Serving 476 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 8% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 8% (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 476 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kipp Nashville Collegiate 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 Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School is 0.53, which is less 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
#1338 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
36%
14%
Black
59%
21%
White
4%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
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 #1338 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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?
476 students attend Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School?
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School offer ?
Kipp Nashville Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
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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