best private school values in the Massachusetts, according to Boston Magazine. The article ranks Pope John’s “small classes, student-to-teacher ratio, academic and extra-curricular offerings.”

Ranking was based on which schools deliver the “most academic bang for the buck,” “a sampling of what makes our schools great,” and “a good investment.” The “Best of Boston” authority selected Pope John as one of the top ranking affordable institutions in its Best High Schools edition and on its website feature, Best High Schools Public and Private – Our Exclusive Rankings, that posted September, 2009 on www.BostonMagazine.com.

Boston Magazine is known for its Best of Boston series and claims a publication of 500,000 issues per month, its percentage of newsstand copies sold is among the highest of any magazine of any kind in the United States, and it has named among the three best city magazines in the nation seven times in the last eight years by the City and Regional Magazine Association. Pope John XXIII High School was initially founded in 1966 by the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston and is currently affiliated under the Archdiocese of Boston.  Pope John XXIII High School is a four-year, accredited, coeducational, college preparatory school located in Everett, Massachusetts. Pope John educates the whole child by nurturing students’ intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development so they may attain their highest potential.  Our values encompass a balanced curriculum of academics and arts, clubs and activities, competitive sports and community service. An emphasis on academic excellence combined with a spirit of social responsibility engenders in students a newfound confidence and shared sense of purpose.

A diverse student population brings many cultures together, fostering the sharing of traditions in a safe forum. Through formal study of academics and the rich and open discussion among peers, students learn to respect their heritage along with the customs of their neighbors. Students are better prepared to embrace this diversity in our global world. Our graduates are well-rounded individuals who have excelled in the lessons of character and learned the values of discipline, diligence and integrity. They leave Pope John with open minds to find the future awaits them with open doors.  www.popejohnhs.org.