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#116 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 41% of private schools
Father Ryan High School
High School · Nashville, TN
A private high school in Nashville, TN serving grades 9th – 12th.
700 NORWOOD DR, Nashville, TN 37204
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Father Ryan High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,341
Median home value
$832,000
Median rent
$1,703/mo
College educated
77.1%
Homeownership
54.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Road AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 927 | Compare → |
| John Overton HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,969 | Compare → |
| Genesis AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 71 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Father Ryan High School is listed in Nashville, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Father Ryan High School
Father Ryan High School is a private high school in Nashville, TN, serving approximately 863 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Father Ryan High School
What grades does Father Ryan High School serve?
Father Ryan High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Father Ryan High School?
Father Ryan High School has an enrollment of approximately 863 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Father Ryan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Father Ryan High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Father Ryan High School rank in TN?
Father Ryan High School ranks #116 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Father Ryan High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Father Ryan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Father Ryan High School a private school?
Yes, Father Ryan High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Father Ryan High School a religious school?
Father Ryan High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 863
- Gender Split
- 58% M / 42% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Davidson County
- Phone
- (615) 383-4200
- Area population (ZIP 37204)
- 17,004
- Area average commute
- 17.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37204; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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