Type Private, Coeducational Patron saint(s) Saint John Paul II Superintendent Mike Juhas Phone +1 850-201-5744 Colors Blue, Gold | Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic Established 2001 President Roy Marien Founded 2001 | |
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Address 5100 Terrebone Dr, Tallahassee, FL 32311, USA School district Roman Catholic Diocese of Pensacola–Tallahassee Similar Florida State University, Rickards High School, Florida A&M University, Leon High School, Maclay School Profiles | ||
St. John Paul II Catholic High School, also referred to as "SJP2", opened in the fall of 2001 in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in Tallahassee, Florida. It is the first Catholic high school to be founded in Tallahassee. The first graduating class was in 2004, with the first charter class graduating the next year, in 2005. The John Paul II School campus initially had a gymnasium, chapel, main building, soccer field, and baseball field. A softball field was added in 2013 and opened for the 2014 season. The school has plans for future augmentation.
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Academics
The school teaches several Advanced Placement Courses including:
There are also two on-site Dual Enrollment Courses with Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University.
The arts
SJP2 has an active drama department, a chorus that competes statewide in choral competitions, a musical instrument program, and a creative arts department that has competed in art competitions and exhibited at various Tallahassee museums and shows. John Paul II School puts on an annual arts and music festival known as SouthWoodStock featuring student and outside artists and musicians.
Athletics
St. John Paul II High School's mascot is Pep the Panther, and their colors are Blue and Gold. SJPII has seven boys' athletic teams and seven girls' teams.
St. John Paul II School hosts the District volleyball, basketball and baseball events.