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 (26-27)
- 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's attendance zone encompasses the entire Nashville school district, covering approximately 525.7 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with an average distance of 15.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.3 miles.
- 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
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
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%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
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 87.3%.
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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