East Nashville Magnet High School is a public magnet high school located in Nashville, Tennessee. Students were once enrolled through a lottery process, but the school now has open enrollment.
Serving 547 students in grades 9-12, East Nashville Magnet 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
East Nashville Magnet High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
East Nashville Magnet High School's student population of 547 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1993
School Rankings
East Nashville Magnet 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 East Nashville Magnet High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1664 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
90%
21%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Nashville Magnet High School's ranking?
East Nashville Magnet High School is ranked #1664 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of East Nashville Magnet High School?
The graduation rate of East Nashville Magnet High School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend East Nashville Magnet High School?
547 students attend East Nashville Magnet High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of East Nashville Magnet High School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Nashville Magnet High School?
East Nashville Magnet High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does East Nashville Magnet High School offer ?
East Nashville Magnet High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is East Nashville Magnet High School part of?
East Nashville Magnet High School is part of Davidson County School District.
In what neighborhood is East Nashville Magnet High School located?
East Nashville Magnet High School is located in the Madison neighborhood of Nashville, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Madison.
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