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#116 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 41% of private schools
Father Ryan High School
High School
700 NORWOOD DR, Nashville, TN 37204
Enrollment
863
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
6.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
863
Student-Teacher
9.6:1
Score
6.6
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Tennessee private schools
#116 of 284
In Nashville
#22 of 39
public schools
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About Father Ryan High School
Father Ryan High School is a private high school in Nashville, TN. Father Ryan High School serves approximately 863 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Father Ryan High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #116 of 284 private schools in TN.
- This school 6.6 · Average
- TN avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Father Ryan High School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Father Ryan High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Father Ryan High School compares to 30 public schools serving similar grades in Nashville, TN
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Father Ryan High School (this school) | 6.6 |
| John Overton High | 3.7 |
| Glencliff High School | 2.8 |
| Hillsboro High | 5.1 |
| STEM Prep High School | 6.4 |
| Nashville School Of The Arts | 6.1 |
| Valor Flagship Academy | 4.8 |
| Johnson Alternative Learning Center | 5.8 |
| Lead Academy | 6.3 |
| Harris-Hillman Special Education | 4.3 |
| LEAD Southeast | 6.7 |
| Hume - Fogg High | 8.0 |
| Martin Luther King Jr School | 8.4 |
| Pearl-Cohn High | 4.1 |
| Early College High School | 7.7 |
| MNPS Virtual School | 6.8 |
| East Nashville Magnet High School | 5.9 |
| Nashville Big Picture High School | 6.7 |
| The Academy at Old Cockrill | 7.6 |
| W. A. Bass Adult Program | — |
| W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center | 5.9 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
700 NORWOOD DR, Nashville, TN 37204
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Father Ryan High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Waverly-Belmont Elementary School (rated 9.6/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Glendale Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Crieve Hall Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Nashville, see our Nashville schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| FRANKLIN ROAD ACADEMY Nashville | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Glendale Elementary Nashville | 1.0 mi | 9.4 |
| John Overton High Nashville | 1.3 mi | 3.7 |
| THE OAK HILL SCHOOL Nashville | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| GROW ACADEMY Nashville | 1.7 mi | — |
| GENESIS ACADEMY Nashville | 1.5 mi | 6.6 |
| Norman Binkley Elementary Nashville | 1.8 mi | 7.8 |
| ST. EDWARD SCHOOL Nashville | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Casa Azafran Early Learning Center Nashville | 2.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Wright Middle Nashville | 1.9 mi | 4.9 |
| Waverly-Belmont Elementary School Nashville | 2.2 mi | 9.6 |
| Crieve Hall Elementary Nashville | 2.3 mi | 9.3 |
| Aventura Community School Nashville | 2.0 mi | 3.9 |
| CHILDREN'S HOUSE OF NASHVILLE Nashville | 2.1 mi | — |
| John Trotwood Moore Middle Nashville | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| John B. Whitsitt Elementary Nashville | 2.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Fall-Hamilton Elementary Nashville | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| Croft Middle Nashville | 2.0 mi | 4.5 |
| CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Nashville | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| MONTESSORI CENTRE Nashville | 2.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 37204 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$109,341
Median Home Value
$832,000
Median Rent
$1,703/mo
Population
17,004
College Educated
77.1%
Homeownership
54.1%
Avg Commute
17.9 min
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Median Age
30.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Cascade High School Wartrace, TN | 6.6 |
| Meigs County High School Decatur, TN | 6.6 |
| Daniel Boone High School Gray, TN | 6.5 |
| Elizabethton High School Elizabethton, TN | 6.5 |
| Heritage High School Maryville, TN | 6.7 |
| LEAD Southeast Nashville, TN | 6.7 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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