Glencliff High School

160 Antioch Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,106 students in grades 9-12, Glencliff 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 61% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Glencliff High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Glencliff High School's student population of 1,106 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,106 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Glencliff High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glencliff High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TN)
#1693 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
28%
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6%
30%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Glencliff High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
68%
13%
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Black
16%
21%
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White
12%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
This chart display the diversity score of Glencliff High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
88%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Glencliff High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glencliff High School's ranking?
Glencliff High School is ranked #1693 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Glencliff High School often compared to?
Glencliff High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Antioch High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glencliff High School?
The graduation rate of Glencliff High School is 61%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Glencliff High School?
1,106 students attend Glencliff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Glencliff High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Glencliff High School?
Glencliff High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Glencliff High School offer ?
Glencliff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Glencliff High School part of?
Glencliff High School is part of Davidson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,106 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : 61% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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