Summary:
The Nashville School District is home to a single high school, Nashville High School, which serves grades 10 through 12 and has a current enrollment of 444 students.
Nashville High School is a school on a clear upward trajectory, having improved its state ranking from the 57th percentile three years ago to the 67th percentile today. This consistent improvement is a powerful indicator of positive momentum. The school also boasts an exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 7.4:1, which allows for small class sizes and more individualized attention, and per-student spending of $12,527. Furthermore, the dropout rate is remarkably low at just 0.2%, suggesting the school is effective at keeping students engaged.
The school presents a fascinating "tale of two subjects." It excels dramatically in English Language Arts and Reading, with proficiency rates of 49.6% and 48.0% respectively—both significantly higher than the state averages of 39.4% and 40.4%. This is a standout achievement, especially given that 99.32% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, a high-poverty indicator. However, the school struggles in STEM subjects, with Geometry proficiency at just 11.7% (less than half the state average of 26.4%) and Biology at 33.4% (below the state average of 42.7%). This suggests that while the school has found highly effective strategies for literacy, targeted intervention is needed to bring math and science performance up to the same high standard.
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