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#1473 of 1,786 schools in TN

Valor Flagship Academy

High School · Davidson County · Nashville, TN

A Davidson County charter high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

4527 Nollensville RD, Nashville, TN 37211

  • Math 50% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.2% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.7 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+20.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation32.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.3:1
District spending per student$17,808
Chronic Absenteeism25.7%

Students at Valor Flagship Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency50%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
78%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
78%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2022
Math
66%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
50%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

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

Based on 20 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Valor Flagship Academy 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 64Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 35Some Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$69,936

Median home value

$374,200

Median rent

$1,444/mo

College educated

43%

Homeownership

47.4%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37211; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
32.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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
Lead SoutheastCharter · enrollment unverified6.75–121.9 mi850Compare →
Genesis AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6private1–122.0 mi71Compare →
Glencliff High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.89–122.1 mi1,077Compare →
Franklin Road AcademyPrivate · tuition4.9privatePK–122.6 mi927Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Davidson County

Schools in district
162
Rank in district
#107 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

Valor Flagship Academy is listed in Davidson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Valor Flagship Academy

Valor Flagship Academy is a public high school in Nashville, TN, part of Davidson County, serving approximately 1,403 students in grades 5th-12th with a 20.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,473 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Valor Flagship Academy

What grades does Valor Flagship Academy serve?

Valor Flagship Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.

How many students attend Valor Flagship Academy?

Valor Flagship Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,403 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Valor Flagship Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Valor Flagship Academy is 20.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Valor Flagship Academy rank in TN?

Valor Flagship Academy ranks #1,473 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Valor Flagship Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Valor Flagship Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Valor Flagship Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Valor Flagship Academy has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Valor Flagship Academy a charter school?

Yes, Valor Flagship Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Valor Flagship Academy a Title I school?

No, Valor Flagship Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
5th – 12th
Enrollment
1,403
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Davidson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.7%
Area population (ZIP 37211)
77,117
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
32.1
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 37211; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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