Early College High School

Summary:

Early College High School is a public high school located in Nashville, Tennessee, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 180 students. This diverse school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 30 out of 374 high schools.

Early College High School's academic performance is significantly higher than the Davidson County and Tennessee state averages across various subject areas, including Biology I, English I, English II, and Integrated Math. The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, ranking highly for its performance among female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, White students, and low socioeconomic status students, often placing in the top 10-20 schools in the state for these subgroups. As an early college high school, the institution provides students with the opportunity to earn college credits while in high school, preparing them for the transition to higher education.

When compared to other high schools in the Davidson County district, Early College High School significantly outperforms its peers in academic metrics, such as proficiency rates in core subjects. This level of excellence is particularly noteworthy given the school's diverse student population, and the school's success could serve as a model for other schools, demonstrating the potential for early college programs to drive academic achievement and college readiness, particularly among traditionally underserved student populations.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 120 White Bridge RD
       Nashville, TN  37209


(615) 353-3333

District: Davidson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 392 Tennessee High Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  19.7 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.3%
White:
28.3%
Hispanic:
20.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.5% Help


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Compare Details Early College High School ranks better than 95.2% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.32. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Early College High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Early College High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Early College High School 19th of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Early College High School in the ranking list.)

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Davidson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County 123rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Early College High School

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Rank History for all students at Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 65.39 87th 285 69.5%
2014 76.41 26th 296 91.2%
2015 90.47 9th 300 97.0%
2016 83.46 20th 351 94.3%
2017 86.70 9th 273 96.7%
2018 65.71 71st 341 79.2%
2019 57.29 101st 342 70.5%
2023 85.99 22nd 384 94.3%
2024 88.32 19th 392 95.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 87.06 8th 317 97.5%
2022 96.97 5th 322 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.57 76th 337 77.4%
2021 47.62 151st 340 55.6%
2022 77.59 33rd 350 90.6%
2023 81.50 29th 366 92.1%
2024 88.46 16th 365 95.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.92 59th 329 82.1%
2021 68.16 50th 332 84.9%
2022 89.48 15th 349 95.7%
2023 90.93 12th 359 96.7%
2024 80.88 37th 366 89.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.25 9th 187 95.2%
2021 75.26 16th 208 92.3%
2022 88.51 9th 222 95.9%
2023 96.08 3rd 239 98.7%
2024 89.60 9th 240 96.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.89 6th 202 97.0%
2024 99.50 2nd 209 99.0%
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Rank History for White students at Early College High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.03 86th 307 72.0%
2019 65.27 65th 301 78.4%
2021 48.93 124th 306 59.5%
2022 93.40 7th 312 97.8%
2023 87.41 17th 325 94.8%
2024 89.56 17th 326 94.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Early College High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 23 30 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2008 24 22 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 49
2009 44 26 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2010 44 46 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 93
2011 61 49 1 5 0 0 0 0 116
2012 41 50 1 3 0 1 0 0 96
2013 30 52 1 2 0 1 0 0 86
2014 37 65 5 5 0 1 0 0 113
2015 46 64 5 6 0 0 1 0 122
2016 53 70 2 6 0 0 1 0 132
2017 41 47 3 5 0 0 3 0 99
2018 52 41 0 6 0 0 0 0 99
2019 56 57 2 13 0 0 1 0 129
2020 69 76 11 22 1 0 3 0 182
2021 57 73 8 18 1 0 3 0 160
2022 65 85 11 25 1 0 4 0 191
2023 51 78 8 36 2 1 4 0 180

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 55 5.0 11.0 n/a
2008 49 4.0 12.3 n/a
2009 75 5.0 15.0 n/a
2010 93 4.0 23.2 n/a
2011 116 4.0 29.0 0
2012 96 5.0 19.2 n/a
2013 86 6.0 14.3 n/a
2014 113 5.0 22.6 n/a
2015 122 6.0 20.3 18.9
2016 132 5.0 26.4 43.2
2017 99 6.0 16.5 n/a
2018 99 6.0 16.5 n/a
2019 129 5.0 25.8 n/a
2020 182 9.2 19.7 33.5
2021 160 10.4 15.3 n/a
2022 191 10.5 18.0 n/a
2023 180 9.1 19.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Early College High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 55 5.0 11.0 n/a
2008 49 4.0 12.3 n/a
2009 75 5.0 15.0 n/a
2010 93 4.0 23.2 n/a
2011 116 4.0 29.0 0
2012 96 5.0 19.2 n/a
2013 86 6.0 14.3 n/a
2014 113 5.0 22.6 n/a
2015 122 6.0 20.3 18.9
2016 132 5.0 26.4 43.2
2017 99 6.0 16.5 n/a
2018 99 6.0 16.5 n/a
2019 129 5.0 25.8 n/a
2020 182 9.2 19.7 33.5
2021 160 10.4 15.3 n/a
2022 191 10.5 18.0 n/a
2023 180 9.1 19.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Early College High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $675 (5.5%) $11,481 (93.7%) $12,248
2020 $502 (4.8%) $9,914 (94.1%) $10,535
2021 $1,450 (11.7%) $10,889 (88.2%) $12,345
2022 $1,154 (9.1%) $11,408 (89.9%) $12,687
2023 $1,868 (12.0%) $13,537 (87.3%) $15,515

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Early College High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 101st of 342 High schoolsRanks 22nd of 384 High schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Integrated Math I (Early College High School)17.156.8
 39.7%
   9th Grade Integrated Math I (Davidson County)9.77.5
 2.2%
   9th Grade Integrated Math I (Tennessee)17.915
 2.9%
9th Grade Integrated Math II (Early College High School)5045.5
 4.5%
   9th Grade Integrated Math II (Davidson County)5355.7
 2.7%
   9th Grade Integrated Math II (Tennessee)69.573.9
 4.4%
9th Grade English I (Early College High School)79.360
 19.3%
   9th Grade English I (Davidson County)2826.8
 1.2%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Early College High School)19.456.8
 37.4%
   All Grades Integrated Math I (Davidson County)16.413.4
 3%
   All Grades Integrated Math I (Tennessee)21.921.1
 0.8%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Early College High School)47.858.1
 10.3%
   All Grades Integrated Math II (Davidson County)17.115.6
 1.5%
   All Grades Integrated Math II (Tennessee)27.924.9
 3%
All Grades Integrated Math III (Early College High School)15.450
 34.6%
   All Grades Integrated Math III (Davidson County)10.612.2
 1.6%
   All Grades Integrated Math III (Tennessee)21.221.7
 0.5%
All Grades English I (Early College High School)79.360
 19.3%
   All Grades English I (Davidson County)27.326.5
 0.8%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students129180
 39.5%
African American5778
 36.8%
American Indian02
Asian28
 300%
Hispanic1336
 176.9%
Pacific Islander01
White5651
 8.9%
Two or More Races14
 300%


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Students at Early College High School are 43% African American, 28% White, 20% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Yes! Early College High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 392 Tennessee high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Early College High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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