The Academy At Hickory Hollow serves 72 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Academy At Hickory Hollow ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Academy At Hickory Hollow's student population of 72 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of The Academy At Hickory Hollow 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
35%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
51%
14%
Black
24%
21%
White
22%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
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 schools are The Academy At Hickory Hollow often compared to?
The Academy At Hickory Hollowis often viewed alongside schools like John Overton High School, A. Z. Kelley Elementary School, West Creek High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Academy At Hickory Hollow?
The graduation rate of The Academy At Hickory Hollow is 75-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend The Academy At Hickory Hollow?
72 students attend The Academy At Hickory Hollow.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of The Academy At Hickory Hollow students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Academy At Hickory Hollow?
The Academy At Hickory Hollow has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Academy At Hickory Hollow offer ?
The Academy At Hickory Hollow offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is The Academy At Hickory Hollow part of?
The Academy At Hickory Hollow is part of Davidson County School District.
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