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#1033 of 1,786 schools in TN
Nashville School of the Arts
High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN
A Davidson County high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1250 Foster AVE, Nashville, TN 37210
- Math 21% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nashville School of the Arts score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 43% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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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Where Nashville School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,343
Median home value
$334,800
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
31.8%
Homeownership
26.6%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Prep High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Johnson Alternative Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–12 | 1.7 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lead AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Glencliff High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,077 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Davidson County
- Schools in district
- 162
- Rank in district
- #70 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 School of the Arts is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nashville School of the Arts
Nashville School of the Arts is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 569 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,033 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nashville School of the Arts
What grades does Nashville School of the Arts serve?
Nashville School of the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Nashville School of the Arts?
Nashville School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nashville School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Nashville School of the Arts is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nashville School of the Arts rank in TN?
Nashville School of the Arts ranks #1,033 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Nashville School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Nashville School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nashville School of the Arts has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nashville School of the Arts a charter school?
No, Nashville School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nashville School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Nashville School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Davidson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (615) 291-6600
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 37210)
- 17,116
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
Official sources & links
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 37210; 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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