Hunters Lane High School is a public school in Nashville, Tennessee, operated by Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. The school opened in 1986 and had its first graduating class in 1987. It serves approximately 1700 students.
Serving 1,414 students in grades 9-12, Hunters Lane 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 4% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,414 students
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hunters Lane High serves the northern part of Nashville, TN, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 49 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 8.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hunters Lane High School's student population of 1,414 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,414 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
82 teachers
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
School Motto
Growing Together, Leading Together
School Rankings
Hunters Lane 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 Hunters Lane High School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1659 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
44%
16%
Black
42%
20%
White
11%
57%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)60%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal Blue and White
School Mascot
Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hunters Lane High School's ranking?
Hunters Lane High School is ranked #1659 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hunters Lane High School often compared to?
Hunters Lane High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maplewood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hunters Lane High School?
The graduation rate of Hunters Lane High School is 77%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Hunters Lane High School?
1,414 students attend Hunters Lane High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Hunters Lane High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hunters Lane High School offer ?
Hunters Lane High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hunters Lane High School part of?
Hunters Lane High School is part of Davidson County School District.
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