 The New England Association of Schools & Colleges (NEASC) granted the school a maximum 10-year accreditation in December 2010.One Crazy Summer a 1986 romantic comedy film written and directed by Savage Steve Holland was filmed at this school, which was renamed Generic High School for the opening graduation scene 

St. John Paul II High School is a member of the MIAA and has 18 interscholastic sport teams competing at the varsity level.The majority of teams compete in the Cape & Islands League.