Serving 125 students in grades 9-12, Nashville Big Picture 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nashville Big Picture High School serves the entire district of Nashville, TN, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 525.7 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 15.2 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 19.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nashville Big Picture High School's student population of 125 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
125 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nashville Big Picture 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 Nashville Big Picture 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
#1347 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
69%
20%
White
12%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Big Picture High School's ranking?
Nashville Big Picture High School is ranked #1347 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Nashville Big Picture High School often compared to?
Nashville Big Picture High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nashville School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Nashville Big Picture High School?
The graduation rate of Nashville Big Picture High School is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Nashville Big Picture High School?
125 students attend Nashville Big Picture High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Nashville Big Picture High School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Nashville Big Picture High School offer ?
Nashville Big Picture High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nashville Big Picture High School part of?
Nashville Big Picture High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Nashville Big Picture High School located?
Nashville Big Picture High School is located in the White Bridge neighborhood of Nashville, TN.
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