John Overton High School
| John Overton High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
4820 Franklin Road , 37220 United States | |
| Coordinates | 36°04′45″N 86°46′10″W / 36.079206°N 86.769499°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Comprehensive High School |
| Established | September 1958 |
| School district | Metro Nashville Public Schools |
| Principal | Dr. Kelby Garner |
| Teaching staff | 107.56 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,969 (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.31 |
| Color(s) | White, red, and black |
| Mascot | Bobcat |
| Rival | Antioch High |
| Yearbook | The Overtour |
| Website | MNPS JOHS |
John Overton High School (commonly Overton, John Overton, Johnny O or JOHS) is a public high school located in Nashville, Tennessee. It is named after prominent Judge John Overton (1766–1833), advisor to President Andrew Jackson. The school opened in September 1958 and was renovated and expanded in 1995. The school most recently underwent a US$30,000,000.00 renovation, approved for FY 2015–2016, which strategically expanded school classrooms and other spaces. The school has won 14 state championships.