Lakehead Alternative School vs Pope John Paul II Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ontario, Canada, 948 m apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakehead Alternative School
Thunder Bay · Public alternative · Grades 9-12
Pope John Paul II Elementary School
Thunder Bay · Catholic elementary · Grades 7-8
530 students
| Measure | Lakehead Alternative School Thunder Bay, Ontario | Pope John Paul II Elementary School Thunder Bay, Ontario |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | – Not rated | 38 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | – | #2661 of 3,871 |
| National rank | – | #2661 of 3,871 |
| Sector | Public | Catholic |
| Type | Alternative | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9-12 | Grades 7-8 |
| Students | – | 530 |
| Enrolment | – | 530 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | 10% |
| Parents without a credential | – | 5% |
| First language not English | – | 3% |
| Special education | – | 16% |
| Identified as gifted | – | 0% |
| FSA literacy score | – | – |
| FSA numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | – |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | – |
| city or town | Thunder Bay | Thunder Bay |
| province | Ontario | Ontario |
| Website | www.lakeheadschools.ca/secondary-overview/alternative-programs/ | www.tbcschools.ca/bishop-gallagher |
The verdict
- •Lakehead Alternative School is a public school while Pope John Paul II Elementary School is a catholic school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (Canada) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lakehead Alternative School better than Pope John Paul II Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (Canada). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakehead Alternative School and Pope John Paul II Elementary School?
About 948 m in a straight line, between Thunder Bay and Thunder Bay in Ontario.
How do Lakehead Alternative School and Pope John Paul II Elementary School rank in Ontario?
Lakehead Alternative School is unranked and Pope John Paul II Elementary School is 2661st of 3,871 among alternative schools in Ontario on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).