Stem Prep High School

1252 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 535 students in grades 9-12, Stem Prep 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 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher 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: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50% in TN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Stem Prep High School's student population of 535 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
535 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Stem Prep High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stem Prep High School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#1399 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Stem Prep High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stem Prep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stem Prep 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 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stem Prep High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
56%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Stem Prep High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
21%
21%
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White
22%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Stem Prep High School and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Stem Prep High School and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stem Prep High School's ranking?
Stem Prep High School is ranked #1399 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Stem Prep High School often compared to?
Stem Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillsboro High School, Valor Flagship Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stem Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Stem Prep High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stem Prep High School?
535 students attend Stem Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Stem Prep High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stem Prep High School?
Stem Prep High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Stem Prep High School offer ?
Stem Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stem Prep High School part of?
Stem Prep High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Stem Prep High School located?
Stem Prep High School is located in the South Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in South Nashville.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 90-94% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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