Pope John Paul II High School (Tennessee)
Pope 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.
Student life
As of the 2021–2022 school year, the school enrolls approximately 753 students. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.5.
Football
The Pope John Paul II Knights represent the school and are classified as Division II.
Demographics
| 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
- The football and prom scenes in Taylor Swift's music video for "You Belong With Me" were filmed at the school, which provided extras.
Notable alumni
- Golden Tate, National Football League (NFL) player
- Josef Newgarden, IndyCar Series driver
- Austin Swift, brother to Taylor Swift