Pope John Paul II Preparatory School

Pope is an exceptional school for our 2 boys. It has a challenging academic curriculum and offers so much for the students from academics to athletics to spiritual growth. We are blessed as a catholic family to have this school in our community.

This is our first year at Pope Prep and we absolutely love it! Our son loves the school and is constantly challenged in his classes. We came from a different private school in the area and can tell the standards and academics are superior at Pope and will have more prepared for college and life beyond. They offer a variety of sports and activities that can help any student be involved and take pride in their school. Overall, we couldn`t be happier!

Pope John Paul II High School is a special place. Teachers, administrators, board members, past and current parents, and alumni truly care for the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health of each individual student. I write this an a non-Catholic, nondenominational Christian alumni. The administration is very forward thinking and works closely with alumni, teachers, the diocese, third parties, students, and the board to ensure JP2 is a nurturing, safe space for everyone. When concerns are voiced, they listen intently and make adjustments--not to "save face" but to intentionally and consistently improve the school and its environment. STEM, the arts, athletics, theology, philanthropic work, and academia in general are strong at JP2. The school focuses on the "whole person/student." Pope John Paul II High School is simply a beacon among schools in Middle Tennessee.

Having a recent graduate from JP2, I am amazed at the support they offer their students even after graduation. Our daughter has received encouraging notes from teachers, coaches and counselors. The support JP2 gives their students is far beyond what we could ever expect. We knew we had selected the right school while she attended there but we had no idea the support she was going to receive beyond graduation. So thankful for this amazing community. Once a Knight, ALWAYS a Knight!

JP2 continues to support your student even after graduation. Our daughter graduated in May and received encouraging notes from her teachers, coaches, and counselors. The confidence they instill in their students transitions them to college seamlessly. The rigorous academics prepares them for college classes. We are so thankful we chose JP2 not just for high school but for the community we are all now a part of. Once a Knight ALWAYS a Knight!

It's hard to not give JP2 a 5 star review. After looking at a lot of schools, we decided on JP2 due to what they called a Renaissance approach to education, which seemed like a perfect fit for our son. To be honest, he didn't fully engage at the school, instead focused on a sport not offered by many schools in the area (he was an athlete with the local rowing club) and focused on Scouting. JP2 made sure that his accomplishments outside of school sponsored events were recognized each year. They do this for all of their students. From an academic standpoint, he took some of the hardest classes the school had to offer and like others have said, carried a heavy load, particularly the last two years of school. But, for him, there was a payoff. He had 100% college acceptance, a high ACT and lots of scholarships and now, he finds as a new freshman that college is a breeze. I don't recommend taking so many hard classes. In fact, I think their normal classes are challenging enough and prepare students for college. But, it's really the people, the teachers and families, that made JP2 great for us. Our son loved his teachers. The teachers all knew the kids. The coaches knew them. Father Forsythe knew them. The administrative staff is top notch as well. The school runs smoothly. I am critical by nature and can always offer feedback and did a couple of times. But, at the end of the day, this is one of the most well run organizations I have ever been a part of. And, there is not better headmaster at any school in the Middle Tennessee area. He is young enough to be innovative and open and old enough to be old school and no-nonsense when it really matters and say some hard things to the kids when needed. My son recently said he had a great high school experience and he did. Go Knights!

JP2 has been wonderful, so far. Its approach to learning is fantastic. A far cry from the traditional stand in front and lecture. They are learning truly experiencing the subjects. The culture has been one where all are welcome. The administration, teachers, and coaches are competent in their areas and incredibly supportive to the students and the parents. Best decision we made for our child.

Our daughter just finished her Senior year at JP2. Even with the pandemic, we had an amazing experience. The involvement and level of interaction with the students even online during our "Zoom" school was more than we could have ever anticipated. The athletic programs, academic rigor, fine arts, and spiritual foundation in the school provides exceeded any expectation we had going in. The leadership, support staff, counselors, and teachers all took a personal interest and made an investment in not only our daughter but our family. They motivate, encourage, and lead students to take the next step with confidence and faith. They grow them to levels they did not know they were capable of. We are going to miss our JP2 family but thankful for the community they create and the level of involvement we will get to have even as an Alumni Family. We are so grateful for this school! We highly recommend to anyone who is looking for the best of the best!

We are so grateful to have JPII in our community as a Catholic option for our children. The academics, faith-building community and strong administration have allowed for our freshman and junior to excel in character and confidence. When we searched high school options, there truly was no decision to make as it was the obvious choice for so many reasons. The academic rigor, caring teachers/staff, Christian values, community service, amazing athletics and coaches, school spirit and so many more attributes have exceeded our expectations! Every person on the campus cares and it shows numerous ways daily with the inclusion of lots of opportunities for parental involvement. Even from a facilities standpoint, the campus is pristine with the student experience always top-of-mind. We have every confidence that our children will be more than prepared for future pathways chosen thanks to the foundation received at JPII. Our middle-schooler is already looking forward to being a future student. Forever proud to be a JPII family!

My son graduated from JP2 in 2010. He received a scholarship at William and Mary; Received a Master's Degree with Honors from Florida State and is a recent graduate of Cambridge University, with a Master's degree, again with Honors. He was able to accomplish all of this because of the education, guidance and leadership of excellent teachers, quality college prep classes and how to study, be challenged and be prepared for college thru JP2. We firmly believe that if he had not attended JP2, he would not have been as prepared for college both academically and socially. The school offers a great variety of sports, curriculums, arts, music, social activities and Christian values. We are thoroughly pleased with our experience with JP2.

The community at JPII is like an extended family. When we moved to TN almost 2 years ago, it was so important for us to find the best high school for our son. JPII has been exactly that! The academic rigor, caring teachers/staff, Christian values, community service, amazing athletics and coaches, school spirit and so much more have been top notch! We are so very proud to be a part of the KNIGHT family and I would give JPII more than a 5 star rating if I could!! I have no doubt my children will be prepared for the next chapter of their life in college and beyond thanks to JPII!

JPII is an excellent school. We sent both of our children to high school here and we were always happy with that decision. They were challenged both in the classroom and in their respective athletic programs. The teachers and coaches, along with the administration, are exceptional at what they do. Their focus is on making the students not only college ready, but focused on faith as well. My children were well rounded students and very well prepared for college, having taken foreign language courses and fine art classes alongside the required classes. The college counseling office was a huge help in guiding my children when looking into colleges and in obtaining college scholarship money.