Serving 438 students in grades 9-12, Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School's student population of 438 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
24 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Motto
At KIPP Academy Nashville, we prove the possible every day.
School Rankings
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1353 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Hispanic
38%
16%
Black
58%
20%
White
2%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.4%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School's ranking?
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School is ranked #1353 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School?
438 students attend Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School students are Black, 38% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School offer ?
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School part of?
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School located?
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School is located in the Talbots Corner neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 9 other public schools located in Talbots Corner.
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