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Inspired by faith, Pope John Paul II High School (JPII) prepares students to be strong in mind, body, character, and spirit for lives of learning and service, according to the Gospel. JPII is a school like no other: we balance a traditional renaissance education with an innovative and creative curriculum. Inspired by our understanding that God made each of our students with unique gifts that can change the world, our school exists to serve our students and their families by helping young adults find their God-given talents and discover their greater purposes in life. We experience God in the most powerful ways through our daily activities as a community of faith, learning, and service. JPII offers a balance between academics, arts, athletics, and faith life.
JPII Fast Facts for 2020-2021:
1/3 of students receiving need-based financial aid
9:1 student-teacher ratio
60% Catholic/40% Non-Catholic
Student contribute over 20,000 hours of service annually
Since opening in 2002, JPII has had 91 National Merit Honorees
Tennessee STEM/STREAM School Designation granted for 2020-2025
Offers 24 varsity-level athletic teams (since 2002: 18 state championships/13 region or division championships)
Offers 28 AP and Dual-Enrollment courses averaging 80 AP Scholars annually with 4 out of 5 JPII students taking at least one AP course
26.3 average ACT for JPII Students (5 points above the national average and 6 points above the state average)
Offers a student support program called Knights Success Program (KSP), a tutorial system, teacher-led study hall as well as a Hand In Hand Options/Peer Buddy Program which provides students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) with a Catholic education and the opportunity for full inclusion.
