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#822 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 46% in state

Nashville Big Picture High School

High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

160 Rural AVE, Nashville, TN 37209

  • Math 11% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 30% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.4% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29.8% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-27.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-13.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness9.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.4:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Nashville Big Picture High School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 5 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 21% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
55%
2015
ELA
35%
2016
ELA
45%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Nashville Big Picture High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,810

Median home value

$495,500

Median rent

$1,580/mo

College educated

57.3%

Homeownership

44.8%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Early College High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.79–120.6 mi160Compare →
Mnps Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.84–120.7 mi152Compare →
Transitions at BassEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.8 mi20Compare →
W. A. Bass Adult ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.8 mi283Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Davidson County

Schools in district
162
Rank in district
#56 of 154
District spending per student
$17,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Nashville Big Picture High School is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Nashville Big Picture High School

Nashville Big Picture High School is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 150 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #822 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nashville Big Picture High School

What grades does Nashville Big Picture High School serve?

Nashville Big Picture High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Nashville Big Picture High School?

Nashville Big Picture High School has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashville Big Picture High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Nashville Big Picture High School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nashville Big Picture High School rank in TN?

Nashville Big Picture High School ranks #822 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Nashville Big Picture High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Nashville Big Picture High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Nashville Big Picture High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nashville Big Picture High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Nashville Big Picture High School a charter school?

No, Nashville Big Picture High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Nashville Big Picture High School a Title I school?

No, Nashville Big Picture High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
150
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 37209)
38,367
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
32.5
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 37209; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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