Pope John Paul II Preparatory School
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Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School is a Catholic preparatory school in Hendersonville, Tennessee, United States. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville.
| Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School | |
|---|---|
 The campus of Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School (2013) | |
| Address | |
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117 Caldwell Drive , 37075 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°18′57″N 86°40′12″W / 36.31583°N 86.67000°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Faith Leads Us Beyond Ourselves |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 2002 |
| Oversight | Roman Catholic Diocese of Nashville |
| President | Erick Chittle |
| Teaching staff | 88.1 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 6–12 |
| Enrollment | 753[1] (2021–2022) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8.5[1] |
| Color(s) | Navy Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Knights |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools[2] |
| Yearbook | Excalibur |
| Website | www |
History
editPope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School opened in 2002 as Pope John Paul II High School. Hans Broekman was its first headmaster.
Student life
editAs of the 2021–2022 school year, the school enrolls approximately 753 students. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5.[1]
Football
editThe Pope Saint John Paul II Knights represent the school and are classified as Division II.[3][4]
Demographics
edit| Race | Number enrolled, % (2019–2020) |
|---|---|
| White | 461 (79.1%) |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 48 (8.2%) |
| Black or African American | 46 (7.9%) |
| Hispanic/Latino | 27 (4.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.2%) |
In popular culture
edit- The football and prom scenes in Taylor Swift's music video for "You Belong With Me" were filmed at the school, which provided extras.[6]
Notable alumni
edit- Golden Tate, National Football League (NFL) player
- Josef Newgarden, IndyCar Series driver
- Jake Rucker, baseball player
- Austin Swift, brother to Taylor Swift
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL". Private School Universe Survey. National Center for Education Statistics. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ SACS-CASI. "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on March 15, 2010. Retrieved June 23, 2009.
- ^ LedeAI. "East Nashville tacks win on Pope John Paul II in Tennessee high school football action". The Tennessean. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Five local teams earn top 10 rankings in season's first AP Tennessee football prep poll". WJHL-TV. August 22, 2023. Archived from the original on September 2, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "Pope John Paul Ii High School". U.S. News and World Report. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved September 2, 2023.
- ^ "On the Set Behind the Scenes 'You Belong with Me'". Taylor Swift: On the Set. 20:45 minutes in. Great American Country.
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