Nashville School of the Arts is a public magnet high school including grades 9-12 for arts-interested students located in Nashville, Tennessee. Each student enrolls in one or more of the nine conservatories within the school; dance, theatre arts, literary arts, visual arts, and music.
Serving 548 students in grades 9-12, Nashville School Of The Arts ranks in the top 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nashville School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Nashville School Of The Arts's student population of 548 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
548 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
34 teachers
Year Founded
1993
Colors
Black, Carolina blue
School Rankings
Nashville School Of The Arts ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville School Of The Arts is 0.66, which is more 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
#755 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
37%
20%
White
43%
57%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville School Of The Arts's ranking?
Nashville School Of The Arts is ranked #755 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Nashville School Of The Arts often compared to?
Nashville School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Nashville Big Picture High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nashville School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Nashville School Of The Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nashville School Of The Arts?
548 students attend Nashville School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Nashville School Of The Arts students are White, 37% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Nashville School Of The Arts offer ?
Nashville School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nashville School Of The Arts part of?
Nashville School Of The Arts is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Nashville School Of The Arts located?
Nashville School Of The Arts is located in the South Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in South Nashville.
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