Serving 468 students in grades 9-12, Lead Academy 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lead Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Lead Academy's student population of 468 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lead Academy 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 Lead Academy is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1341 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
58%
13%
Black
32%
21%
White
9%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lead Academy's ranking?
Lead Academy is ranked #1341 out of 1,721 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lead Academy?
The graduation rate of Lead Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Lead Academy?
468 students attend Lead Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Lead Academy students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lead Academy?
Lead Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Lead Academy offer ?
Lead Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Lead Academy part of?
Lead Academy is part of Davidson County School District.
School Reviews
5 3/14/2023
What makes this school great, is that it takes its students and encourages them to want to be a little bit better with their future providing them with the tools and knowledge they would need in their post-secondary life. Creating wonderful minds and outgoing students, this school also celebrates their student's accomplishments very well and likes to recognize each ethnic group during heritage month where we gather students for special showcases made by the students. In the 4 years I' 've been to this school, I can say that this school has helped me wanna chase my dreams of becoming an African American Woman of Science, in STEM.
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