Glencliff High School is an American public high school in Nashville, Tennessee. It was built in 1957 and added onto in 1977.
Serving 1,013 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,013 students
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: 60% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glencliff High School serves the southeast part of Nashville, TN, covering an attendance zone of approximately 17 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and some living as far as 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Glencliff High School's student population of 1,013 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,013 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
63 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Rankings
Glencliff 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 Glencliff High School is 0.49, 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
#1700 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
60%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)64.3%
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
5%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Columbia blue
School Mascot
Colts
Source: 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 #1700 out of 1,728 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 34% TN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Glencliff High School?
The graduation rate of Glencliff High School is 60%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Glencliff High School?
1,013 students attend Glencliff High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Glencliff High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Glencliff High School offer ?
Glencliff High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glencliff High School part of?
Glencliff High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Glencliff High School located?
Glencliff High School is located in the Glencliff neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Glencliff.
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