McGavock High School is a public high school located in Nashville, Tennessee. The high school is a Model Academy School. In January 2014, President Barack Obama visited McGavock High School to discuss the success of the academy model.
Serving 1,844 students in grades 9-12, Mcgavock 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 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
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 Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,844 students
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 71% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: McGavock High serves the eastern part of Nashville, TN, covering an area of approximately 70.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcgavock High School's student population of 1,844 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,844 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
109 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mcgavock 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 Mcgavock High School is 0.72, which is more 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
#1589 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
30%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
71%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.3%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcgavock High School's ranking?
Mcgavock High School is ranked #1589 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Mcgavock High School often compared to?
Mcgavock 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcgavock High School?
The graduation rate of Mcgavock High School is 71%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Mcgavock High School?
1,844 students attend Mcgavock High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Mcgavock High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Mcgavock High School offer ?
Mcgavock High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mcgavock High School part of?
Mcgavock High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mcgavock High School located?
Mcgavock High School is located in the Donelson neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 6 other public schools located in Donelson.
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