Serving 191 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- 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
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Early College High School's student population of 191 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 120% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Early College High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Early College High School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#198 out of 1721 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
44%
21%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Early College High School's ranking?
Early College High School is ranked #198 out of 1,721 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% 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 higher than the Tennessee state average of 89%.
How many students attend Early College High School?
191 students attend Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Early College High School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Early College High School?
Early College High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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