East Nashville Magnet High School is a public magnet high school located in Nashville, Tennessee. Students were once enrolled through a lottery process, but the school now has open enrollment.
Serving 432 students in grades 9-12, East Nashville Magnet 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Nashville Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
East Nashville Magnet High School's student population of 432 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
East Nashville Magnet High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Nashville Magnet High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1664 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
91%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
31%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Nashville Magnet High School's ranking?
East Nashville Magnet High School is ranked #1664 out of 1,728 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Nashville Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of East Nashville Magnet High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend East Nashville Magnet High School?
432 students attend East Nashville Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of East Nashville Magnet High School students are Black, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does East Nashville Magnet High School offer ?
East Nashville Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Nashville Magnet High School part of?
East Nashville Magnet High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is East Nashville Magnet High School located?
East Nashville Magnet High School is located in the Madison neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Madison.
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