Serving 160 students in grades 9-12, Early College High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Early College High School's student population of 160 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Early College High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#262 out of 1761 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
19%
15%
Black
48%
21%
White
27%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College High School's ranking?
Early College High School is ranked #262 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Early College High School often compared to?
Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Jr School, Hume - Fogg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Early College High School?
The graduation rate of Early College High School is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Early College High School?
160 students attend Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Early College High School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College High School?
Early College High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Early College High School offer ?
Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Early College High School part of?
Early College High School is part of Davidson County School District.
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