Serving 1,466 students in grades 9-12, Hunters Lane 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 3% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,466 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hunters Lane High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hunters Lane High School's student population of 1,466 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,466 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hunters Lane High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hunters Lane High School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1679 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
42%
14%
Black
41%
21%
White
14%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunters Lane High School's ranking?
Hunters Lane High School is ranked #1679 out of 1,761 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hunters Lane High School?
The graduation rate of Hunters Lane High School is 79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hunters Lane High School?
1,466 students attend Hunters Lane High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Hunters Lane High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hunters Lane High School?
Hunters Lane High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hunters Lane High School offer ?
Hunters Lane High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hunters Lane High School part of?
Hunters Lane High School is part of Davidson County School District.
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