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:
19^th of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

African American:

43.3%

White:

28.3%

Hispanic:

20.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Early College High School ranks better than 95.2% of high schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Early College High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 19^th 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 123^rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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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
2013	65.39	87^th	285	69.5%
2014	76.41	26^th	296	91.2%
2015	90.47	9^th	300	97.0%
2016	83.46	20^th	351	94.3%
2017	86.70	9^th	273	96.7%
2018	65.71	71^st	341	79.2%
2019	57.29	101^st	342	70.5%
2023	85.99	22^nd	384	94.3%
2024	88.32	19^th	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	8^th	317	97.5%
2022	96.97	5^th	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
2019	64.57	76^th	337	77.4%
2021	47.62	151^st	340	55.6%
2022	77.59	33^rd	350	90.6%
2023	81.50	29^th	366	92.1%
2024	88.46	16^th	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
2019	68.92	59^th	329	82.1%
2021	68.16	50^th	332	84.9%
2022	89.48	15^th	349	95.7%
2023	90.93	12^th	359	96.7%
2024	80.88	37^th	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
2019	85.25	9^th	187	95.2%
2021	75.26	16^th	208	92.3%
2022	88.51	9^th	222	95.9%
2023	96.08	3^rd	239	98.7%
2024	89.60	9^th	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	6^th	202	97.0%
2024	99.50	2^nd	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
2018	63.03	86^th	307	72.0%
2019	65.27	65^th	301	78.4%
2021	48.93	124^th	306	59.5%
2022	93.40	7^th	312	97.8%
2023	87.41	17^th	325	94.8%
2024	89.56	17^th	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.

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	Total
2007	23	30	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	55
2008	24	22	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	49
2009	44	26	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	75
2010	44	46	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	93
2011	61	49	1	5	0	0	0	116
2012	41	50	1	3	0	1	0	96
2013	30	52	1	2	0	1	0	86
2014	37	65	5	5	0	1	0	113
2015	46	64	5	6	0	0	1	122
2016	53	70	2	6	0	0	1	132
2017	41	47	3	5	0	0	3	99
2018	52	41	0	6	0	0	0	99
2019	56	57	2	13	0	0	1	129
2020	69	76	11	22	1	0	3	182
2021	57	73	8	18	1	0	3	160
2022	65	85	11	25	1	0	4	191
2023	51	78	8	36	2	1	4	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Early College High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 101^st of 342 High schools	Ranks 22^nd 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)	17.1	56.8	39.7%
9th Grade Integrated Math I (Davidson County)	9.7	7.5	2.2%
9th Grade Integrated Math I (Tennessee)	17.9	15	2.9%
9th Grade Integrated Math II (Early College High School)	50	45.5	4.5%
9th Grade Integrated Math II (Davidson County)	53	55.7	2.7%
9th Grade Integrated Math II (Tennessee)	69.5	73.9	4.4%
9th Grade English I (Early College High School)	79.3	60	19.3%
9th Grade English I (Davidson County)	28	26.8	1.2%
9th Grade English I (Tennessee)	33.3	36	2.7%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Early College High School)	19.4	56.8	37.4%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Davidson County)	16.4	13.4	3%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Tennessee)	21.9	21.1	0.8%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Early College High School)	47.8	58.1	10.3%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Davidson County)	17.1	15.6	1.5%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Tennessee)	27.9	24.9	3%
All Grades Integrated Math III (Early College High School)	15.4	50	34.6%
All Grades Integrated Math III (Davidson County)	10.6	12.2	1.6%
All Grades Integrated Math III (Tennessee)	21.2	21.7	0.5%
All Grades English I (Early College High School)	79.3	60	19.3%
All Grades English I (Davidson County)	27.3	26.5	0.8%
All Grades English I (Tennessee)	32.7	35.4	2.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	129	180	39.5%
African American	57	78	36.8%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	8	300%
Hispanic	13	36	176.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	56	51	8.9%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%

Schools Near Early College High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				TNReady Mathematics (2024)			TNReady English Language Arts (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)				TNReady Integrated Math I (2024)		TNReady Integrated Math II (2024)			TNReady Integrated Math III (2024)				TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I 10th Grade	TNReady Biology I 11th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math I 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math I All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math II 9th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math II All Grades	TNReady Integrated Math III 10th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III 11th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III 12th Grade	TNReady Integrated Math III All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Early College High School	Public	9-12	120 White Bridge RD	Nashville	37209	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 353-3333	180	9	19.7		51 (28.3%)	78 (43.3%)	36 (20.0%)	8 (4.4%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.2%)	88.3	19^th of 392 public high schools	95.2%		86	22^nd of 384 public high schools	94.3%	3							64.9			67.5	55.6	55.6	90.0	80.5	82.4				75.0			56.8	56.8	90.0	90.0		$15,515	$1,868	$13,537
Nashville Big Picture High School	Public	9-12	160 Rural AVE	Nashville	37209	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 353-2081	146	16	9.1		23 (15.8%)	103 (70.5%)	17 (11.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	27.5	285^th of 392 public high schools	27.3%		31.7	266^th of 384 public high schools	30.7%	19								20.6		23.7	20.0	20.0		8.3	9.8		6.9		6.5	7.4	7.4	25.6	25.6	44.7	44.7		$23,691	$2,216	$21,123
W. A. Bass Adult Program	Public	9-12	5300 Delaware AVE	Nashville	37209	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	No	(615) 298-8053	280	2	140.0		31 (11.1%)	187 (66.8%)	58 (20.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)
W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center	Public	9-12	5200 Delaware AVE	Nashville	37209	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 298-3278	89	14	6.5		8 (9.0%)	69 (77.5%)	9 (10.1%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)								(n/a)
Transitions at Bass	Public	9-12	5200 Delaware AVE	Nashville	37209	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 298-3278	19	4	4.3		1 (5.3%)	17 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.3%)								(n/a)
The Academy at Old Cockrill	Public	9-12	610 49th AVE	Nashville	37209	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 298-2294	41	7	6.0		6 (14.6%)	26 (63.4%)	8 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)								(n/a)																											$43,100	$3,715	$39,276
Pearl-Cohn High	Public, Magnet	9-12	904 26th Avenue North	Nashville	37208	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 329-8150	604	38	15.7		7 (1.2%)	543 (89.9%)	41 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.3%)	7.1	382^nd of 392 public high schools	2.6%		3.9	383^rd of 384 public high schools	0.3%	1								13.3		13.0												5.4	5.4	21.2	20.3		$18,547	$3,061	$15,000
Hillsboro High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3812 Hillsboro PIKE	Nashville	37215	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	Yes	(615) 298-8400	1,227	68	17.9		487 (39.7%)	579 (47.2%)	108 (8.8%)	28 (2.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (1.8%)	35.8	245^th of 392 public high schools	37.5%		34	253^rd of 384 public high schools	34.1%	8							48.4	16.4	9.5	32.3	14.4	14.3	42.3	12.6	16.8	50.0		10.0	18.1	26.6	26.7	29.4	28.9	53.0	52.5		$16,672	$1,718	$14,652
Martin Luther King Junior School	Public, Magnet	7-12	613 17th Avenue North	Nashville	37203	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 329-8400	1,211	60	20.1		558 (46.1%)	409 (33.8%)	113 (9.3%)	101 (8.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	27 (2.2%)	97.7	4^th of 392 public high schools	99.0%		96.2	4^th of 384 public high schools	99.0%		94.3	92.5	93.0	90.6	85.0	87.7	93.1			93.0	77.6	80.5		91.0	93.5		81.5		86.5	85.5	85.6	86.2	86.2			92.1	$15,069	$1,603	$13,084
Hume - Fogg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	700 Broadway	Nashville	37203	Davidson County	Davidson County	No	Yes	No	No	(615) 291-6300	898	46	19.6		517 (57.6%)	163 (18.2%)	91 (10.1%)	101 (11.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (2.6%)	99.5	3^rd of 392 public high schools	99.2%		95.6	6^th of 384 public high schools	98.4%	3											92.3	92.3		90.0	93.9		74.3		89.0	81.3	80.0	94.6	94.6				$15,626	$1,667	$13,626

Frequently Asked Questions about Early College High School

How many students attend Early College High School?

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

What district is Early College High School in?

Davidson County

What is the racial makeup of Early College High School?

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

Is Early College High School a good school?

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

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