Serving 505 students in grades 9-12, Stem Prep 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 15% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stem Prep High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Stem Prep High School's student population of 505 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Stem Prep 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 Stem Prep High School is 0.59, 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
#1363 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
58%
16%
Black
21%
20%
White
19%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stem Prep High School's ranking?
Stem Prep High School is ranked #1363 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Stem Prep High School often compared to?
Stem Prep High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valor Flagship Academy, Hillsboro High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stem Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Stem Prep High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stem Prep High School?
505 students attend Stem Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Stem Prep High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Stem Prep High School offer ?
Stem Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stem Prep High School part of?
Stem Prep High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is Stem Prep High School located?
Stem Prep High School is located in the South Nashville neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 4 other public schools located in South Nashville.
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